Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP)
March 2025
Ronaldo has reportedly offered support to Amorim’s transfer plans, as Manchester United target Sporting winger Francisco Trincao for a summer move.
United are preparing for a squad overhaul, and Amorim wants to reunite with Trincao. However, Sporting plan to demand over £50m — exceeding his release clause — complicating the deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
March 2025
Reports of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami on a short-term deal have been debunked by Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed there is no truth to the story.
While Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr contract ends this season, Romano clarified the Portuguese star is likely to extend his stay in Saudi Arabia, ruling out any imminent MLS switch or reunion with Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Potentially June–July 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo could join Inter Miami on a short-term deal for the FIFA Club World Cup, linking up with Lionel Messi.
With no contract extension yet agreed at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is reportedly open to a brief U.S. stint before returning to Saudi Arabia. The move would allow the 40-year-old to feature in FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup hosted in the United States.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
March 2025 (ahead of 2026 World Cup planning)
Cristiano Ronaldo’s place in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup squad is under scrutiny, with rising pressure to give younger talents like Gonçalo Ramos a bigger role.
Didi Hamann questioned Ronaldo’s continued inclusion, saying he had little influence at the last Euros and may hinder development of players like Ramos and Trincão. Critics argue Portugal must look ahead if they hope to contend in 2026, as Ronaldo’s effectiveness wanes. Coach Roberto Martínez faces a crucial decision.
Denmark vs. Portugal
21 March 2025
Rasmus Højlund scored the only goal to seal a 1-0 win for Denmark over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal.
Coming off the bench, Højlund netted in the 78th minute following a Christian Eriksen assist, celebrating with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” as Ronaldo watched from the sidelines. Eriksen earlier missed a penalty, but Denmark held firm to take a lead into Sunday’s second leg in Lisbon.
Gab Marcotti: “This was one of the worst Portugal performances.”
