…away from music. Speaking on the subject, the singer referenced football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he described as a good friend, noting that despite everything the Portuguese legend has achieved, he still faced criticism during the World Cup. Davido said he doesn't want to stay in the game for too long and risk ove…
…trophies and people still don’t think it is enough. For instance, look at my good friend Ronaldo – after everything he’s done for football, they still laughed at him for exiting the World Cup. “That is my greatest fear. I have worked so hard for me to come and spoil it with something. I pray to God every day to show me…
…that he says perfectly captures the competitive mindset of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Evra, Ronaldo once lost a game of table tennis to former teammate Rio Ferdinand while other players celebrated Ferdinand’s victory. Evra said Ronaldo was so unhappy with the defeat that he sent his cousin to buy a t…
The idea of not playing anymore was devastating"Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals he suffere 'severe depression' and 'gained a lot of weight' after retiring Brazilian football icon, Ronaldo has candidly shared the deep emotional struggles he faced after stepping away from professional football, revealing that he fell into…
…about the possibilities of a human life. For twenty-three extraordinary years, Cristiano Ronaldo invited the world to watch an experiment unfold before its eyes. It was an experiment conducted against one of the oldest assumptions humanity has ever accepted: that people are ultimately confined by the circumstances into…
…role. He also enjoyed a productive working relationship with Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 29 goals in 33 appearances under Jesus at Al-Nassr last season. Ronaldo, 41, confirmed the 2026 World Cup would be the last of his career, although the Portugal captain has yet to announce whether he will retire…
…Flamengo, Turkey's Fenerbahce and Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, where he coached Ronaldo. Following Portugal's elimination on Monday, the 41-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed this sixth World Cup would be his last but did not reveal whether he intended to extend his international career. by Linda Ike…
GistReel Geovany Quenda, Chelsea’s newest addition, aims to follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps, leaving Sporting’s academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League. Quenda, who is sometimes compared stylistically to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, began his career with an anecdote that has since become par…
…he was already completely incorporated as a youth player in Sporting CP’s Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, and he played for the club’s under-15s squad, which won the national championship, as well as the under-17s, scoring 20 goals. In August 2023, he signed a professional deal with Sporting. In the 2023-24 season, Quenda p…
…online after advising people to avoid doing business with anyone who believes Cristiano Ronaldo is a better footballer than Lionel Messi. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), he claimed a person's opinion on the long-running football debate could reveal how they think and make decisions in real life. According to…
…and Belgium booked their tickets to the last eight on Monday. Spain ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream by beating Portugal 1-0 while Belgium crushed the United States 4-1. Defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's men means none of the host nations remain in the 2026 tournament following the earlier exits of Canada and M…
…attempts, following his conversions against Croatia and Mexico at the 2026 tournament. Ronaldo moved to four successful penalties after scoring against Croatia in the Round of 32, joining Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta, Portugal great Eusebio and Netherlands forward Rob Rensenbrink on four goals from the spot. Arge…
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he won't rush into a decision about his future following Portugal's exit to Spain in his last World Cup match on Monday. The 41-year-old Portugal great said on the eve of the last-16 encounter, which his team lost 1-0, that this was his final World Cup. Asked afterwards about what comes next…
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey ended in heartbreak on Monday night as a late strike from Mikel Merino handed Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium. The veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, co…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal have both been named in the starting line-ups for Tuesday’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash. Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Fé…
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup. The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez’s side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ro…
…to FIFA's explanation and multiple reports, Article 27 was previously used for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose suspension from a qualifying red card was partially suspended on probation, allowing him to play at the World Cup. FIFA appears to have viewed that as a precedent for using the same disciplinary mechanism. "Yesterday…
…rule was the basis for overturning a three-game suspension imposed on Cristiano Ronaldo in the lead-up to the tournament which meant the superstar forward was eligible to play in Portugal’s first two games. German FA (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf demanded an explanation from FIFA, saying the decision jeopardised the…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his illustrious career, saying he is focused on enjoying every moment of the tournament. The 41-year-old made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Sunday ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash…
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old captain addressed reporters on Sunday before what is expected to be his final World Cup cam…
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics “trying to kill me for the past 23 years”. The 41-year-old Portugal superstar was in turns bullish, jovial and sentimental on the eve of the last-16 showdown with Spain at the home of the Dallas…
…Manchester City ace told reporters on Sunday ahead of the meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Texas. "Obviously in a sense that is normal - in the first games you try to adapt to a different environment, different pitch, different type of teams you face, it is never easy. "So I think in a gradual way, always g…
…was playing for a European club when crowned. Winners including Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić, Karim Benzema, Rodri and Ousmane Dembélé all represented European clubs at the time of their triumphs. The only exception came in 2023, when Messi became the first men’s Ballon d’Or winner officially repr…
…Rank Player Country Goals Games 1 Kylian Mbappé France 10 9 2 Leonidas Brazil 8 5 2 Ronaldo Brazil 8 10 4 Just Fontaine France 7 3 4 Vavá Brazil 7 5 4 Oldřich Nejedlý Czechoslovakia 7 6 4 Pelé Brazil 7 6 8 Eusébio Portugal 6 3 9 György Sárosi Hungary 6 5 9 Gary Lineker England 6 6 9 Roberto Baggio Italy 6 9 9 Lionel Me…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to his side’s World Cup Round of 32 win against Croatia. Ronaldo was on the scoresheet as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1 last night. His teammate, Gonçalo Ramos also scored for Portugal against Croatia as Roberto Martinez’s side progressed to the Roun…