'He has the numbers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo': Guardiola makes massive comparison for Premier League star
4 months ago

'He has the numbers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo': Guardiola makes massive comparison for Premier League star

Hindustan Times  

Defending champions Manchester City began their Premier League 2024-25 campaign on a dominating note, sealing a 2-0 win vs arch-rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Guardiola said, "He has the numbers for Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who controlled the last decade, 15 years, absolutely everything. City have now won their opening Premier League match of the season in 13 of the last 14 seasons, with the other game a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in 2021-22. Meanwhile, Chelsea have lost their Premier League campaign opener for a third time in the last eight seasons, as many times as they did in their last 25 seasons in the competition.

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Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record

Hindustan Times  

Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres may not have found the back of the net in the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday at the José Alvalade Stadium, but the striker still remains in hunt to shatter Lionel Messi's long-standing record of most goals scored in a single season. Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring his team's …

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws

Associated Press  

ROME — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. I’m in good company alongside Cristiano and Messi.” The 36-year-old Lewandowski required 125 matches to reach the century mark, two more than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo. Also, Arsenal kept red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres quiet in …

'Goals Are Like Ketchup': Cristiano Ronaldo Delivers Hilarious Response on His Historic Feat in the Champions League
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Goals Are Like Ketchup': Cristiano Ronaldo Delivers Hilarious Response on His Historic Feat in the Champions League

News 18  

Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo feels goals and trophies are like “ketchup” as once they start coming, there is no stopping. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated players in Champions League history. He first won the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008 and secured four titles during his time at Real Madrid. View this post on Instagram A …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the one goal he wants to achieve before he retires as he takes a joking dig at Brazilian legend Romario
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the one goal he wants to achieve before he retires as he takes a joking dig at Brazilian legend Romario

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared to aim a joking dig at former Barcelona and Brazil legend Romario during his interview on Wednesday. Speaking with Rio Ferdinand in a new video on his YouTube channel, the Portuguese superstar highlighted his desire to reach 1000 goals, a feat only a few players have ever achieved. However, many sources, such as the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks two more goalscoring records in Al-Nassr's final league game of the season... as 39-year-old nets twice vs Al-Ittihad
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks two more goalscoring records in Al-Nassr's final league game of the season... as 39-year-old nets twice vs Al-Ittihad

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has shattered two more goalscoring records after bagging a brace in Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over rivals Al-Ittihad on Monday. Two strikes against Al-Ittihad ensured the former Real Madrid, Man United, and Juventus star would become the new holder for the most goals scored in a single Saudi Pro League season. Cristiano Ronaldo has shattered two more goalscoring records …

Real Madrid switch style to knock out Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, book place in Champions League semi-finals
8 months ago

Real Madrid switch style to knock out Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, book place in Champions League semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

It could have been an all-English semi-final in one and a Spanish affair in another. Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after winning the match Haaland was on Nacho early on Wednesday and had slid in to meet a Kevin de Bruyne delivery but Andriy Lunin, who would emerge Real Madrid’s hero in the tie-breaker, got there first and he had …

Haaland discusses his Man City future and toppling Messi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Haaland discusses his Man City future and toppling Messi

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Erling Haaland knew the impact his words could have... and said them anyway. “If I say this now,” Haaland said, “it’s probably gonna be a massive headline tomorrow. Madrid was considered City’s biggest rival when Haaland left Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, and reports of a move have circulated ever since. I don’t think I …

Guardiola hails Haaland’s ‘special mentality’ to seek out goals
10 months, 1 week ago

Guardiola hails Haaland’s ‘special mentality’ to seek out goals

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland’s strong mentality is the key to the Norwegian’s scoring prowess despite trying to take pressure off the 23-year-old’s shoulders. Haaland scored his first goal since November in a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday after spending two months on the sidelines due to a foot injury. His return allied to Kevin De Bruyne’s recent comeback …

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 39: A look at 5 major records of Real Madrid and Manchester United icon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 39: A look at 5 major records of Real Madrid and Manchester United icon

Hindustan Times  

"I don't follow records; records follow me," Cristiano Ronaldo was bold enough to talk about his greatness during his bitter-sweet second stint at Manchester United. One of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, Ronaldo championed multiple top-tier leagues through his glorious spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Ronaldo has also scored the most UEFA …

Watch: Alejandro Garnacho revives old memories of Rooney, Ronaldo with sensational strike for Man United vs Everton
1 year ago

Watch: Alejandro Garnacho revives old memories of Rooney, Ronaldo with sensational strike for Man United vs Everton

Hindustan Times  

Manchester United produced a commanding show in the Premier League encounter against Everton in an away fixture, thrashing them 3-0 on Sunday. Winger Alejandro Garnacho set the tone early as he scored a sensational overhead goal three minutes into the match. The goal was easily the best in the week and it also revived memories of a similar strike by …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 1 month ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again: Who has scored the highest number of goals in 2023?
1 year, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again: Who has scored the highest number of goals in 2023?

