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Guardiola: Cristiano was a monster, Messi was the father of the monster

Manchester City midfielder Rodri became Spain's first Ballon d'Or winner for 64 years on Monday. Pep Guardiola believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a lot to answer for.

Dom Farrell

Kane, Mbappe share 2024 Gerd Muller Trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo has racked up a world-class trophy haul over the course of his illustrious career, but he did not win the Gerd Muller Trophy for 2024 despite scoring more goals than Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe last season.

Kyle Bonn

Where did Cristiano Ronaldo finish in the 2024 Ballon d'Or vote?

Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, only second to Lionel Messi's eight. But where did the Portuguese striker finish in 2024?

Feargal Brennan

Cristiano Ronaldo super fan travelled for seven months to meet his idol

A devoted fan’s dream came true this week after an extraordinary seven-month journey to meet his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vishal Bhawani

How old were Messi and Ronaldo when they won their first Ballons d'Or?

The two generational talents dominated the award for 15 years. This is when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won their first Ballon d'Or prizes.

Liam Happe

Predicting the Ballon d'Or's future without Ronaldo vs. Messi

What will be the Ballon d'Or competition look like as Cristiano Ronald head towards retirement?

Feargal Brennan

Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr squad as CR7's side drop points in his absence

Few have questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's influence on the pitch for Al Nassr this season, but his absence from games makes it even more clear as they dropped points Friday without CR7 in the squad.

Kyle Bonn

Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional reaction to Ngannou’s stunning KO

Cristiano Ronaldo was in the front row to witness his friend, Francis Ngannou, deliver a jaw-dropping knockout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo's former Man United teammate wants 'amazing' Messi MLS reunion

A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he would love to see him reignite his rivalry with Lionel Messi in MLS.

Feargal Brennan

Can Cristiano Ronaldo win Ballon d'Or 2024?

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times in his illustrious career, but we will likely never again see his name inscribed on the famous trophy.

Joe Wright

How Portugal wonderkid reacted after meeting Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time

Geovany Quenda, the rising star of Portuguese football, recently opened up about an awkward yet unforgettable encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr match sparks outrage in India – here’s why

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League match has sparked frustration in India.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo's defiant social media post after 907th career goal

In a nail-biting finish, Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another incredible moment to his career, scoring his 907th goal in the final moments of Al-Nassr's 2-1 victory over Al-Shabab.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo at the centre of incredible late drama as Al Nassr sink Al Shabab

Cristiano Ronaldo put a frustrating week behind him by firing Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Al Shabab as the Riyadh derby ended amid astonishing penalty drama.

Dom Farrell

Ron Rage! Ronaldo's post-match meltdown after Scotland vs. Portugal explained

Portugal lost their 100% record in the UEFA Nations League as they shared a frustrating 0-0 draw with Scotland. Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy.

Dom Farrell

Scotland vs. Portugal lineups, team news: Ronaldo eyes Tartan Army double

Ronaldo marked his maiden appearance against Scotland with a last-gasp winner last month in Lisbon. Can he administer a repeat dose when Portugal travel to Hampden Park?

Dom Farrell

Ronaldo unveils $1.3m timepieces: Inside CR7's jaw-dropping watch collection

Cristiano Ronaldo, the football icon known for his style both on and off the pitch, has just added another jewel to his crown — literally.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo drops furious voice note after shock all-time Top 10 omission

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted furiously after being left out of former Italian star Antonio Cassano's Top 10 all-time players.

Feargal Brennan

Ronaldo tells security not to stop selfie-chasing pitch invader

Spectators at Cristiano Ronaldo matches frequently run onto the pitch for photographs with the forward. In Portugal's UEFA Nations League match with Poland, he was happy to oblige.

Joe Wright

Will Cristiano Ronaldo start tonight? Portugal vs. Poland: Nations League preview

Cristiano Ronaldo fans are eagerly waiting to see if their hero will start for Portugal in tonight's UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match against Poland.

Vishal Bhawani

Poland vs. Portugal predicted lineups and team news: Ronaldo remains steadfast

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal hope to continue their strong start to another UEFA Nations League campaign as they travel to meet Poland in Warsaw on Saturday.

