CRISTIANO RONALDO

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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.

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Cristiano Ronaldo on the double as Portugal get first win of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal registered their first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0 at the Houston Stadium in Texas.

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Conceicao shoots down Cristiano Ronaldo 'passing claims' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan clash

Francisco Conceicao has insisted Portugal's players are not under pressure to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, despite growing criticism over the veteran forward's influence after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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