AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi." *Argentina's forward Yamila Rodriguez shows her left leg tattooed with the portraits of late Argentine football star Diego Maradona...
PARIS (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 200th international appearance with the winner as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, June 20, while Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway. *Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the...
LISBON (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday, June 19, he would "never give up" playing for Portugal as he prepares to make his 200th international appearance against Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying. *Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored a goal...
RIYADH (AFP) --Â Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to remain in Saudi Arabia next season on Thursday, June 1, despite failing to land any silverware since his lucrative move to the oil-rich kingdom. *Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo stands for the anthem ahead of the Saudi Pro...
PARIS (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. *A woman walks past metal curtains with an image depicting Argentine football star Lionel...
LISBON (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's international appearance record on Thursday, March 23, and marked the occasion by scoring twice in Portugal's 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying. *Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (left) vies for a header with...
RIYADH (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, Jan. 19, in a lively reunion with his great rival Lionel Messi that demonstrated the financial firepower of the resource-rich Gulf. Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine...
RIYADH (AFP) -- A Saudi real estate mogul won a ticket to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly after bidding $2.6 million at auction, an official said Tuesday, Jan. 17. Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine forward Lionel Messi looks on during the French L1 football match between...
Al-Nassr's new Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo greets the fans during his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on January 3, 2023. (AFP) RIYADH (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he...
LONDON (AFP) — Unwanted by Europe's elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo's steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football's most feared strikers. A handout photo provided by Saudi soccer club Al Nasr FC on January 2,...
RIYADH (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday, Dec. 30, signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than €200 million. A handout picture released by Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr football club on their Twitter account shows Portugal's forward...
Looks like the football GOAT (greatest of all time) debate is already over for Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos. Lionel Messi (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos posted a photo of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi before...