Kyle Bonn

'You've inspired millions' — Ronaldo's Nadal tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo paid a touching tribute to Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of the year.

Vishal Bhawani

Former Real Madrid, Bayern and Chelsea star adds a new twist to the Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate

The endless debate over who the true footballing GOAT is — Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo — just got an intriguing new angle.

Vishal Bhawani

iShowSpeed channels Ronaldo while attempting to break backflip world record

Famed streamer IShowSpeed tried to channel the incredible fitness and dedication of Cristiano Ronaldo while attempting a world record feat of his own.

Kyle Bonn

Jude Bellingham joins Messi and Ronaldo in legendary lineup

Roma legend Francesco Totti has stirred up excitement by placing Jude Bellingham in the same elite category as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vishal Bhawani

Which Man Utd star is Cristiano Ronaldo’s son idolizing?

Alejandro Garnacho’s rising influence is making waves far beyond the pitch — and even Cristiano Ronaldo’s son is taking notice.

Vishal Bhawani

'Agent Ronaldo' wants Premier League title winner at Al Nassr in 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Al Nassr to sign Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne in 2025.

Feargal Brennan

Cristiano Ronaldo still PEFECT from penalty spot in Al Nassr career

Despite closing in on his 40th birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to miss a single penalty while playing for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr.

Kyle Bonn

Haaland and Van Dijk agree on Ronaldo answer to Champions League question

When asked which player first comes to mind when thinking of the Champions League, top football stars like Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, and Kevin De Bruyne all had the same answer — Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo can extend international records after Portugal call-up

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Roberto Martinez's Portugal squad for the October international break, when he will attempt to extend two records in his name.

Joe Wright

Cristiano Ronaldo still hungry for more: Eyes another Champions League glory

Cristiano Ronaldo, the man who has won it all in Europe, is still chasing continental crowns, even in the AFC Champions League.

Vishal Bhawani

Lewandowski matches Ronaldo with Champions League feat

Robert Lewandowski followed in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo with his performance in Barcelona's UEFA Champions League thrashing of Young Boys.

Joe Wright

Cristiano Ronaldo explains latest goal celebration in Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo once again stole the spotlight, but this time, it wasn’t just his skills that moved fans — it was his heart.

Vishal Bhawani

Is Cristiano Ronaldo happy at Al-Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is in the final year of his record-breaking contract in the Saudi Pro League, recently shared with his former coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, how “happy” he is

Vishal Bhawani

What Cristiano Ronaldo did to continue Al Nassr’s winning streak under Pioli?

Cristiano Ronaldo just keeps delivering the goods! The Portuguese superstar was on target once again as Al-Nassr secured a 2-0 win over Al-Wehda, pushing them ever closer to the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Vishal Bhawani

How to watch Saudi Pro League in US: Latest fixture schedule

TV channels and live streams to watch the Saudi Pro League in US. Here’s the key fixtures and the upcoming schedule.

Pankti Parmar

Ronaldo sends Saudi Pro League a warning ahead of return for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to light up the Saudi Pro League once again as he prepares for Al-Nassr’s crucial clash against Al-Wehda.

Vishal Bhawani

How Ronaldo's 'big ego' turns him into football's greatest role model?

Cristiano Ronaldo, the man with five Ballon d’Ors and countless records, is being hailed as the "greatest role model in football history"—and his "big ego" is getting all the credit.

Vishal Bhawani

What is the real reason behind new celebration by Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo is still proving that age is just a number. The Portuguese legend added another goal to his tally in Al-Nassr's big 3-0 win over Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo dedicates Al Nassr penalty goal to son watching on

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to set amazing records and find the net at an incredible pace, and he's already hoping to inspire his son to follow in his footsteps.

Kyle Bonn

Why sacking Erik Ten Hag won’t fix Manchester United’s trophy drought

Cristiano Ronaldo has recently stirred the pot by urging Manchester United to keep chasing big trophies, but does this mean Erik ten Hag’s job is on the line?

Vishal Bhawani

Casemiro steps in to stop Garnacho’s Ronaldo celebration

Manchester United fans were treated to a goal-fest in their Carabao Cup clash against Barnsley, but it wasn’t just the goals grabbing attention.

