Articles tagged with "Cristiano Ronaldo"
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Fall of giants: Five World Cup exits that left football world stunned
Uruguay, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Portugal — five nations with a combined 11 World Cup titles and over three centuries of tournament pedigree between them — are all out before the quarterfinals
5 DAYS AGO
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career
6 DAYS AGO
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England
The victory leaves Portugal firmly on course to qualify for the last 32 from Group K, where Colombia face DR Congo later on Tuesday.
June 23, 2026
Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth World Cup began with a disappointing 1-1 draw as Democratic Republic of the Congo earned its first-ever World Cup point. Yoane Wissa cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal, while Portugal missed chances to secure victory.
June 17, 2026
London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26 for the first time, marking 70 years since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956. Ousmane Dembélé was last year’s winner in Paris, and the venue has not yet been announced.
May 28, 2026
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The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set for their sixth and final World Cup appearance in 2026, aiming to make history. Both legends remain key for Argentina and Portugal, with a potential quarter-final showdown possible in Kansas City.
May 16, 2026
Mbappe matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s 59-goal record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0, with Jude Bellingham scoring first, helping Madrid close the gap on Barcelona and ease pressure on coach Alonso
December 20, 2025
Ronaldo cleared for 2026 World Cup opener after FIFA suspends ban
Cristiano Ronaldo can play Portugal’s 2026 World Cup opener after FIFA suspended two of his three-match bans. Having already served one match, he remains eligible unless he commits a similar offence during a one-year probation period.
November 25, 2025
Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia
Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia 9-1 without Cristiano Ronaldo, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves scoring hat-tricks. The win secured Group F top spot and continued Portugal’s World Cup streak.
November 16, 2025