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Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring anytime soon, recalled to Portugal squad

While soccer legend Lionel Messi is set to play his retirement game, Cristiano Ronaldo has more left to give. Ronaldo, 41, has now been named in Portugal’s squad by manager Jorge Jesus.

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Zero halo for Cris! Jesus warns five Ballon d'Ors won't save skipper from bench drop

New Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus made his selection policy crystal clear regarding national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo after announcing a 25-player squad for their opening UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 18

Jesus on Ronaldo: The Ballon d'Or awards do not concern me, and he will play under one condition

What did the veteran Portuguese head coach say? Jorge Jesus, the head coach of the Portugal national team, has explained why he called up Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr captain, into his squad for the first and second rounds of the UEFA Nations League.

Athletic Bilbao News / Goal.com / September 18

Tebas responds to Mbappé: a bold threat that shocks Moroccans over the World Cup

We are honoured to have the investments of Messi and Ronaldo in Spanish football La Liga president Javier Tebas attended the official opening of Eibar's new sports city in Aretxeta.

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Liverpool FC News / Goal.com / September 17

What does Salah do in his home swimming pool? Milner reveals the secret behind placing him with Ronaldo on the elite list

A testimony for history This was no ordinary tribute from a former team-mate. It came from someone who lived every detail alongside Mohamed Salah inside the Liverpool dressing room. James Milner shared a dressing room with the Egyptian Pharaoh between 2017 and 2023, winning seven titles at his side.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 17

Has Cristiano Ronaldo backed away from the idea of acquiring Al-Nassr?

The Portuguese star could be heading for a different project Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the latest talks over a potential takeover of Al-Nassr has

Inter Miami News / HITC / September 17

Lionel Messi took six games to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist tally for Casemiro

Cristiano Ronaldo played with Casemiro for six years across two clubs, but Lionel Messi has done what the Portuguese star couldn’t in just six games. Casemiro and Ronaldo spent five years together at Real Madrid, before a very brief reunion at Manchester United.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 16

Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most recognisable figures in world football more than two decades after making his Manchester United debut. The Portuguese forward first arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, developing into a global superstar under Sir Alex Ferguson before joining Real Madrid six years later.

Nottingham Forest News / Goal.com / September 16

Ange Postecoglou launches furious defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr thrashed in AFC Champions League

Al-Nassr suffered a devastating 4-0 defeat to United Arab Emirates outfit Al Ain on Tuesday. The result marked a bitter blow for the Saudi Pro League champions in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite.

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Inter Miami News / Goal.com / September 16

Ronaldo asked Our Lady of Fatima not to let Messi win the World Cup

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi goes beyond football. So much so that the weekly "Maria con te" , published by the San Paolo Editorial Group, has put CR7 and his wife Georgina on the cover and revealed how the night before the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil between Argentina and Germany was eventful for him too.

Nottingham Forest News / Goal.com / September 16

Video: Ronaldo the reason: details of Postecoglou's clash with a Saudi journalist

You are watching a different match to me: strong responses from the Australian coach Ange Postecoglou leapt to the defence of his captain Cristiano Ronaldo in a fiery exchange with a reporter after Al-Nassr's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain.

Nottingham Forest News / Goal.com / September 16

Cristiano Ronaldo humbled! Al-Nassr superstar suffers heaviest ever defeat in Saudi Arabia as Al-Ain run riot in Champions League

The Saudi Arabian champions made a disastrous start to their Asian Champions League Elite campaign on Tuesday. Houssine Rahimi broke the deadlock for Al-Ain after 25 minutes before doubling the home side's advantage shortly after the hour mark.

Nottingham Forest News / Goal.com / September 15

Abdelghani drops a bombshell: Ronaldo is the reason behind Al-Nassr's disastrous deal!

What did the former world star say? Al-Nassr were hammered 4-0 by the UAE's Al-Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite opener, a display that fell apart on every level and drew fierce criticism of Australian coach Ange Postecoglou and his players.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / September 15

How & Where to Watch Al Ain vs. Al-Nassr? AFC Champions League Live Streaming and TV Channels

Al Ain and Al Nassr kick off their 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite campaigns against each other on Tuesday, opening the league phase for both clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates head to the UAE for a tough opener against Al Ain. The match is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

Nottingham Forest News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Tonight for Al-Nassr vs. Al Ain?

Al Ain hosts Al Nassr today in a massive AFC Champions League Elite fixture at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. The UAE club is enjoying a perfect start to its campaign and is still undefeated, having won four of its five league fixtures so far with four victories and one draw.

Nottingham Forest News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Al Ain vs. Al-Nassr Lineups & Confirmed Team News for AFC Champions League

Al Ain will host Al-Nassr at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday, September 15, as the two teams start their AFC Champions League Elite campaigns. It

Soccer News / centredevils / September 13

Cristiano Ronaldo demands lifetime bans

Cristiano Ronaldo is continuing to make his influence on the football world felt, even as he approaches the end of his career. The Portuguese international, playing for Al-Nassr at club-level, has huge amounts of influence in Saudi Arabia after signing a new club contract last year.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Tonight?

Al-Khaleej will face Al-Nassr in a Saudi Pro League clash on Saturday, September 12, and Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be the star of the visitors’ attack at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo News / HITC / September 9

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to 2-1 win over Abha with historic header for 979th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his pursuit of 1,000 career goals as his header helped Al Nassr secure a 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, rising above his marker to meet an Angelo corner before powering his header towards the far post.