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Real Madrid return for Ronaldo Jr? Immediate future plans revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr impressed during a recent training stint with Real Madrid's youth team, but a permanent return to Spain is not on the cards for the 2026-27 season. Instead, the teenager could be integrated into Al-Nassr's senior squad for pre-season, keeping his legendary father's dream of sharing the pitch with his son alive in Saudi Arabia.

Contract terminated: €85m striker to depart on a free transfer this summer

Darwin Nunez is on the verge of a new career move. Could the striker be heading back to the Premier League?

Revealed: Spurs ignored advice to sign Ronaldo

Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Ronny Rosenthal has revealed the staggering moment the club's hierarchy decided against signing a young Cristiano Ronaldo. The north London side, currently fighting for their Premier League lives, are being haunted by years of recruitment failures that have seen them slide from Champions League regulars to genuine relegation candidates.

Al-Hilal v Al-Kholood - Saudi Arabia King's Cup Final

Another trophy for Benzema as Al Hilal claim Saudi King's Cup glory

Al Hilal have secured their 12th Saudi King’s Cup title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Kholood, with Karim Benzema adding another trophy to his illustrious collection. Despite falling behind early in the match, the Blues produced a rapid first-half turnaround to lift the prestigious silverware for the third time in four years.

‘Not too far’ - Ronaldo could grace 2030 World Cup in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo could grace the 2030 World Cup, former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL, as a home finals in Portugal are “not too far” away for the history-making GOAT. The Al-Nassr superstar may be 41 years of age, but the evergreen frontman has proved over the course of his remarkable career that anything is possible and he likes nothing more than making a mockery of biological and sporting logic.

CR7 scores 100th Saudi Pro League goal in huge Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached yet another extraordinary milestone in his illustrious career, netting his 100th goal in the Saudi Pro League during Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over Al Shabab. The Portuguese legend was joined on the scoresheet by a rampant Joao Felix, who bagged a hat-trick to ensure the visitors moved five points clear at the top of the table.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	ASA Aarhus	14	12	1	1	52	8	44	37	W W W W W
2	FC Copenhagen	14	11	2	1	42	10	32	35	W W L W W
3	FC THY-Thisted Q	14	7	2	5	21	13	8	23	D L W L W
4	Oesterbro IF	14	6	3	5	12	19	-7	21	W L D L L
5	Aalborg BK	14	4	2	8	17	34	-17	14	D L W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

ASA Aarhus

W
W
W
W
W

FC Copenhagen

W
W
L
W
W

FC THY-Thisted Q

D
L
W
L
W

Oesterbro IF

-7

W
L
D
L
L

Aalborg BK

-17

D
L
W
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Ligue 1 titles?

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

How many teams are in the Ligue 1?

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.