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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.

Messi backs Ronaldo's Portugal over Argentina for World Cup

Lionel Messi has provided a surprising assessment of the international landscape ahead of the 2026 World Cup, suggesting that several nations are currently better equipped than Argentina to lift the trophy. The Inter Miami superstar identified four specific rivals he believes are entering the tournament in superior form compared to the defending champions, including Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Shaw stunned by Ronaldo's lifestyle & Ibrahimovic's mentality

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has opened up on the legendary figures who have shaped his career at Old Trafford, highlighting the extraordinary professionalism of Cristiano Ronaldo and the ferocious winning mentality of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Having spent over a decade with the Red Devils, the England international has shared the dressing room with some of the game's greatest ever talents.

‘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.

GOAT families! ‘Easier’ for Ronaldo to live ‘dream’ than LeBron

Cristiano Ronaldo is still hoping to become a team-mate of eldest son Cristiano Junior, with former Manchester United colleague Louis Saha telling GOAL that it is “easier” for CR7 to live that “dream” than it was for LeBron James in NBA circles. One GOAT has already made professional sport a family business, with it possible that another could follow that lead.

BDO Power Rankings: Dembele & Rice climb as Kane hopes hit

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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Kane joins Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League goal club

Harry Kane has matched Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible UEFA Champions League record by scoring in six consecutive knockout appearances. However, the striker's historic goal was not enough to save Bayern Munich from elimination. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final with a 6-5 aggregate victory, prolonging Kane's wait for elusive European glory.

CR7's son favouring transfer to Europe over playing alongside Al-Nassr captain

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr could be set to snub the historic opportunity to play alongside his father at Al-Nassr in favour of a return to European football. The 15-year-old talent is reportedly prioritising his development at an elite academy as he looks to forge his own professional career away from the Middle East, with Real Madrid among the interested parties.

Messi and Ronaldo branded the Federer and Nadal of football

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has weighed in on the eternal debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, refusing to separate the two icons. Speaking at a recent event, the former striker compared their enduring rivalry to tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, insisting that both superstars exist in their own footballing galaxy.

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'Technically better than CR7 & Messi' - Neymar gets World Cup backing from Cafu

Brazil icon Cafu has sensationally claimed that Neymar is technically superior to both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he backed the forward to lead the Selecao at the upcoming World Cup. The legendary right-back, who remains the only man to play in three consecutive World Cup finals, believes a fit Neymar remains the ultimate difference-maker for the Brazil national team.

Patrick Kluivert [Exclusive interview] - حوار خاص مع باتريك كلويفرت

Kluivert tells Koora that the Morocco-Senegal final saw "bizarre" events, describes Marmoush as a brilliant signing for Barcelona, and asks why Salah shouldn't join

Disaster for Ronaldo as Al-Nassr suffer shock loss at Al-Qadsiah

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr suffered a devastating blow to their silverware ambitions on Sunday night as they fell to a surprise 3-1 defeat against Al-Qadsiah. The result brings an end to their dominant run and hands the initiative back to their fiercest rivals in the race for the Saudi Pro League crown.

McClaren explains how Ronaldo ignored advice at Utd

Steve McClaren has opened up on the internal power struggle that defined Cristiano Ronaldo’s second spell at Manchester United, revealing the moment he warned Erik ten Hag it was "you or him." The former Red Devils coach detailed how the Portuguese superstar resisted tactical demands, ultimately leading to a fractured relationship and a bitter exit from Old Trafford.

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Why Ronaldo & Rashford made life easy for Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes is currently enjoying a historic season at Manchester United, with his latest assist for Benjamin Sesko bringing him within one of the all-time Premier League record. The Portuguese playmaker has opened up about the tactical evolution of his game and the specific attributes of former team-mates that allowed his creative numbers to flourish.

Everton FC v Manchester United - Premier League

Antony 'embarrassed' by Ronaldo during 'complicated' Utd spell

Antony has opened up regarding his turbulent spell at Manchester United, admitting that significant off-field struggles hampered his performances following his high-profile move from Ajax. The Brazilian winger, who has since found redemption in La Liga with Real Betis, also shared a revealing anecdote about feeling humbled by Cristiano Ronaldo’s elite physical condition.

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Frequently asked questions

: Lewandowski ist Mittelstürmer – ein klassischer Neuner, technisch komplett, beidfüßig und im Strafraum seit Jahren eine der dominantesten Figuren des Weltfußballs.
: Er wurde am 21. August 1988 in Warschau geboren.
: Lewandowski trägt die Nummer 9 – seine ikonische RL9-Marke basiert genau auf dieser Zahl.
: Je nach Quelle wird seine Größe mit 1,85 bis 1,86 Metern angegeben.
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: Er wurde im Nachwuchs u. a. beim FC Varsovia ausgebildet, bevor seine Profikarriere über Znicz Pruszkow und Lech Poznan Fahrt aufnahm.
: Lewandowski besitzt Immobilien in Spanien – aufgrund seiner Zeit beim FC Barcelona – und weiterhin in Polen. Beide Standorte sind Teil seines dauerhaften Lebensmittelpunkts.
: Er besitzt eine exklusive Sportwagen-Kollektion. Ein Modell in seinem Portfolio liegt im Wertbereich von rund 320.000 Dollar.
: Ja. Acht Jahre in Dortmund und München hinterlassen Spuren. In anderen Wort: Er spricht Deutsch, auch wenn sein Akzent erkennbar bleibt.
: Er hat zwei Töchter: Klara und Laura.
: Er ist mit Anna Lewandowska verheiratet – sie ist Unternehmerin, Ernährungsexpertin und ehemalige Karateka.
: Sein Vermögen wird je nach Schätzung zwischen 85 und über 100 Millionen Dollar verortet. Neben Fußballgehältern spielen Sponsoring und eigene Geschäftszweige eine große Rolle.
: Er hat eine enorme Sammlung: darunter die Champions League 2019/20, den UEFA-Supercup, die Klub-Weltmeisterschaft, zahlreiche Meistertitel in Polen, Deutschland und Spanien sowie diverse Pokalsiege.
: Kein einziges Mal. Die große Kontroverse 2020 – das Jahr seines Triples – bleibt ein zentraler Punkt seiner Karrieregeschichte.
: Zweimal: 2020 und 2021 gewann er "The Best FIFA Men's Player".
: Mehrere sogar und "Lewy" ist der gebräuchlichste. "The Body" stammt aus seiner Dortmunder Zeit. Und "Kleiner Biber" war ein sehr früher Spitzname aus seiner Jugend.

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