Luiz Felipe Scolari opened up about the eternal rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, revealing previously unknown details of his relationship with the Portuguese captain. The former national team coach explained the emotional and professional reasons behind his choices in the polls for the best player in the world.
Lionel Messi has officially reached billionaire status, joining his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the most exclusive clubs in world sport. The Inter Miami and Argentina icon has seen his net worth soar past the $1 billion mark following a career defined by record-breaking contracts and savvy off-field investments.
Al-Nassr launched an ambitious approach for Pep Guardiola prior to the manager's newly confirmed announcement that he will officially step down from Manchester City at the end of the season. The pursuit by the Saudi Pro League champions opens up the sensational possibility of a historic tactical partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jorge Jesus has confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after winning the Saudi Pro League title and insisted Pep Guardiola should be “proud” to replace him amid rumours linking the Manchester City boss with the club. The Portuguese coach also opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in his move to Saudi Arabia.
The wait is over. Cristiano Ronaldo has finally done it. He's won the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr. The news will doubtless provoke nothing more than a shrug of the shoulders from an awful lot of people. Others will actually be quite bitter about it. What's interesting, though, is how much lifting a first major trophy with Al-Nassr clearly meant to Ronaldo.
Al-Nassr forward Joao Felix has revealed the immense emotional burden Cristiano Ronaldo carried during their gruelling pursuit of domestic silverware in the Middle East. Following a dramatic final-day victory that ended the club's painful seven-year top-flight title drought, the Portuguese playmaker detailed his international teammate's internal suffering and unrelenting desire to capture the championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't hide his emotions as he finally secured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr on a dramatic final day of the season. The Portuguese icon was seen breaking down in tears on the pitch in the closing moments of a 4-1 win over Damac before leading a raucous drum celebration with the Al-Nassr ultras at Al-Awwal Park.
Mexico international and Al-Qadsiah star Julian Quinones has pulled off a stunning upset by claiming the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. The forward surged to the top of the leader-board in a dramatic final-day push, beating out Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney in a thrilling race for the award.
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally ended his five-year trophy drought, with Al-Nassr claiming the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title after a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday night. Goals from ex-Liverpool winger Sadio Mane and Bayern Munich legend Kingsley Coman put Al-Nassr in control before a stunning Ronaldo brace sealed the win for Jorge Jesus' side, who finished top of the table by two points ahead of arch-rivals Al-Hilal.
Jorge Jesus has made the candid admission that his decision to take the Al-Nassr job was driven entirely by a desire to help Cristiano Ronaldo secure silverware in the Middle East. The veteran coach is now just one step away from achieving that goal as the Saudi Pro League season reaches its dramatic climax.
Roberto Martinez has opened up on how Portugal intend to handle Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 World Cup, insisting the approach will be "very natural." As the legendary forward prepares for what is expected to be his final appearance on the world stage, his international manager has clarified that traditional club metrics will not apply in the heat of a tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make history after being named in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old captain could appear at a record sixth finals as Roberto Martinez also confirmed several notable omissions from his final selection.
Former Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard has opened up about the immense pressure and external narratives that surrounded his high-profile move to Spain. The Belgian playmaker dismissed long-standing comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing that he actively sought a completely different squad number upon his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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