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☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says his long-standing ‘rivalry’ with Lionel Messi is over
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Vasco Cotovio | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? But according to Ronaldo himself, the “rivalry” between the pair has disappeared since they swapped European clubs for pastures new – Ronaldo moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi to Inter Miami in the US. Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi. Ronaldo and Messi spent the height of their careers playing in Spain for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, which helped to heighten the rivalry between the players – and their fans. Messi also added 10 LaLiga titles and Ronaldo won two.

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☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says Saudi league is better than MLS following Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the Saudi Arabian soccer league is better than Major League Soccer (MLS) just a day after long-time rival Lionel Messi completed his move to the US to play for Inter Miami. “The Saudi league is better than MLS,” Ronaldo said following Al Nassr’s 5-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Celta Vigo, Reuters reported. The 38-year-old said last month that any new signings for Saudi clubs would be “very welcome” to join him in the league. Since then, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino have been among the star names to move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Ronaldo also said he would never return to Europe to play soccer as the strength of the leagues are diminishing.

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☆ Cristiano Ronaldo scores last-minute winner on record-breaking 200th appearance for Portugal
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner against Iceland on the night he became the first men’s player in history to reach 200 international appearances. The 38-year-old, who made his debut for Portugal in 2003, received a Guinness World Record certificate to mark the occasion prior to kick off. “Also to the Portugal national team, the federation. Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr after the World Cup. It was the first time Brazil had conceded four or more goals in a match since that fateful 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup.

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☆ Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth. I would say that before Pelé soccer was just a sport. He is gone, but his magic will endure.”Pelé scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches and is the only three-time world champion, winning titles in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Throughout his life, Pelé inspired generations of athletes and deserves every tribute.”Ronaldo, who led Brazil to a fifth World Cup title in 2002, described Pelé as “Unique. Four years ago, Mbappé became only the second teenager — after Pelé — to score a goal in a World Cup final.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo speaks for first time since shock World Cup exit
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“To win a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “Fortunately, I won a lot of titles of international dimension, including Portugal, but to put the name of our country in the highest level in the world was my biggest dream. I never faced away from the fight and I never gave up on that dream.”It is likely the 37-year-old’s final appearance at a World Cup. However, his benching by Santos and his recent contract termination from Manchester United, which was announced just after the World Cup started, arguably overshadowed Ronaldo’s time at Qatar 2022, a tournament where he scored just one goal. “Thank you, Portugal.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo denies he swore at Portugal coach over substitution
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, said the comments he made as he left the field in the 65th minute were in fact aimed at a South Korean player. “What happened was before my substitution, the South Korea player told me to get off quickly. The 37-year-old is seeking to equal the Portuguese record of most World Cup goals held by Eusebio, who racked up nine in 1966 in England, the only World Cup tournament he played in. Fu Tian/China News Service/Getty ImagesSantos, asked by reporters about the substitution incident, also said a South Korean player had been aggressive in his comments towards the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. We wanted to go through with a win, we wanted to go through playing good football to keep boosting our confidence,” Santos said.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United ‘with immediate effect’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said Tuesday, days after he gave an explosive interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners. It wasn’t known where the 37-year-old Ronaldo will go next after failing to secure a move to a Champions League club in the summer. “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early,” Ronaldo said. “I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect,” it said on Tuesday.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo defends timing of controversial interview, says it ‘won’t shake’ Portugal team
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Zayn Nabbi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has defended the timing of his interview with Piers Morgan, telling reporters on Monday it “won’t shake the changing room’s concentration and focus” ahead of the World Cup. “In my life, the best timing is always my timing,” Ronaldo said at press conference. Ronaldo is appearing in his fifth and possibly final World Cup and says Portugal is the best team at the tournament. “We will see in the end who the best team is, but I believe Portugal is the best team in this World Cup. Portugal is in World Cup Group H alongside Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Has Portuguese star ruined his legacy after TV interview slamming Manchester United?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It is no secret that the Portuguese superstar has not enjoyed a fairytale reunion with Manchester United ever since he returned to Old Trafford last year. Since trying to force a move away from United over the summer, Ronaldo has featured sparingly, only making 16 appearances for the Red Devils. “He thinks he is [bigger than Ten Hag] and in the footballing world he is, but at Manchester United right now he’s not. Manchester United beat Fulham on Sunday, taking the club to fifth place in the Premier League table. In that statement, the club said: “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.

CNN —Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he keeps his son’s ashes with him at his home and describes his death as the “worst” moment of his life. “[My son’s] ashes are with me, like my Daddy, they are here in the house. It’s – you don’t know if you cry or you don’t know if you smile. Cristiano Ronaldo said losing his son was the "worst" moment of his life. “And to pass through in that moment was probably the most difficult moment that I have in my life.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The superstar has been on a war-path against his current club and is clearly uninspired by Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family. He says there are “things inside the club” that are preventing Manchester United from reaching the top level and competing with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and now league leader Arsenal. I think the fans should know the truth, should know that the players want the best for the club,” Ronaldo added. This is why I came to Manchester United. Manchester United released a statement on its website saying it “notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.”It added: “The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Manchester United of betrayal, claims he is being forced out
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo says the club have betrayed him and he is being forced out, while he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. If you don’t respect me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”United did not immediately respond when contacted by Reuters for comment. After the Tottenham game, Ten Hag said Ronaldo remained “an important player in the squad.”Ronaldo said Manchester United did not support him when his daughter was taken to hospital in July. This is why I came to Manchester United. A big club like Manchester United brings a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world.”

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