Vishal Bhawani

Who could be the new boss of Cristiano Ronaldo?

Big changes could be coming at the club of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, with reports suggesting the Saudi club is on the verge of hiring former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi in a 100m showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have spent two decades competing for football’s crown.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo forced to miss next Al Nassr game due to illness

Cristiano Ronaldo has played in every Al Nassr game in the early stages of 2024/25, but he will have to miss their AFC Champions League match against Al Shorta.

Joe Wright

Ronaldo retirement bombshell revealed by ex-Portugal teammate

Cristiano Ronaldo might seem like he’s built to play forever, but according to his former Portugal teammate Costinha, CR7 once considered hanging up his boots at just 30 years old.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo and Al Nassr slip up again, snatch draw with Al Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to add to his 901 career goals as Al Nassr stole a 1-1 draw against Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

Dom Farrell

What former Liverpool star thinks about Cristiano Ronaldo's future

Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals and breaking records, but some believe it's time for the football legend to hang up his boots.

Vishal Bhawani

Erik ten Hag fires Saudi Pro League jibe at Ronaldo over Man United criticism

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has dismissed criticism from former Red Devils star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Feargal Brennan

Cristiano Ronaldo drops bombshell claim on Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again hit the headlines, this time with a scathing critique of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo predicts Ballon d'or winner, talks up Real Madrid and Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo has always had a way with words just like he does with the ball, and his recent comments on Real Madrid, Manchester United, and future Ballon d’Or winners are no different.

Vishal Bhawani

Real Madrid surprised by difference between Mbappe & Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s latest ‘Galactico,’ Kylian Mbappe, is turning heads at the Santiago Bernabeu, but not for the reasons fans might have expected.

Vishal Bhawani

Piers Morgan slams Erik ten Hag for ‘Ronaldo mistake’

Piers Morgan has come out swinging against Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, calling him a "complete idiot" for letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave Old Trafford.

Vishal Bhawani

Why Ronaldo was shockingly benched against Scotland?

In a move that left many fans scratching their heads, Cristiano Ronaldo was surprisingly benched during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Scotland.

Vishal Bhawani

Harry Kane sets his sights on Cristiano Ronaldo longevity

Harry Kane is determined to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares for England’s upcoming Nations League match against Ireland.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I knew I would reach this number'

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the Nations League. He became the first male player to achieve this milestone, scoring in the 34th minute. After the match, Ronaldo said, "I knew I would reach this number."

Brad Cox

Cristiano Ronaldo 900 goals: His best strikes ever for club and country

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made history by scoring his 900th career goal, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. There's no doubt this achievement makes it difficult to imagine any other player accomplishing such a remarkable feat in the future.

Brad Cox

Cristiano Ronaldo pushing for Al-Nassr to land Manchester United target

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly keen on seeing former teammate Adrien Rabiot join him at Al-Nassr, as the Saudi Pro League side prepares a massive €20 million ($22.1m) contract offer to lure the midfielder.

Vishal Bhawani

Was Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for the Ballon d'Or?

Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time in 20 years last time around. Is the five-time winner back in the hunt in 2024?

Dom Farrell

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals Portugal wonderkid's awkward first meeting

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about a light-hearted moment with Portugal's rising star, Geovany Quenda, during their first interaction on international duty.

Vishal Bhawani

Kylian Mbappe twitter hack: Real Madrid star's account insults Messi and claims Man Utd transfer

Kylian Mbappe’s social media took the football world by storm on Wednesday night, but not in the way anyone expected.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo's Portugal team-mate makes move to thwart his Saudi dream

Joao Cancelo is a team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo at international level with Portugal but has just become a title rival in the Saudi Pro League.

Dom Farrell

Ronaldo and Talisca link-up fires warning to Al Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet with a free-kick against Al Feiha but his link-up with Anderson Talisca could be the thing to get Al Nassr fans excited.

Dom Farrell

Ronaldo ends free-kick drought to move on to 899 career goals

Cristiano Ronaldo blazing free-kicks wildly off target have become an unwanted viral sensation for the superstar forward. For Al Nassr against Al Feiha he chose precision over power to fine effect.