The Hindu  

The 2022-23 football season has seen two youngsters dominating the scoring charts, which indicates the passing of the baton from the duopoly of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Against Damac FC in the Saudi Pro League, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored from the free-kick after nearly seven months to get yet another goal to his name in 2023. Since …

Premier League 2023-24: Man City faces tough test against Brighton with De Bruyne missing
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Man City faces tough test against Brighton with De Bruyne missing

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s players returned fit from the international break and now face one of their “toughest tests” in the Premier League this season with the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. The treble winners had 17 players away with their countries but Guardiola said on Friday that “everyone is fit except Kevin” …

Cristiano Ronaldo sets his sights on jaw-dropping 1,000 goal career target following a challenge to complete the audacious feat from Porto's president - after he extends his international goal haul wi
1 year, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sets his sights on jaw-dropping 1,000 goal career target following a challenge to complete the audacious feat from Porto's president - after he extends his international goal haul wi

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to score 1,000 goals before he retires after he was challenged to achieve the jaw-dropping feat by FC Porto's president. It came after the Al-Nassr superstar extended his record 125 international goal haul on Friday night, scoring twice to help Portugal claim a 3-2 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Slovakia, which was …

Haaland breaks Ronaldo’s record; gets level with Salah for most Premier League goals in a 38-game season
1 year, 8 months ago

Haaland breaks Ronaldo’s record; gets level with Salah for most Premier League goals in a 38-game season

The Hindu  

Erling Haaland scored twice against Leicester City to get level with Mohammed Salah for most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League season. Earlier Liverpool forward Salah had set the record in the 2017-2018 season with 32 goals in a season, breaking the record of Cristiano Ronaldo,, Alan Shearer, and Luis Suárez, all of whom had 31 goals. Haaland broke …

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87
1 year, 8 months ago

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal continues to be at the helm of the list of players with the most goals in international football. Ronaldo, the most-capped international, also holds the all-time record for most career goals. Daei held the record for the most goals scored until September 2021, when Ronaldo surpassed him with a goal against Ireland in a World Cup …

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice Against Liechtenstein To Become First Male Player To Reach 100 International Goals
1 year, 8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice Against Liechtenstein To Become First Male Player To Reach 100 International Goals

ABP News  

On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo scripted history in the ongoing UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier game against Liechtenstein as he scored twice. After he scored the second goal, he also became the first player to get to 100 competitive goals in men's international football history. In an interview ahead of Portugal's match against Liechtenstein, Ronaldo talked about his second stint with Premier …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their capacity and they have dominated football for more than a decade now. In 839 club games that he has played, Messi has scored 699 goals. If Lionel Messi ends up scoring against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club as per GOAL.com. …

Cristiano Ronaldo knew it was 'IMPOSSIBLE' to join a Champions League club after Man United exit
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo knew it was 'IMPOSSIBLE' to join a Champions League club after Man United exit

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo knew that it was 'practically impossible' to join a Champions League club after the bombshell interview that led to his Manchester United exit, according to reports. Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr in a deal making him the highest-paid player in the world Ronaldo finally signed the contract after a meeting with club president Musalli Al-Muammar From the moment …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
1 year, 11 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
1 year, 11 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Associated Press  

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals scored in friendlies or matches against semi-professional or even amateur teams. Pelé scored a total of 95 goals with Brazil’s national team, but 18 of those goals came against clubs or combined squads in games which usually are not included in official …

'I Have The Feeling he is Not at His Best': Pep Guardiola Hopes Erling Haaland Will Get Better
1 year, 11 months ago

'I Have The Feeling he is Not at His Best': Pep Guardiola Hopes Erling Haaland Will Get Better

News 18  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is not at his best and can get even better despite the Norwegian becoming the fastest player to reach 20 goals in Premier League history during his side’s 3-1 win at Leeds United. “I am still more than satisfied but I had the feeling in the first part of the season he …

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched against Switzerland
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched against Switzerland

Firstpost  

Portugal star Ronaldo left his teammates behind and walked off alone through the tunnel after the win against Switzerland on Wednesday. Ramos’ first career start for his national team came as Ronaldo’s replacement and he scored on just his fourth touch of the game in the 17th minute to give Portugal a 1-0 lead. A six-goal outing to send Portugal …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022

Hindustan Times  

Making his presence felt at the grandest stage of them all in Argentina's tournament opener against Saudi Arabia, record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi surpassed his idol and football great Maradona by opening his account at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi have smashed spectacular individual records in the group stage phase of …

