Tag: Ronaldo
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Ronaldo Moves Closer to 1,000 Goals as Al-Nassr Beat Al-Faisaly 3–1
By George Omagbemi Cristiano Ronaldo has moved closer to the historic 1,000-career-goal milestone after Al-Nassr defeated Al-Faisaly 3–1 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The Portuguese superstar appeared to reach 982 official career goals after scoring in the 49th minute, leaving him 18 short of the landmark figure. However, the credit for the goal…
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Portugal Opens Door for Ronaldo’s Return in November
By George Omagbemi LISBON — October 11, 2026. The president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Portugal’s national team in November, despite disciplinary proceedings against the veteran forward. “The Federation, the coach, all the teammates are aligned: we want Cristiano back,” Proença said, adding…
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Portugal Suspends Ronaldo As Disciplinary Probe Begins
By Opeyemi Adelakun Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) as its disciplinary authorities investigate his departure from the national team’s training camp in September. The federation’s Disciplinary Council confirmed the decision in a statement reported by Portuguese public broadcaster RTP on Saturday, October 10, 2026. According to…
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Portugal Legend Sets Condition For Ronaldo Farewell
By Opeyemi Adelakun Portugal legend António Simões has said Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a memorable farewell from the national team if he learns to place the collective ahead of himself. Simões was speaking after Ronaldo issued a statement on Tuesday explaining the controversy and circumstances surrounding his exit from Portugal’s national team camp. The former…
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Ronaldo Suffers Heaviest Al Nassr Defeat as Al Ain Humiliate Saudi Champions 4-0
By Opeyemi Adelakun Cristiano Ronaldo endured his heaviest defeat since joining Al Nassr as Al Ain opened their 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Saudi Pro League champions in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. The result handed Al Nassr a disastrous start to their continental campaign, with…
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Ronaldo Sends Heartfelt Message to Grieving Messi After Father’s Death
By George Omagbemi Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to his long-time football rival, Lionel Messi, following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. Messi announced the death in an emotional social media post on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, paying tribute to his father and reflecting on the important…
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Burna Boy Names Jay-Jay Okocha Greatest Footballer of All Time, Rejects Messi-Ronaldo Debate
By Gloria Drealomalicha Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has ignited debate among football fans after naming Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha as the greatest footballer of all time, dismissing the long-running rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Grammy Award-winning singer made the remarks during an interview with ESPN, where he was asked to share his…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 21st League Goal As Al-Nasir Return To Top Of Saudi PRO League
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 21st Saudi Pro League goal of the season on Wednesday, helping Al‑Nassr FC secure a 5–0 home win over Al‑Najma at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The goal, a penalty converted in the seventh minute, played a key role in returning Al‑Nassr to…
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Ronaldo Observes Ramadan Fast with Al-Nassr Teammates
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Reports that Cristiano Ronaldo fasted during Ramadan alongside some of his Muslim teammates at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr have drawn global attention, not merely because of the footballer’s stature, but because of the cultural and religious symbolism attached to the act. Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr FC in December 2022,…