Dom Farrell

Cristiano Ronaldo to be honored as UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goal-scorer in the UEFA Champions League, is set to receive a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo offers shock Portugal retirement update

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped his clearest hint yet over his plan to retire from international duty with Portugal.

Feargal Brennan

The surprising name that tops Messi and Ronaldo in 21st century

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have long been considered the greatest goal-scorers in modern football.

Vishal Bhawani

Former teammate of both Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo picks his GOAT

Angel Di Maria, who played with Messi and Ronaldo, calls Messi the GOAT based on one key metric. He won the 2022 World Cup with Messi at PSG and Argentina and the 2014 Champions League with Ronaldo at Real Madrid. What makes Messi the greatest to him?

Brad Cox

'Air Ronaldo' strikes again: Cristiano wows fans with header

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a superb header as Al Nassr got their Saudi Pro League season underway.

Joe Wright

Cristiano Ronaldo shatters YouTube record with stunning debut

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's greatest icons, has done it again—but this time, it’s not on the pitch.

Vishal Bhawani

Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to take collect medal in Saudi Super Cup final?

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines once again, this time for refusing to collect his runners-up medal after Al-Nassr’s 4-1 loss to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo has 'unfinished business' at Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo's second coming at Manchester United began in a rush of euphoria and ended amid a messy fallout with Erik ten Hag. But could there be a third act?

Dom Farrell

Ronaldo misses out on another Saudi trophy as Al Hilal thrash Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Al Nassr the lead in the Saudi Super Cup final, but the went on to lose 4-1 to Al Hilal. Jorge Jesus' team also beat Ronaldo and company to the league and domestic cup double last season.

Joe Wright

Ronaldo moves closer to sensational goalscoring record with goal in 2024 Saudi Super Cup

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are facing off in the 2024 Saudi Super Cup final at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-half goal, scored with a precise touch on a perfect cross, has put Al-Nassr ahead 1-0 at halftime.

Brad Cox

Cristiano Ronaldo sets new goals record with first Al Nassr strike of 2024/25

It can sometimes feel like there aren't any records left for Cristiano Ronaldo to break, but the 39-year-old superstar repeatedly proves that wrong.

Kyle Bonn

How many trophies has Cristiano Ronaldo won?

Here is what you need to know about Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career and the trophies he has won for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and others.

Joel Sritharan

Former Man Utd teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo says Portuguese star ‘makes mistakes’

Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to follow in the footsteps of Diego Simeone and Zinedine Zidane when he transitions into management, according to his former Manchester United teammate Louis Saha.

Vishal Bhawani

Ronaldo and Haaland spotted together in Marbella

Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland sent social media into a frenzy after being spotted together in Marbella.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo's son joins Lamine Yamal on vacation

Spanish football sensation Lamine Yamal has been on vacation since winning the European Championship with Spain. The Barcelona forward took time off, meeting Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. which has sent the social media world wild.

Brad Cox

Oldest and youngest players at Euros: Lamine Yamal goal breaks record

As Euro 2024 gets underway, we have a look through over 60 years of history at the oldest and youngest players to grace Europe's major international soccer tournament.

Jonathan Burnett

Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire after Euro 2024 exit?

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 next year but is still playing week in, week out for Al Nassr and his national side at international tournaments.

Brad Cox

Has Ronaldo won the Euros? CR7s record with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has had an incredible career and has won 35 trophies, but is the European Championship one of them?

Brad Cox

Cristiano Ronaldo's European Championship stats

Cristiano Ronaldo already holds multiple European Championship records, with the 2024 championship underway - what new records could he break in Germany?

Brad Cox

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing vs. France at Euros today?

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal at Euro 2024? When is the next match for CR7? The Sporting News has got you covered with Ronaldo's fixtures at Euro 2024.

Vishal Bhawani

Cristiano Ronaldo's international future and Portugal record

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward is still plundering goals at international level for Portugal and is set to feature at Euro 2024.

Dominic Booth

Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss at Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in extra time vs. Slovenia at Euro 2024 and was reduced to tears following his miss for Portugal. But he stepped up in the penalty shootout and Diogo Costa made three saves to see his nation reach the quarterfinals.

Brad Cox