Jamie Carragher has once again taken aim at Rio Ferdinand, accusing the former Manchester United defender of compromising his professional integrity to protect his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. The fallout comes after the Al-Nassr forward caused a stir by walking out on the Portugal national team following a heated row with manager Jorge Jesus.
Al Nassr maintained their pursuit of the Saudi Pro League summit with a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Diriyah at Al-Awwal Park. Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Samu Costa, and Kingsley Coman ensured a routine evening for Ange Postecoglou's side.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has expressed her heartbreak and frustration following her son's dramatic departure from the Portugal national team camp. The Al-Nassr superstar left the squad during the international break after a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Brazilian icon Romario has sensationally jumped to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward's explosive fallout with Jorge Jesus. The legendary striker believes the Al-Nassr star was right to walk away from the national team setup after feeling disrespected by the manager.
Al-Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for domestic action following his early departure from the Portugal camp. The Australian tactician swiftly shut down questions regarding the forward's recent international drama, preferring to concentrate on his side's upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture.
Cristiano Ronaldo has put years of sporting rivalry aside to pay a touching tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s final appearance for his national team. The Portuguese superstar took to social media to celebrate his long-time contemporary, acknowledging the indelible mark Messi has left on the international stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been locked in a career-long rivalry, with GOAT status up for grabs, but do they keep an eye on what the other is doing? CR7’s former Manchester United team-mate Anderson has told GOAL that two global superstars do “care” about the record-shattering numbers that continue to be posted on opposing sides of a fierce divide.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has broken his silence following a sensational public statement from national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al-Nassr superstar previously published a detailed explanation for his shock decision to abandon the international camp, which included heavy criticism of his manager’s honesty.
Cristiano Ronaldo has released an extensive public statement detailing the dramatic collapse of his relationship with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. The forward claims that he was repeatedly lied to regarding his agreed playing time and promised public apologies, forcing him to abandon the national team training camp to protect his integrity and principles.
The ongoing rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team has taken a dramatic turn, with reports suggesting the legendary forward has issued a definitive ultimatum regarding his international future. Despite recent successes for the Seleccao on the pitch, the legendary forward appears increasingly distanced from the current coaching setup.
Rio Ferdinand has launched a scathing attack on Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus, accusing the manager of showing a lack of respect toward Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United defender believes the Al Nassr captain has been treated in an "inappropriate" manner following a high-profile fallout during the most recent international window.
Former France international Christophe Dugarry has delivered a scathing assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the legendary forward’s ego is destroying his reputation. The 1998 World Cup winner expressed his frustration with the ongoing drama surrounding the Al-Nassr star and the Portuguese national team.
Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus, accusing the veteran tactician of showing "shocking disrespect" toward Cristiano Ronaldo. The outspoken broadcaster drew a direct comparison between Jesus and former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, suggesting the coach is prioritising his own reputation over the legendary forward's status.
Ex-Brazil international Anderson has told GOAL why the likes of Vinicius Junior may have earned “superstar” status prematurely, with any player that has “five good games” suddenly worth “200 million” in modern football. The former Manchester United midfielder continues to use Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the blueprint for what success really looks like.
Cristiano Ronaldo's international future hangs in the balance following a public fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus during the latest Nations League window. However, Portuguese federation (FPF) president Pedro Proenca has moved to play down the rift, describing the situation as a misunderstanding that will be resolved internally.
