Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo says current season is ‘probably’ his last

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the current season will likely be his last in professional football, revealing his plans in a Vogue interview published on Sunday alongside his partner Georgina Rodríguez.

Martinez resigns as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez confirmed his departure as Portugal head coach on Monday following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending both his tenure and Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career in a…

Merino’s 91st-minute goal sends Spain past Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career in heartbreak.

Portugal, Spain set for World Cup last-16 clash in Dallas

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will meet in what many are calling the standout fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with kickoff scheduled for Monday, July 6, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final one of his career, speaking to reporters ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash against Spain at Dallas Stadium on Monday.

Messi, Ronaldo offer support to Venezuela quake victims during World Cup

As Venezuela grapples with its worst earthquake disaster in over a century, two of football's biggest names have offered personal gestures of solidarity to the South American nation. Lionel Messi sent a public message of support to Venezuelans affected by…

Ramos stoppage-time header sends Portugal past Croatia at World Cup

Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Toronto Stadium, as Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to complete a dramatic comeback and set up a clash with Spain.

2026 World Cup shatters all-time goals record with 45 matches still to play

The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in tournament history on Thursday night, when United States defender Auston Trusty headed in the 173rd goal of the competition just two minutes into a Group D match against Türkiye in…

Nike to release gold cleats after Ronaldo’s World Cup record

Hours after Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in six different World Cups, Nike is set to release a special-edition gold Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN cleat celebrating the 41-year-old's latest milestone. The shoe drops on June 24…

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into football history on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments when he found the net against Uzbekistan in Portugal's Group K match at NRG Stadium in…

Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal’s shock draw with DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Wednesday by becoming the second player to appear in a sixth FIFA World Cup, but the 41-year-old endured a frustrating afternoon as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo at NRG Stadium…

Wissa scores DR Congo’s first World Cup goal in 52 years

Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo are level at 1-1 at halftime in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, a match that has already produced a historic moment for African…

Ronaldo joins Messi in record sixth World Cup appearance

Cristiano Ronaldo became the second man in history to appear at six FIFA World Cups on Wednesday, starting for Portugal in their 2026 opener against DR Congo in Houston — just one day after Lionel Messi set the record during…

2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 teams across three nations

The largest FIFA World Cup in history is days away. On Thursday, June 11, Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 tournament, launching a 38-day, 104-match spectacle spread across 16 cities in the United States,…

Messi joins Ronaldo as football’s second billionaire

Lionel Messi has crossed the $1 billion net worth threshold, becoming only the second footballer in history to achieve billionaire status after Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index published Thursday.

Ronaldo, 41, named to record sixth World Cup squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, will captain Portugal at his record sixth FIFA World Cup after coach Roberto Martínez on Tuesday announced a 27-player squad for the 2026 tournament, paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota with a symbolic…

Ronaldo scores 969th career goal as Al Nassr reach ACL semis

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Al Nassr dismantled Al Wasl 4-0 on Sunday in the AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals, booking a place in the semi-finals with a dominant display in Dubai. The Portuguese forward's 11th-minute strike was the…

Ronaldo scores twice on return, reaches 967 career goals

Cristiano Ronaldo took another step toward one of football's most elusive milestones on Thursday, scoring twice in Al Nassr's 5-2 victory over Al Najma to bring his career tally to 967 goals across all competitions. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward, returning…

Estadio Azteca reopens as Portugal faces Mexico without injured Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is absent from Portugal's final pre-World Cup friendly window after failing to recover from a right hamstring injury, leaving manager Roberto Martínez without his captain for Saturday's match against Mexico at the newly reopened Estadio Azteca in Mexico…

Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in Spanish club Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% ownership stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almeria, marking the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's first foray into football club ownership. The deal, confirmed Thursday by consulting firm Brunswick Group on behalf of the Portuguese…

Ronaldo reportedly to return for Al Nassr after Saudi fund addresses demands

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to action for Al-Nassr after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund reportedly agreed to address the Portuguese superstar's grievances following a two-match protest that sparked a dispute at the highest levels of Saudi football.

Ronaldo sits out Al-Nassr match in protest over Saudi owners

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr's squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh in what multiple sources describe as a protest over the Saudi Public Investment Fund's management of the club, particularly its lack of transfer activity compared…