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Portugal advances to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout; France edges out Belgium

Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in a row, helping Portugal win 3-0 in a shootout against Slovenia after a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, adding to the drama. Portugal dominated the game but struggled to score. Costa made a crucial Read More…

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Cristiano Ronaldo sets Instagram world record with comment on Mbappe’s Real Madrid transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new world record with his response to Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid. Ronaldo’s comment on Mbappe’s Instagram announcement has become the most-liked comment in Instagram’s history, garnering over five million likes and counting. Mbappe, 25, recently confirmed his highly anticipated move to Real Madrid after his contract with Paris Read More…

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Ronaldo’s Fair Play alters penalty call, tells ref ‘it was no penalty’

In Monday’s Asian Champions League clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased exceptional sportsmanship. The forward, renowned for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of a penalty call after a challenge by Sorous Rafiei early in the Group E game in Riyadh. Despite being awarded the penalty, Read More…

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Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup glory

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help 10-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday. The Portugal captain, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals, was once again the star of the show for Al-Nassr. He equalised in Read More…

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Messi, Ronaldo miss Champions League quarter-finals first time in 16 years

The last time neither superstar reached the last eight was in 2004-05, when Liverpool won the competition For the first time since 2004-05, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will see their teams involved in the Champions League quarter-finals. Messi and Barcelona were eliminated at the last-16 stage by PSG, who drew 1-1 against the Read More…

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Ronaldo knocks out 3 contenders to win Player of the Century award

Cristiano Ronaldo, knocked out three other top contenders, for the Player of the Century crown at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday. The Juventus forward attended the awards to receive the top prize for which Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Ronaldinho were also shortlisted. “Thank you, to everyone who voted for me, to Read More…

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Juventus striker will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League game against Sweden, but is “well, has no symptoms and is in isolation.” The federation added that the rest of the Portugal squad had Read More…