CRISTIANO RONALDO

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Rodri salutes Ronaldo’s incredible impact despite Portugal’s World Cup exit

Spanish and Manchester City star midfielder Rodri says Portuguese football star and one of the world’s greats in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, deserves all the praise for the sterling role he’s played at the highest level for a very long time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal future unresolved after World Cup loss

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has not yet decided whether he will continue playing for Portugal after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain.

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FIFA World Cup: Spain leave it late to knockout out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

A neat strike in the dying embers of the match saw Spain defeat neighbours 1-0 in their Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.

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'It has special meaning' - Ronaldo hails emotional Portugal victory in Diogo Jota tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo has said Portugal's dramatic 2-1 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia carried extra emotion as it came almost exactly one year after the tragic death of his former international teammate Diogo Jota.

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Ronaldo on target again as Portugal fight back against Croatia to reach World Cup last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout goal as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in dramatic fashion in Toronto, sealing a place in the last 16 where they will face Spain.

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'I always arrive': Cristiano Ronaldo's belief shines through after 'dark week'

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he had endured a "difficult, dark week" of criticism but insisted "I always arrive" after responding with two goals and a record-breaking performance in Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan.