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 […]
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UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans. Ronaldo’s 68th-minute tap-in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old’s longest streak against […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi chapter over, is Club World Cup next?
Cristiano Ronaldo indicated on Monday that he could leave Al Nassr after declaring that a “chapter is over” hours after the Saudi Pro League finished.
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Ronaldo’s tears turn to cheers as Portugal survives his Euro penalty miss
The 39-year-old stepped up to take the overtime PK after a foul on Diogo Jota, but his effort was superbly saved by Jan Oblak.
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Euro 2024: Divisive Ronaldo’s Portugal among favorites
The issue around whether Ronaldo helps or hinders the team still dominates debate over the Euro 2016 winners’ chances of glory in Germany.
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Cristiano Ronaldo poised for Euro record as Portugal name squad
The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be appearing in his 11th major international tournament.
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Monday morning: What We’re Reading
MLS instructed broadcasters not to ‘belabor’ ref issues … Scott LeTellier and the 1994 World Cup … Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi sour soccer saga.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi experience: What he can expect
After lighting up soccer’s biggest stages, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a very different reality in Saudi Arabia with smaller stadiums and less exalted teams — and some very high temperatures. Ronaldo, 37, says he’s embracing the “challenge” of the Saudi Pro League, a step into the unknown for a player who is more used to Real […]
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's 10th hat trick for Portugal
In a 5-0 win over Luxembourg, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first three to give him 115 goals from 182 caps and his 10th Portugal hat trick. The first two came from the penalty spot. The second after Ronaldo was fouled by goalkeeper Anthony Moris. Ronaldo had to retake after encroachment and finished the second as […]