Ronaldo

September 9, 2024 10:49 AM

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland

Portugal substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as his side came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 and continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday. After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal's equaliser, Ronaldo pounced in the 88th minute for his 901st career goal. Scotland were given hope of a first win against Portugal since 1980 as they took a shock lead through Scott McTominay's bullet header in the seventh minute. But the visitors ended up with nothing to ...

September 5, 2024 10:47 AM

End of an era: Ronaldo and Messi absent from Ballon d’Or nominations for the first time in over 20 years

For the first time in over two decades, football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not feature in the Ballon d'Or nominations. Messi has won this prestigious award a record 8 times, including last year. The Portuguese superstar has received the award 5 times. Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, while Messi is in the United States, playing for Inter Miami, where he helped the club lift their maiden trophy. Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 while pla...

June 23, 2024 10:53 AM

Soccer-Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkey

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez described Ronaldo's decision to provide an assist rather than go for goal himself as "a pure moment of Portugese football". "That's an example that should be shown in every academy," he added. The game petered out even after Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella introduced teenage star Arda Guler, who had scored the decisive goal in Turkey's opening game but started on the bench due to concerns over his fitness. Turkey pressed late on for a goal that would not have cha...