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A statue of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa, with residents objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a player from India. Michael Lobo, a minister in the Goa state government, on Wednesday tweeted that the statue is aimed at promoting football as a sport and to […]
Cristiano Ronaldo overtook Lionel Messi as the highest-paid football player in the world, according to Forbes. Following his move back to Manchester United, the Portuguese superstar is forecast to earn $125 million before taxes this season, with $70 million coming from his salary and bonuses alone. Messi, meanwhile, is set to earn $110 million in […]
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals during his first game back at Manchester United on Saturday against Newcastle United in the Premier League. The Portuguese superstar rejoined the club from Juventus this summer. He scored 118 goals in 292 games during his previous six-year stint with Manchester United before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009 for […]
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the world record for goals scored in men’s international football as he hit his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. The 36-year-old scored two late headers after he had a penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu. Ali Daei, who scored […]
Manchester United revealed an agreement to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus. United have agreed to pay $17.6 million for the 36-year-old, with the deal subject to personal terms, a visa and a medical. Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 games in his first spell at Old Trafford before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009. “Everyone […]
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to equal the all-time international goal scoring record as Portugal qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2020 in a thrilling conclusion to Group F on Wednesday. The Juventus forward was unnervingly accurate with two penalties to earn Portugal a 2-2 draw against reigning World Cup champion France in Budapest. In […]
Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo broke coronavirus travel restrictions with a trip to a mountain resort, Italian media reports said. The Juventus striker allegedly travelled to Courmayeur, 150 kilometres north-west of the Serie A club’s Turin headquarters, for his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez’ birthday. Rodriguez, who turned 27 on Wednesday, apparently posted a video of the […]
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Turin, Italy, aboard a private air ambulance, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Juventus confirmed on Wednesday that its star forward would be able to continue his isolation at home after his flight from Portugal was authorized by health authorities. According to the head of Portugal’s General Health Directorate, Graça […]