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League

Associated Press  

His first goal was a nonchalant, outside-of-the-foot finish. Lionel Messi kept up his stellar pre- World Cup form to help rampant Paris Saint-Germain become one of four teams to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, along with Chelsea, Benfica and Borussia Dortmund. With perhaps the best goal of the 33 scored in the next-to-last round …

Manchester United shows future is brighter without Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United shows future is brighter without Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Manchester United may not have won its first game since banishing Cristiano Ronaldo from the squad but Saturday's 1-1 draw at Chelsea seemed to confirm the belief it is better off without the individualistic superstar. Ronaldo, who has been ordered to train alone by coach Erik ten Hag since leaving the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur early, has only started …

Paul Merson hails Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo as 'the best finisher of all time'
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Merson hails Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo as 'the best finisher of all time'

Daily Mail  

Paul Merson has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the best finisher of all time after the Manchester United forward netted his 700th club career goal. Paul Merson has argued that Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best finisher of all time' Ronaldo took his club career goal tally to 700 with his strike against Everton The Portuguese international has scored two goals in …

European Leagues: Ronaldo scores his 700th goal, Arsenal regains top spot in Premier League
2 years, 2 months ago

European Leagues: Ronaldo scores his 700th goal, Arsenal regains top spot in Premier League

The Hindu  

Premier League goal of the fortnight It was not a worldie or a Puskas award nomination by any measure, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Everton was significant for more than one reason. La Liga goal of the fortnight Valencia’s 2-1 win against Osasuna saw two red cards and two penalty misses but it was Justin Kluivert’s deft finish that was …

CR7-Hundred: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Milestone 700th Club Goal in Win Over Everton
2 years, 2 months ago

CR7-Hundred: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Milestone 700th Club Goal in Win Over Everton

News 18  

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo scaled yet another milestone to add to his long list of accomplishments as the man from Madeira scored the 700th goal of his club career on Sunday. Ronaldo’s winner against Everton in the Premier League marked his 144th goal for the Red Devils, adding to his massive tally of 450 goals for Europe’s most successful …

Premier League: Ronaldo creates history as Man Utd star becomes first player to score 700 club goals
2 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Ronaldo creates history as Man Utd star becomes first player to score 700 club goals

India TV News  

Highlights Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 2-1 win over Everton Sunday He is already the highest scorer at international level Ronaldo has played for Juventus, Real Madrid, Sporting Lisbon at club level Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo created history on Sunday evening as he became the first player to score 700 club goals. Ronaldo’s winner against Everton at Goodison Park …

Cristiano Ronaldo thanks family, fans and teammates after his 700th club goal: United we continue
2 years, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo thanks family, fans and teammates after his 700th club goal: United we continue

India Today  

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has shared an emotional message for his family, fans and teammates after scoring his 700th club career goal in United's away win over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/oYWo766Xcl— Cristiano Ronaldo October 10, 2022 Ronaldo netted his 700th club career goal to help Manchester United seal a 2-1 victory at Everton that moved …

How the world reacted to Ronaldo’s 700th club goal
2 years, 2 months ago

How the world reacted to Ronaldo’s 700th club goal

Al Jazeera  

On Sunday, Manchester United’s Ronaldo became the first player in the history of the game to score 700 club goals. I’m really happy for him, I congratulate him on that performance and I’m also happy it’s his first goal this season in the Premier League – he had to wait for it and I’m sure there will be more goals.” …

Haaland’s goal prowess evoking memories of Ronaldo, Messi
2 years, 2 months ago

Haaland’s goal prowess evoking memories of Ronaldo, Messi

The Hindu  

The contrast could hardly have been more stark. Haaland’s three goals in a 6-3 rout of Ronaldo’s Manchester United on Sunday pushed his total to 17 in 11 games for the league champion – 10 if the Community Shield is discounted. Last season, Dortmund couldn’t do it but we can do it.” Specialist attention has included City doctor Mario Pafundi …

Haaland’s goal prowess evoking memories of Ronaldo, Messi
2 years, 2 months ago

Haaland’s goal prowess evoking memories of Ronaldo, Messi

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The contrast could hardly have been more stark. Haaland’s three goals in a 6-3 rout of Ronaldo’s Manchester United on Sunday pushed his total to 17 in 11 games for the league champion – 10 if the Community Shield is discounted. Last season, Dortmund couldn’t do it but we can do it.” Specialist attention has included City …

Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo’s first and second spells at Manchester United
2 years, 2 months ago

Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo’s first and second spells at Manchester United

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo’s unhappy season at Manchester United continued …

