Robin Gosens dropped a masterclass in Germany’s 4-2 win over Portugal – and he’ll no doubt have been pleased to have taken the headlines away from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Atalanta star was named ‘Star of the Match’ by UEFA after capping off a marauding display up and down the left flank with two assists and a goal. … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has gone from a wide forward to a number nine during his career, and Jose Mourinho has explained why he made the change in a Copa del Rey final. Ronaldo burst onto the scene at Sporting and at Manchester United as a wide player, taking on opposition full backs with pace and … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo was almost denied access to Portugal’s European Championship opener against Hungary by an eager security guard. Ronaldo played a starring role in his side’s 3-0 Euro 2020 clash as he scored a brace, breaking yet another record. He became the top scorer in men’s European Championship history following his penalty on Tuesday. Image: … Read more
The removal of two Coca-Cola bottles by Cristiano Ronaldo during a Euro 2020 press conference corresponded with a $4 billion decline in the company’s market capitalization. As he sat down to speak to the media on Monday in Budapest ahead of his national team’s Group F opener against Hungary, the Portugal captain was obviously disturbed … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has a monstrous offer from Manchester United and Paul Pogba could return to Juventus as part of the deal, according to stunning reports. Ronaldo, who has one year left on his current contract, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation following a difficult campaign at Juve last season. It is claimed that the 36-year-old is angling … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo missed an absolute sitter to put against Hungary in the nation’s opening Euro 2020 group game on Tuesday evening. Portugal’s captain and all-time record goalscorer was presented with a golden opportunity just before half-time when Bruno Fernandes delivered an outrageous cross to pick him out. Ronaldo was just six yards out and yet his contact with the side-foot … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo belted out Portugal’s national anthem with immense pride and passion ahead of his country’s Euro 2020 opening fixture against Hungary – but did so while standing sideways. As cameras panned to the Portugal skipper and talisman, he was at a different angle to the rest of his teammates. He was stood side-on, with his hand on … Read more
On this day in 2018, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo produced one of the all-time great World Cup performances in a memorable six-goal thriller against Spain. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has scored more hat-tricks [57] than any other player in the 21st century, netted three times in Sochi as the 2016 European Championship winners earned a point in their opening Group B clash. Ronaldo began … Read more
The 50 best players in the world for 2021 have been named and ranked – and there is an absolutely huge surprise regarding who’s No 1. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is second on football magazine FourFourTwo’s annual countdown, beaten to top spot by Manchester City’s playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, fresh off back-to-back PFA Player of the Year … Read more