Tag: Cristiano Ronaldo

Harewood hails Ronaldo as “machine” and model pro after 1,000-goal talk

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Marlon Harewood says Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity and numbers were signposted as early as his Manchester United days, arguing that his current output at 40, plus his ambitions to reach 1,000 goals and play with Cristiano Jr, are the product of extreme professionalism. Reflecting on facing Ronaldo in England, Harewood highlighted his work ethic, physical standards and mentality, describing him as the blueprint to show young players. With titles and goals across United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr, he believes nobody should be surprised by Ronaldo’s sustained dominance.

FIFA hits Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr with open-ended transfer ban

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Al-Nassr have been placed under a FIFA transfer ban that prevents them registering new players from December 19, with the sanction recorded as lasting “until lifted”. Several other Saudi clubs, including Al Shabab, Damac and Al Riyadh, have also been hit with similar restrictions. The ban’s duration and precise cause have not been publicly detailed, echoing a 2023 registration suspension resolved when Al-Nassr cleared outstanding financial obligations. The new halt creates major uncertainty around mid-season squad planning in Riyadh and could force the club to prioritise internal solutions.

Bruno Fernandes Rejects Claim Portugal Are “Better Without Ronaldo”

Bruno Fernandes
December 2025

Fernandes addressed claims Portugal play better without Ronaldo, accepting the team can look freer at times but insisting that responsibility lies with the squad, not just their captain. He stressed Ronaldo remains elite in the box, drawing defenders and creating space that others must exploit intelligently. Using comparisons to Gonçalo Ramos and Bernardo Silva, Fernandes argued every attacker adds some qualities and removes others, including himself. He said Portugal must adapt to enhance each player’s strengths, including Ronaldo’s penalty-box threat and gravity, rather than blaming one individual for tactical issues in a team packed with creative options.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Impossible” Link-Up Inspires Simakan

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Simakan described playing with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr as something that once felt “impossible”, given their age gap and Ronaldo’s legendary status. Since arriving from RB Leipzig, he has featured regularly alongside the Portuguese icon, gaining experience from his standards, preparation and relentless competitiveness. Simakan highlighted Ronaldo’s leadership in training and matches, stressing how his mentality, work rate and expectations shape the dressing room. The defender credits their time together for raising his own level, calling the experience surreal yet invaluable as Al-Nassr chase domestic and continental trophies with Ronaldo still central to their plans.

Trump details follow up call from Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Donald Trump has detailed a recent phone call with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portugal star thanked him for a White House tour and Oval Office visit, the latest public exchange in a high profile relationship between the United States president and the Al Nassr forward. Their ties strengthened during a Washington dinner where Ronaldo met Trump and the president’s son, with the White House pushing out social clips and Trump later gifting Ronaldo a ceremonial key, while online fans debate the optics of two global celebrities aligning.

Ronaldo and Georgina line up emotional Madeira wedding in 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo
November 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have reportedly chosen Funchal Cathedral for their wedding, scheduling a Christian ceremony on Ronaldo’s home island in summer 2026 after the World Cup. The long term couple got engaged in August, confirming the proposal with a ring reveal on social media. The pair, together since 2016 and parents to five children, plan a reception at a luxury hotel close to the hospital where Ronaldo was born and near Nacional’s base, a club from his youth. The venue c

Martinez calls Ireland loss a “day to forget” as Portugal’s unbeaten run ends

Portugal national team
World Cup qualifier against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Portugal’s long unbeaten World Cup qualifying run ended with a 2-0 loss to Ireland, leaving them needing a final-round victory to secure automatic qualification. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) received the first red card of his international career on a night when little went right.
Troy Parrott (Ireland) struck twice against a disjointed defence, punishing poor set-piece organisation and a lack of fluency in possession. Roberto Martinez (Portugal) lamented missing Pedro Neto (Portugal), Nuno Mendes (Portugal) and Bruno Fernandes (Portugal), admitted his side started badly, and said everything that could go wrong did in a performance he labelled a day to forget.

Ronaldo sees first Portugal red in costly Ireland defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
World Cup qualifier against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) endured a nightmare night in a World Cup qualifier against Ireland, receiving the first red card of his international career for an elbow on Dara O’Shea after a VAR review, leaving his team two goals down and reduced to ten men.
The dismissal came after pre match comments where Ronaldo promised to be a good boy and enjoy what he said would be his final World Cup, but his frustrated reaction, sarcastic applause to home fans and looming suspension now overshadow Portugal’s qualification push.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last, while hinting he could still play on

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr/Portugal)
November 2025

At a Riyadh forum, Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup will “for sure” be his last, citing age and satisfaction with his career, while joking he could keep going. The 40-year-old is set for a record sixth World Cup appearance next summer. Ronaldo remains prolific for Al-Nassr and continues to lead Portugal in qualifying, targeting more milestones as he chases 1,000 career goals. His announcement clarifies timelines for national-team succession planning and sets up tributes during Portugal’s run-in to the tournament.

Ronaldo scores and vents at referee in Al-Nassr win over Neom

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
November 2025

Filmed delivering a sarcastic tirade at halftime after a promising attack was blown dead, Ronaldo later converted a penalty for a 3–1 victory. He continues a prolific chase toward 1,000 career goals, reaching 953 and 83 in the Saudi Pro League. The match flipped after a blocked Ronaldo effort led to a shove on João Félix for the decisive spot-kick. Post-whistle irony targeted the officiating, but performance remained decisive. Luis Maximiano guessed wrong from 12 yards as Al-Nassr preserved a perfect league start.

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