Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez’s side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debutants Uzbekistan before the tricky test of Colombia. […]
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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, now at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, is set to appear at a record sixth World Cup. Portugal and […]
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Portugal, even without Cristiano Ronaldo, provided a perfect pre-World Cup test for the USMNT
A Puerto Rican couple had traveled from San Juan to Atlanta even though the wife said she was “scared” to visit the United States, because of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). That Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States offered little sense of security, because “people don’t seem to know that.” But a […]
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Soccer America Trivia contest #8
Congratulations to Kevin Leahy on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #8. Kudos to Nicholas Concilio, Jon Katz, Doug Kidd, Stan Kuff, Liam Ryan and Kevin Sims for also correctly answering all five questions. Trivia contest #81️⃣ At what World Cup did Portugal achieve its highest finish? 19662️⃣ Which player has scored the most […]
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Injured Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal friendlies against USA and Mexico
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, was on Friday left out of the Portugal squad to play pre-World Cup friendlies against tournament co-hosts Mexico and the United States later this month. The 41-year-old has not played for his Saudi club Al-Nassr since the end of February but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez […]
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Ronaldo red ‘nothing to do with me’: Ireland coach
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card the Portugal captain received during Thursday’s 2–0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Dublin. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner exchanged words with Hallgrimsson after being sent off in the second half. Ronaldo had suggested before the match that Hallgrimsson was […]
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World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Poignant Portugal cruises, England unbeaten
Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel’s uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season.
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UEFA Nations League: Portugal toasts Ronaldo’s ‘winner mentality’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach and teammates praised his leadership after Sunday’s Nations League final win over Spain in Munich. Portugal twice fell behind but came back both times, with Ronaldo scoring the second equalizer. “A captain with the type of experience he has is essential—to show the necessary values and personality,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez. […]
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Thursday AM: USMNT & USWNT: Who’s No. 1 in goal? Also: Mexico takes 16-year-old phenom, Cristiano Ronaldo breaks jinx.
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more soccer news! Good morning! In today’s SA Daily, Brian Sciaretta goes down the list of USMNT players who have a lot to gain — and those who have a lot to lose — this summer. The USA’s official roster for the Gold Cup will be released later this […]