Lionel Messi rewrites history, shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's record as PSG survive Maccabi scare in UEFA Champions League
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi rewrites history, shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's record as PSG survive Maccabi scare in UEFA Champions League

Hindustan Times  

Argentine stalwart Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into UEFA Champions League folklore as the Paris Saint Germain superstar shattered multiple records on Thursday. One of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, Messi surpassed his Ballon d'Or arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to script a spectacular record during PSG's first away game in the group stage …

The Premier League’s 100 Brazilians: From Antony to Willian
2 years, 3 months ago

The Premier League’s 100 Brazilians: From Antony to Willian

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Most appearances open image in gallery Willian, centre, is coming for the …

Champions League talking points: Who can topple Real Madrid and Messi chases Ronaldo
2 years, 3 months ago

Champions League talking points: Who can topple Real Madrid and Messi chases Ronaldo

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Holders Real Madrid will launch their title defence …

Ronaldo wants to quit Man United as he fears losing UCL goal record to Messi, says Tony Cascarino
2 years, 5 months ago

Ronaldo wants to quit Man United as he fears losing UCL goal record to Messi, says Tony Cascarino

Daily Mail  

Tony Cascarino feels one key reason why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United might be to prevent Lionel Messi from beating his Champions League goal record. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a record 141 goals in 187 Champions League appearances Lionel Messi scored five goals in seven Champions League games for PSG last season The 37-year-old managed six goals in …

Lionel Messi gets criticism if he doesn't score 50 goals a year, claims PSG team-mate Ander Herrera
2 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi gets criticism if he doesn't score 50 goals a year, claims PSG team-mate Ander Herrera

Daily Mail  

Ander Herrera has insisted Lionel Messi is the best footballer in history - and said the Argentine would get criticised unless he scores 50 goals a season. The veteran forward, 35, sensationally swapped Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but endured a difficult first season, only scoring six league goals. Paris Saint-Germain's Ander Herrera has insisted Lionel Messi is the …

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason
2 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason

India TV News  

In Argentina's friendly match against Spain, Lionel Messi performed brilliantly. It was the first time that Messi scored five goals for Argentina and helped his team to win the match by 5-0, which also means all the goals for his team were scored by him. Highlights - After scoring his 86th goal for Argentina, Messi became the fourth-highest scorer for …

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with treble against Spurs, Liverpool close gap on Manchester City
2 years, 9 months ago

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with treble against Spurs, Liverpool close gap on Manchester City

Firstpost  

Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in football history as his brilliant hat-trick inspired Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Tottenham. Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in football history as his brilliant hat-trick inspired Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Tottenham, while Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City with a 2-0 victory at …

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo's brace earns United a late point against Atalanta
3 years, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo's brace earns United a late point against Atalanta

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two, including a stoppage-time equaliser, as Manchester United came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw away to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Ronaldo has now scored five goals in four games for United in this Champions League campaign and has nine in 11 outings for the club this season. Atalanta took …

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo scores but Manchester United beaten 2-1 at Young Boys
3 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo scores but Manchester United beaten 2-1 at Young Boys

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo had done his work when he was substituted in the 72nd minute of another tough Champions League evening for Manchester United in Switzerland on Tuesday. READ | “This is something absolutely extraordinary," Wagner said, though adding “we have to say it was deserved.” Pefok's goal came from Young Boys' 19th effort on goal, compared to two for United …

Will Cristiano Ronaldo overtake Teddy Sheringham as top Premier League scorer aged over 36?
3 years, 3 months ago

Will Cristiano Ronaldo overtake Teddy Sheringham as top Premier League scorer aged over 36?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. No player has more Premier League goals after turning 36 than Teddy …

Ronaldo becomes highest goalscorer in international football
3 years, 3 months ago

Ronaldo becomes highest goalscorer in international football

Al Jazeera  

The Manchester United forward has now 111 international goals, breaking record of 109 goals previously held by Iran’s Ali Daei. Cristiano Ronaldo has become the record highest goalscorer in international football after he helped Portugal beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. The Manchester United forward has now 111 international goals, breaking a record of 109 …

Premier League: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo agrees terms with Manchester United ahead of Old Trafford return
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo agrees terms with Manchester United ahead of Old Trafford return

Firstpost  

The Red Devils announced the agreement of the deal on Twitter following an action-packed day’s worth of events which saw a number of rapid developments in the ongoing transfer saga. Manchester United announced on Friday they have reached a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, 12 years after he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid. “Manchester United is delighted …

Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension
3 years, 4 months ago

Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension

Associated Press  

PARIS — By securing the prized signing of Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain moved into a new dimension with a player widely considered to be one of the all-time greats of the game. “I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans.” Ten years after Javier Pastore was unveiled as PSG’s first marquee signing for 42 …

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