Ronaldo

Al-Nassr's Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semifinal

Portugal's record scorer was shown a straight red card four minutes from time for elbowing an opponent when his side were 2-0 down before they scored a late consolation.

Why has Ronaldo been left out of Portugal squad?

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Portugal's friendly clash against Sweden as Roberto Martinez made changes to his squad. Martinez had included the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in his preliminary 32-man squad but has now left him out of his team's next game against Sweden.

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

The incident was not caught on television cameras, but some Saudi pundits said Ronaldo should be sanctioned.

Ronaldo stunned by The Undertaker’s surprise appearance

Ronaldo, who recently celebrated his 39th birthday, stood in line as Al-Nassr prepared to take on Al-Hilal, before the wrestling icon appeared. 

I don’t believe in Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best anymore: Ronaldo 

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he ‘no longer believed’ in two of football’s greatest individual accolades after he won three awards at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday.

Tickets for Ronaldo's 'China Tour' sell out in hours

Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in their home country, with multiple online platforms selling out within a few hours.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Miami confirm Saudi Arabia friendly dates

Messi and Ronaldo, who have faced each other more than 30 times in their careers, have won 13 Ballon d'Or awards between them, with the Argentine leading that race eight to five.

Ronaldo marks his 1,200th game in style

Former England goalkeeper Shilton is acknowledged as the record holder for the most competitive men's professional games, though the total is disputed. Some statistics websites say the tally is 1,390 but Shilton himself, on his X feed, gives it as 1,387.

Ronaldo stunners edge AFC Champions League seven-goal thriller

Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane and Anderson Talisca also scored for the Saudi side late Tuesday as they made it three wins from three in the group stages of the premier Asian club competition.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Ronaldo wins first title at Al-Nassr with brace in Arab Club Champions Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo guided 10-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday.

July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023

Ronaldo frustrated as Al-Nassr kick off season with goalless draw

The Portuguese superstar had a couple of half-chances to break the deadlock after coming off from the bench.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Mbappe spectre looms over PSG draw with Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Mbappe was sensationally left out of the squad on the eve of PSG's departure for their Asian tour, casting doubt on his future at the French champions

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

Telles reunites with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr

 Brazilian full back Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs announced on Sunday.

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Ronaldo marks 200th Portugal cap with winner

Ronaldo already held the record for most international appearances when he surpassed Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa’s, who held the record of 196 matches, during Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein in March

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia ends with injury

The Portuguese forward decided not to sit on the bench for the frustrating end to his first season in Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Nassr in January on a contract estimated by the media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($213.5 million)

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Ronaldo says Saudi league could become top five in the world

"Step-by-step I think this league will be among the top five leagues in the world but they need time, players and infrastructure," said Ronaldo

May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023

Ronaldo gifted expensive custom watch with iconic celebration

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was gifted a custom-made watch as he attended the Jacob & Co boutique launch in Saudi Arabia.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Ronaldo suffers another setback in Saudi title race

Portuguese striker Ronaldo thought he had given his team the lead in the 58th minute only for the referee to cancel the goal for offside

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list after Saudi move

Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi soccer club on a deal until 2025 after leaving Manchester United last year, earned $136 million with Forbes saying his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75 million

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