Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has strongly criticised ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran forward abandoned the Portugal national team camp during the recent international window. The retired England international questioned how his old Old Trafford colleague handled the public fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Vitinha has opened up on the turbulent atmosphere inside the Portugal camp following the high-profile fallout between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus. Speaking after his side's Champions League win at Manchester City, the midfielder expressed hope that the veteran striker reconciles with the national team.
The long-running legal dispute between Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo has taken another dramatic turn as the Italian giants refuse to accept defeat. Despite multiple rulings in favour of the Portuguese superstar, the club has confirmed it will escalate the matter to the highest level of the Italian judiciary.
Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his deep bond with Saudi Arabia by draping himself in the national scarf following Al-Nassr's 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite triumph over Neftchi Fergana. The 41-year-old struck his 981st career goal in Riyadh on Monday night, with his emotional tributes taking centre stage after security concerns delayed kick-off by an hour.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to 1,000 career goals by scoring for Al Nassr in their 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory against FK Neftchi. The forward put his recent suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation behind him to net the second goal, in a match that was delayed by a tense one-hour security alert in Riyadh following a ballistic missile interception.
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