Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to shedding tears during Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia and then scoring a penalty in the shoot-out victory by calling them “inexplicable moments”. Ronaldo was cast in the role of villain after missing a series of chances and having his extra-time penalty saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the scoreless […]
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This team has to dream – Cristiano Ronaldo relishing another shot at Euro glory
Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged Portugal to head into the Euro 2024 finals with their feet on the ground and their thoughts “in the sky” as they target a repeat of their success eight years ago. The 39-year-old captained his country to European glory in 2016 and, having scored 10 goals in qualification this time around, […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s commitment as captain is unbelievable
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez saluted captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring quality after watching him send the nation into Euro 2024 with two stunning goals against the Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who was winning his 207th senior cap in Aveiro, struck after 50 and 60 minutes following Joao Felix’s first-half opener to ensure the Euro 2016 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo means business ahead of Euro 2024 with double for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself ready for Euro 2024 with a stunning double as Portugal completed their preparations with a 3-0 friendly victory over Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who had earlier hit the post with a deflected free-kick, marked his 207th senior cap with his 129th and 130th international goals a week before Roberto Martinez’s […]
John O’Shea ready to renew acquaintances with ‘special’ Cristiano Ronaldo
John O’Shea will renew acquaintances with Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday night still shuddering at the memories of his first encounter with Portugal’s superstar. In August 2003, the relatively unknown Sporting Lisbon teenager caused Manchester United all kinds of problems in a pre-season friendly at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, with Rio Ferdinand later joking that O’Shea […]
Cristiano Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League goalscoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another record to his collection as he set a new high for goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season. The 39-year-old struck twice in Al-Nassr’s 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad at Al Awal Park to take his total to 35, eclipsing Abderrazak Hamdallah’s 34 from 2018-19. Hamdallah, who was also playing […]
Conor McGregor not short on chat for Cristiano Ronaldo ringside at Joshua v Wallin
Conor McGregor wasted no time acquainting himself with Portuguese sharp-shooter Cristiano Ronaldo after the pair were placed sitting side-by-side for the ‘Day of Reckoning’ in Saudi Arabia. The two-fight card saw Anthony Joshua triumph over Otto Wallin in the fifth round, while Joseph Parker got a surprise win over Deontay Wilder. Clips from the event […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit After Binance Involvement
In early November, Binance Holdings Ltd. was hit with $4.3 billion in penalties and forfeitures by the U.S. Justice Department. The fine was a result of several wrongdoings by the company, ranging from money laundering to aiding criminals and terrorist organizations. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stepped down and admitted to participating in money […]