Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s (almost) final international stats
Both Messi and Ronaldo are nearing the end of their international careers – but who was better?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: Decision reached on Portugal future as Romano reveals truth on ’emergency meeting’
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be given the opportunity to play for Portugal again after withdrawing from the squad during this international break.
Haaland, Ronaldo, Mbappe joined by Luxembourg, Kosovo hitmen in Nations League top 10 scorers ever
The Nations League top scorers features the usual suspects – Haaland, Mbappe, Ronaldo and co – alongside some less familiar names…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Stockholm syndrome rife as Bruno Fernandes reveals unbelievable ‘most important thing’
Bruno Fernandes’ press conference shows the extraordinary stranglehold CR7 has over his teammates and the Portuguese nation as a whole.
Five Nations League games to watch, feat. Zidane’s homecoming, post-Ronaldo Portugal, Dzeko’s farewell
There are some tasty clashes the Nations League this weekend, with France going home with Zidane while Portugal return without Ronaldo…
Ronaldo fanboy Ferdinand ‘annoyed’ at critics for ‘judging him’ in only rational way
Just like the man himself, Rio Ferdinand cannot accept that Cristiano Ronaldo is finished. He’s ‘annoyed’ that we’re ‘judging him on the last three or four years’.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes perfect exit thanks to limelight thieves Manchester City
Cristiano Ronaldo flouncing out of the Portugal camp would be the story of any other international break. Our thanks to Man City for ensuring he leaves in the shadows.
‘Major reason’ for Cristiano Ronaldo decision on Portugal future revealed after he ‘considered’ retiring
A European football expert has revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal after this summer’s World Cup.
Where does Enzo Fernandez sit on top 10 player combined transfer fees list?
Enzo Fernandez’s £125m City move took him from 24th in this list all the way to the podium.
The one Saudi Pro League club Cristiano Ronaldo HASN’T scored against
Ronaldo has scored against 23 of 24 Saudi teams he’s played.
Romano reveals Marcus Rashford ‘message’ about leaving Man Utd for Cristiano Ronaldo reunion
Fabrizio Romano has reported whether Marcus Rashford wants to leave Manchester United for Al-Nassr in the summer transfer window.
Five strikers older than Ollie Watkins who thrived at Man Utd…
Ollie Watkins might be in his 30s but Manchester United have good form for signing veteran goalscorers…
Ronaldo plans to use Al-Nassr control to land Bruno Fernandes from Man Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo is taking some control of transfer decisions at Al-Nassr, and is leading an ‘intense effort’ to sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United.
Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s unforgivable World Cup failure
Portugal’s outstanding squad never stood a chance with Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez holding them back.
Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to take new job after Portugal suffer World Cup exit
Presenter Jeff Stelling has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to accept a new job shortly following Portugal’s exit from the World Cup.
Roberto Martinez is ‘appallingly bad manager’ to pander to Ronaldo
Both Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo get a kicking in the Mailbox after Portugal lost to a pretty poor Spain side.
Ronaldo and Portugal die wondering after limp World Cup exit to below-par Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo’s final attempt at World Cup glory ended with barely a whimper as Portugal limped out at the hands of Spain.
Super-sub Merino nets late Spain winner to end Ronaldo’s World Cup dream
Arsenal midfielder Merino once again demonstrated his qualities as a deadly finisher to knock Ronaldo and Portugal out of the World Cup
Ronaldo and Portugal kept in World Cup by mysterious ‘technology nobody knew about’
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal remain in the World Cup thanks to use of a mysterious ‘technology nobody knew about’ against Croatia.
Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show
Roberto Martinez was brave enough to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo – will he have the balls to drop the Portugal superstar against Spain?
2030 World Cup managers predicted: England appoint Poch, Southgate rescues Germany after Klopp disgrace
The 2026 World Cup may have featured the strongest selection of coaches in the competition’s history; just wait until England steal Pochettino.
Man Utd replacement among shock nine with more World Cup knockout goals than Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has fewer knockout goals than World Cup icons Matthew Upson, Wout Weghorst and Zanka…
Why the Messi v Ronaldo ‘dream’ World Cup final could happen but absolutely won’t
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet in the World Cup final after landing on opposite sides of the draw. But there’s one problem…
Ronaldo bags World Cup brace but ‘would’ve scored’ hat-trick four years ago
Lee Dixon felt Cristiano Ronaldo “would’ve scored” a goal which would have ensured a World Cup hat-trick four years ago, suggesting his assets are fading.
Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan.
Ronaldo goals won’t please ‘everyone who loves football’ but he’s made his point
ITV’s insistence that Cristiano Ronaldo is some universally loved football hero was grating, but he and Portugal have made their mark now.
So-called ‘world record’ holder Cristiano Ronaldo has actually scored zero proper goals for Portugal
Are you really a world-record holder if you have to lower yourself to counting goals scored against Scotland? Cristiano Ronaldo is an embarrassing fraud.
Over to you, Ronaldo: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland send repeat World Cup message
Lionel Messi has five goals. Kylian Mbappe has four. Erling Haaland has four. Cristiano Ronaldo must respond. Over to you, Cristiano. Again.
Ronaldo ‘blasted’ by team-mate in ‘brutal’ takedown as Portugal hit by World Cup crisis
Cristiano Ronaldo has been ‘blasted’ by a ‘brutal’ Portugal team-mate, while Nico O’Reilly has a fan in Pep Guardiola but is not for everyone.
Scholes picks side in Ronaldo debate; reveals ‘off-camera’ ‘problem’ chat with Martinez – ‘I don’t get it’
Paul Scholes has revealed what he asked Portugal boss Roberto Martinez ‘off camera’ about Cristiano Ronaldo as the Manchester United legend picks his side in the CR7 debate.