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June 16, 2026 5:14 PM

Messi, Ronaldo set for record sixth World Cup as Argentina, Portugal begin campaigns

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to add another chapter to their legendary rivalry when they feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first male footballers in history to play in six editions of the tournament. From making their Wo...

November 24, 2025 10:01 AM

Ronaldo scores with epic bicycle kick as Al Nassr swamp Al Khaleej 4-1

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from an incredible bicycle kick to help Al Nassr to a 4-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday (November 23). Al Nassr were up 3-1 and well on their way to winning when Nawaf Al-Boushal put up a lofty cr...

October 15, 2025 10:00 AM

Portugal held 2-2 by Hungary despite Ronaldo double

Portugal were forced to delay punching their World Cup ticket after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Hungary in Tuesday's qualifier as Dominik Szoboszlai struck a stoppage-time equaliser after two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo had put the hosts ahead....

May 16, 2025 10:26 AM

Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. Following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo's estimated total earnings are around $275 million...

September 9, 2024 10:51 AM

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland

Portugal substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as his side came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 and continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday. After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal's equaliser, Ronaldo pounc...

September 5, 2024 12:31 PM

End of an era: Ronaldo and Messi absent from Ballon d’Or nominations for the first time in over 20 years

For the first time in over two decades, football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not feature in the Ballon d’Or nominations. Messi has won this prestigious award a record 8 times, including last year. The Portuguese superstar has re...

September 3, 2024 11:08 AM

Quitting Portugal never crossed my mind, says Ronaldo

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him. Portugal host Croatia in their Nations League opener on Thursday befo...

June 23, 2024 10:54 AM

Soccer-Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkey

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez described Ronaldo's decision to provide an assist rather than go for goal himself as "a pure moment of Portugese football". "That's an example that should be shown in every academy," he added. The game petered out eve...

December 12, 2023 4:02 PM

Still room for more…”: Ronaldo sends defiant message after reaching 50 goals in 2023

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo extended his remarkable goal-scoring record, hitting a milestone of 50 goals in 2023 during Al Nassr's King's Cup face-off against Al Shabab this Monday. In the quarter-final clash, the five-time Ballon d'O...

October 31, 2023 12:55 PM

Lionel Messi wins record 8th Ballon d’Or title

The FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend Lionel Messi was crowned with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the eighth time in his decorated career on October 30, an award that serves as a reminder of his brilliance as he reaches the final moment...