Cristiano Ronaldo remained an unused substitute for the first time in 18 years during Portugal's 2-1 Nations League victory over Norway. The 41-year-old captain then raised eyebrows by walking straight off the pitch without joining team-mates to thank travelling supporters.
Joao Felix has revealed his ultimate professional ambition: to be the man who provides the assist for Cristiano Ronaldo's 1,000th career goal. The Al-Nassr forward, currently thriving alongside his compatriot in Saudi Arabia, remains deeply committed to helping his club and national team captain reach the historic milestone.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo renews his rivalry with Erling Haaland as Jorge Jesus' side take on Norway in the UEFA Nations League. The 41-year-old superstar continues his relentless pursuit of a 1,000th career goal while triggering unprecedented fan hysteria in Oslo.
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening for Portugal after missing a massive chance during their narrow Nations League victory over Wales. Manager Jorge Jesus subsequently substituted the veteran forward in the second half, later explaining the tactical reasoning behind his ruthless decision.
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Saudi Arabia changed the landscape of global football, but a new revelation suggests his impact behind the scenes was even more significant. Former team-mate Alvaro Gonzalez has opened up about a selfless gesture made by the Portuguese icon regarding a dispute over unpaid wages.
Portugal opened their Nations League campaign with a hard-fought victory over Wales in Lisbon, courtesy of a deflected first-half strike from Joao Felix. However, it proved to be a highly frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo, who had a second-half goal ruled out by VAR, denying him his 147th international strike and stalling his pursuit of 1,000 career goals.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy expressed total awe for former Premier League opponent Cristiano Ronaldo as his side prepares to face Portugal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Welsh head coach backed the 41-year-old forward to reach 1,000 career goals, provided he stays quiet in Lisbon.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo spoke at the Portugal Football Summit ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League opener against Wales at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The 39-year-old backed new head coach Jorge Jesus, shrugged off media criticism, and reiterated his desire to reach 1,000 career goals.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus called Cristiano Ronaldo "a symbol of Portugal" while confirming the captain will start against Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener. Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit, the manager highlighted Ronaldo's immense global impact while maintaining that selection remains performance-driven.
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he strongly considered retiring from international football following Portugal's disappointing World Cup exit. However, the veteran forward held positive talks with the national team setup and has committed to continuing his remarkable career as he chases an incredible 1,000-goal milestone.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has sent a clear message to captain Cristiano Ronaldo after naming his 25-man squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. The manager insisted that past accolades will not influence his selection decisions if performance levels drop.
New Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has named his first 25-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The selection retains skipper Cristiano Ronaldo while introducing four key additions as the reigning champions begin their title defence in Group A4.
Ange Postecoglou launched a fierce defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite. The manager clashed with a reporter during his post-match press conference, taking full responsibility for the result while demanding respect for his captain.
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a night to forget in the United Arab Emirates as Al-Nassr were dismantled 4-0 by Al-Ain in a shocking AFC Champions League Elite display. The Portuguese forward, who is chasing his 980th career goal, could only watch as his side were systematically picked apart by the two-times Asian champions.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has handed Al-Taawoun severe penalties after offensive chants referencing the tragic passing of Diogo Jota echoed from the stands during a league fixture. Disciplinary chiefs have imposed a substantial financial penalty alongside a two-game stadium closure following the appalling incident against Al-Hilal.
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