Portugal’s football federation has handed Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension after he departed the national squad’s training camp following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus about his position in the team. The disciplinary council confirmed the charge against the 41-year-old striker and also issued a €255 (£215) fine. Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr saw their Asian Champions League fixture postponed for an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition reported intercepting a missile launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has faced several recent attacks attributed to the Iran-backed group, targeting oil installations, tankers and transport centres, including deadly strikes near Riyadh’s international […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended after the Portuguese football federation (FPF) launched disciplinary action against the 41-year-old for leaving the national team camp. Ronaldo issued an apology to supporters on Tuesday, while also expressing criticism of Portugal manager Jorge Jesus. He said he would accept any punishment handed to him. “Disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus failed to honour his promises on two occasions. He said the coach’s refusal to publicly clarify why he was left out against Norway led him to leave the national team camp, although he remains available after serving any disciplinary action. In a detailed statement, the […]
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If this marks Cristiano Ronaldo’s final chapter with Portugal, he has departed much as he occupied the spotlight: with an extraordinary sense of his own importance. His vanity and self-centered approach were easier to accept when he ranked among the world’s finest players. Over the past four years, however, his continued presence has visibly restricted […]
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Bruno Fernandes has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains “the greatest symbol” of Portugal’s national team, even after choosing to leave the squad this week. Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had departed the training camp after Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus informed him that he would not be in the starting lineup against Denmark. Portugal […]
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The controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s national side has quickly become the country’s leading sports story. It dominated Wednesday night’s television coverage and appeared on the front pages of almost every major newspaper. Some believe Ronaldo was justified in leaving the squad after warming up for half an hour against Norway without entering the […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he thought about ending his international career after the World Cup. However, he intends to continue representing Portugal and remains hopeful of reaching 1,000 goals for club and country. Sitting 21 goals short of that landmark, Ronaldo acknowledged that some critics want to bring him down, but insisted he is determined […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that this will “probably” be his final season as a professional player, according to an interview published by Vogue on Sunday. The 41-year-old remains captain of Portugal. Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, Ronaldo has scored more than 950 goals for club and country. He had previously indicated that […]
Continue ReadingAnge Postecoglou has taken over as the manager of Saudi Pro League title-holders Al-Nassr, signing a two-year contract, as the Australian looks to rebuild his reputation following two difficult spells in English football’s top division. “A fresh start. Mr. Ange Postecoglou has been named as the first-team manager of Al-Nassr. The agreement covers two seasons,” […]
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