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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…

Messi, Ronaldo Lead Tributes To Pele

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The world football is mourning the death of football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) following the announcement last Thursday. The Brazilian great had been battling with kidney and prostate issues over the years and finally gave up the ghost at age 82 after persistent interventions by doctors. The man who goes to his grave as the only player to win three World Cup trophies as well as the only player to score as many as 1,279 goals in 1,363 games is touted as arguably the greatest of all time. Various international football federations, retired stars, active footballers and fans…

Ronaldo’s Sister Accuses Portugal Fans of Being ‘Sick, Soulless and Forever Ungrateful’ Following Criticism of Her Brother

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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has accused Portugal fans of being 'forever ungrateful' following criticism of her brother's performances, and has insisted that the Manchester United forward is still 'the best player in the world'. Ronaldo endured a miserable evening on Tuesday as he squandered some key chances in Portugal's 1-0 defeat against Spain that saw his side miss out on the semi-finals of the Nations League. Fans hit out at Ronaldo's display on social media, with some questioning whether he is still worthy of having a place in the starting line-up, but Aveiro has leapt to the defence of her sibling. 'He…