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13 Feb

Raphael Varane reveals secret of Ronaldo’s longevity in football

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Former France international Raphael Varane has given reasons for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity in football. According to him, the Portuguese player invests a substantial amount of money in his physical and mental health. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender also lauded Ronaldo for his willpower and dedication on and off the pitch. During an interview with French top news outlet L’Equipe, Varane, who shared the dressing room with Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, spoke about the Portuguese’s commitment and how he has been able to reach such enviable heights. “Firstly, he has an extraordinary physique. More…

04 Feb

‘They booed, insulted me’ – Cristiano Ronaldo names his favourite stadium

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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he loved playing at Barcelona’s home ground, Camp Nou, despite the hostile reception from Catalan supporters. Ronaldo, a former Real Madrid forward, regularly visited Camp Nou during his time with Los Blancos. The Portuguese football icon had an intense rivalry with then-Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, which added a new dimension to the fabled El Clasico. Ronaldo also visited Camp Nou as a Manchester United and Juventus player and has a decent record at the stadium. The second-highest Ballon d’Or winner in history played at Camp Nou 20 times in his career. He scored 20 goals…

17 Dec

Ronaldo To Run For Brazil Federation Presidency

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Brazil legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country’s football association and wants to “recover the prestige” of the national team. The 48-year-old, who was capped 98 times, will run as a candidate to replace current Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Brazil, record five-time winners of the World Cup, last won the competition in 2002 and have not progressed further than the quarter-final stage since. “For many decades, Brazilian football has always been the escape route for the Brazilian people when they faced daily problems,” Ronaldo told Globo Esporte. “This was the fuel…

12 Sep

Ronaldo Criticises Ten Hag & Says Man Utd Must ‘Rebuild Everything’

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Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and said the club must “rebuild everything” in order to compete for football’s biggest prizes again. The Dutch boss is under pressure after United’s eighth-placed finish last season – their lowest in Premier League history – and two defeats in their opening three games at the start of this campaign. And Ronaldo, who had two spells at the club before leaving for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, questioned Ten Hag’s mentality. “The coach says they cannot compete to win the [Premier] League and Champions League,” he told the Rio Ferdinand Presents…

05 Jul

‘An Honour’ To Face Ronaldo, Says Mbappe

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Kylian Mbappe says it is “an honour” to play against Cristiano Ronaldo as France prepare to take on Portugal in their Euro 2024 quarter-final. Frenchman Mbappe, 25, signed for Real Madrid this summer – a club where Ronaldo won four successive Champions League titles. The two will go head-to-head in Hamburg on Friday (kick-off 20:00 BST) and Mbappe describes it as “a pleasure” to face Portugal’s five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “It’s the admiration I’ve always had for Cristiano, for the player. Over time, I’ve had the chance to get to know him and talk to him many times. We’re still…

04 Jul

Euro 2024: Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid Galacticos Past & Future Meet

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Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo on his wall. On Friday, Mbappe will be up against Ronaldo in the flesh. France and Portugal face-off in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. While multiple world-class players will be in action for both sides, it is hard to escape this being a gladiatorial duel between Ronaldo and Mbappe. This is not the first time the two icons have shared a pitch. They met in the 2017-18 Champions League last 16, when Real Madrid comfortably beat Mbappe’s PSG 5-2 on aggregate – on Ronaldo’s way to a fourth and final Champions…

02 Jul

Euro 2024: Tears To Triumph For Ronaldo As Portugal Beat Slovenia On Penalties

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Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after his penalty was saved in extra time but Portugal still progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 following a dramatic shootout victory over Slovenia. Portugal’s superstar captain saw his penalty kept out by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak and he was consoled by his team-mates, as fans chanted his name in the stands. But he recovered to score his country’s first penalty in the shootout – where goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three kicks he faced – before Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva netted the winning kick. Ronaldo was involved in the thick of…

18 Jun

Euro 2024: Dias Praises ‘Inspirational’ Ronaldo Before Opener

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Portugal defender Ruben Dias described Cristiano Ronaldo as an “inspiration” as he prepares to make history by appearing in a sixth European Championship. The veteran forward first played at a Euros in 2004 and has scored in every edition since. Should he score in Germany this summer he will also become the tournament’s oldest-ever scorer. Portugal begin their Euro 2024 campaign in Group F against 1996 finalists the Czech Republic at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena. Asked about what it means to see Ronaldo prepare to lead his country at Euro 2024 at the age of 39, Manchester City defender Dias…

17 Nov

Wizkid Reveals Who’s His GOAT Between Ronaldo And Messi

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Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has waded into the football debate on which player the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). In an interview where he participated in a speed race segment, Wizkid was asked to choose between two variants, including football. Asked who he would prefer between Ronaldo and Messi, Wizkid settled on Ronaldo. Though not a football fan, he still holds the opinion that, Ronaldo has better football prowess than his Argentine counterpart. He was also made to answer some questions on the ongoing rivalry between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, of which he chose the latter. If given the chance…

21 Jun

Ronaldo Scores Winner On Historic 200th Cap

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute winner on his historic night as he became the first men’s player to win 200 international caps in their Euro 2024 qualifying win over Iceland. The 38-year-old turned home Goncalo Inacio’s header from close range. The goal was initially ruled out for an Inacio offside but was awarded by the video assistant referee. That was Ronaldo’s 123rd international goal, extending his world record. Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo broke Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa’s 196-cap record in March – and was given a certificate by Guinness World Records before kick-off to mark this latest landmark. “For me…