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BDO Power Rankings: Diaz & Rice boost chances behind Kane

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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Gyokeres not the answer! Arsenal still missing Haaland-esque No.9

Arsenal hoped that Viktor Gyokeres would be the final piece in their Premier League title-winning puzzle, but Paul Dickov has told GOAL why the Gunners are still in need of an Erling Haaland-esque No.9. A player of that ilk has been sought at Emirates Stadium for some time, with the lack of a prolific striker considered to have contributed significantly to near misses on the domestic coronation front.

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Haaland backed to smash PL record held by Salah & Henry

Erling Haaland is being backed to smash another record, one held by Arsenal and Liverpool legends Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah, as the Manchester City striker closes in on his third Premier League Golden Boot. Only two men have ever collected four of those prizes, but Paul Dickov has told GOAL why an unstoppable Norwegian phenomenon will go on to rewrite the history books.

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'Looks a bit wrong!' - Haaland reveals why his girlfriend is 'not happy'

Erling Haaland has admitted that his long-term partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, is often left unimpressed by the physical toll of his Premier League battles. The Manchester City striker was involved in a bruising encounter with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes during Sunday's' pivotal 2-1 victory at the Etihad. The individual duel has become one of the Premier League's most captivating rivalries in recent years.

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Bernardo Silva hails 'animal' Haaland after Man City heroics

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has hailed Erling Haaland's "animal" instincts after the Norwegian striker inspired his side to a vital 2-1 victory over title rivals Arsenal. The result at the Etihad Stadium has blown the race for the Premier League trophy wide open, moving Pep Guardiola's side within striking distance of the Gunners.

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Mikel Arteta, it's happening again! Arsenal's title choke is ON

Arsenal fans love to chant, 'Tottenham Hotspur it's happening again' every time their north London rivals suffer a big defeat. But despite enjoying endless fun laughing at their relegation-threatened neighbours this season, the Gunners are heading for their own deja-vu-laced nightmare after Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side gave it their all in the unmissable title showdown, but there was a familiar feeling once the final whistle went.

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Sky Sports forced to apologise for X-rated Haaland outburst

Manchester City took a massive step toward another Premier League title with a gritty 2-1 win over Arsenal, and Erling Haaland stole the headlines for his actions on and off the pitch. The Norwegian striker scored the winning goal, but forced broadcasters into a swift apology after an X-rated outburst in his post-match interview.

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Haaland gets revenge & Cherki shines to turn title race City's way

Erling Haaland scored for the first time in the Premier League since February on Sunday, and his intervention was more than worth the wait as it gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Arsenal which put them in the driving seat to win the title. A magical dribble from Rayan Cherki gave City the lead in the make-or-break showdown in Manchester, only for a terrible touch by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Kai Havertz an equaliser.

Frequently asked questions

Almost nearing the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is not quite the same dribbler that he was during his 20s, but he continues to find the back of the net at a consistently alarming rate by playing as an out and out striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.

When you mention the No. 7 in football, it's impossible not to think of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Sporting CP boy wonder continues to sport the No. 7 jersey even after making the switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). During his prime, his height wouldn't prove to be a hindrance as he was easily among the fastest players in the world.

The all-time top scorer in football history currently weighs 83kg (183 lbs).

Between 1992 and 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was a kit man. Then, he switched to Nacional and continued his development for two more years, before finally being signed by Sporting CP.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a father to five children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo, Eva, Alana Martina, and Bella. The latter two were given by birth by his current partner Georgina Rodriguez.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model and influencer Georgina Rodriguez and they have been together since 2016. While they haven't publicly declared that they are married to each other, Ronaldo certainly sparked rumours regarding their status by referring to Georgina as "his wife" in an Instagram collaboration with sports brand Whoop in August 2024.