Another dramatic night in Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable career unfolded almost like a comic book. His number appeared on the fourth official’s board in the 67th minute, prompting him to remove the captain’s armband before leaving the field to widespread applause, apart from the travelling Wales fans. Referee Donatas Rumsas urged him to make a quicker […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement following the World Cup, but chose to continue his remarkable career because he feels he can still contribute to Portugal’s success while pursuing the landmark of 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old announced during the summer that the 2026 World Cup would be his final appearance at the tournament, though questions remained […]
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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 […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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When Ange Postecoglou departed Nottingham Forest in October, hardly anyone expected Riyadh to be his next destination. Yet his appointment at Al-Nassr could present one of the toughest assignments of his wide-ranging career. Although he has a reputation for collecting silverware in his second season, he may not get that opportunity unless he delivers a […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo has acknowledged that his World Cup career is over, yet even at age 41 he insists he remains undecided about what comes next. Twenty-three years after his first senior appearance, the Portugal captain’s 233rd international match concluded with a late 1-0 loss to Spain, sending his team out of the tournament in Dallas. […]
Continue ReadingThe decisive moment arrived via a lanky, somewhat awkward figure surging through the centre‑forward channel—though not the one the storyline had called for. Deep in added time, Mikel Merino latched onto Ferran Torres’s pass, and with a composure that belied an otherwise chaotic contest, slotted the winner beyond Diogo Costa. His celebration mirrored the one […]
Continue ReadingHolding the record for the most goals in international football with 146, Ronaldo has reshaped the Portuguese national team, changing its mindset more than any figure before him. Across his five prior World Cup appearances, he entered every tournament with an unquestioned status, but the voices urging him to accept a more limited role on […]
Continue ReadingAnge Postecoglou, the one-time boss of Tottenham, has taken over as head coach for the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. The Riyadh-based outfit, skippered by Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo, captured their maiden Saudi Pro League crown back in May. Previously, the team was led by experienced Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus, though the 71-year-old departed after concluding […]
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