BEIJING (AFP) -- Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday, Jan. 3, to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in their home country, with multiple online platforms selling out within a few hours. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) Ronaldo is immensely popular in...
RIYADH (AFP) -- When Karim Benzema joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad this year on a lucrative deal, a comfortable pre-retirement stint seemed assured for the Ballon d'Or winner. It is not turning out that way. Ittihad's French forward Karim Benzema (2nd-L) and Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Inter Miami on Monday, Dec. 11, confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a showdown between Lionel Messi and old rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (left) walks past Riyadh All-Star's...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo said he had more left in him this year after scoring his 50th goal of 2023 in Al Nassr's 5-2 Saudi King Cup victory over rivals Al Shabab. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo vies for the ball with Shabab's Argentine defender Ever Banega and Saudi...
DUBAI (AFP) -- Al Nassr rested Cristiano Ronaldo and started the majority of its foreign contingent on the bench as it concluded the Asian Champions League group campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Istiklol on Tuesday night, Dec. 5. Nassr's Saudi Forward Mohammed Maran (left) replaces Nassr's...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo convinced the referee to change his mind after awarding him a penalty in Al Nassr's AFC Champions League 0-0 draw with Iran's Persepolis. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) The 38-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid great appeared to...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr booked its place in the Asian Champions League knockout stages on Monday, Nov. 27, with a 0-0 draw at home to Iran's Persepolis. Nassr's Saudi Forward Mohammed Maran (left) replaces Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Inter Miami says it has not agreed to compete in Saudi Arabia next February, refuting the claims by a promoter announced earlier on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that the MLS team would face two Saudi clubs. Inter Miami (AFP) Hours after the touting of a match between Lionel Messi's Inter...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia was named as the lone bidder for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 31, a major success that follows a string of high-profile sports acquisitions. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticized over its human rights...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years to score two stunning goals and propel his Al Nassr side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al Duhail of Qatar in the AFC Champions League. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal with teammate Nassr's Saudi...
ZENICA (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Roberto Martinez's relentless Portugal thrashed Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5-0, on Monday, Oct. 16, in Euro 2024 qualifying. Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group J qualification...
PARIS (AFP) -- France, Belgium and Portugal all blinked with a Euro 2024 place in their grasps but clung on for one-goal victories on Friday night, Oct. 13, which made them the first sides to qualify for next year's tournament. Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates react at the end of...
