Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appeared in the FIFA World Cup for one final time in Qatar last year. However, Portugal’s early exit from the tournament robbed them of a golden chance to experience the two greats of all time meeting in a World Cup fixture. The Old Trafford-based club decided to sever ties with Ronaldo ahead of Portugal’s opening FIFA World Cup 2022 encounter. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign came to an unfortunate end after Portugal suffered a quarter-final exit.

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Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
19 hours, 51 minutes ago

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award

India Today  

FIFA has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious The Best Football Awards 2024, recognising the standout performers in men's and women's football across club and international competitions. 🗳️ — FIFA World Cup November 28, 2024 Vinicius Jr., meanwhile, has continued to shine for Real Madrid, playing an instrumental role in their La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy
1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy

India Today  

Portugal and Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his primary motivation for making a shocking move to the Saudi Pro League in 2023 was to leave a lasting legacy. Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr is widely regarded as the turning point for the Saudi Pro League’s global rise. Follow our journey as it unfolds in the Netflix docuseries, …

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy

India Today  

Portugal’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently reflected on his career trajectory, acknowledging that he is approaching retirement age but emphasising his desire to enjoy football without focusing on the end of his journey. Following a stunning brace against Poland that secured Portugal’s spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, the 39-year-old reiterated his commitment to performing at the highest level …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?
6 months, 1 week ago

Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?

Hindustan Times  

Up until the 2022 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were neck and neck in their rivalry. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal So, Messi really needed a bigger trophy to upstage Ronaldo and he did just that with Argentina’s win in the World Cup in Qatar one and a half years ago. Although a Euros trophy …

Cristiano Ronaldo back in the global spotlight at Euro 2024 and out to show he’s still a force
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo back in the global spotlight at Euro 2024 and out to show he’s still a force

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo had tears in his eyes as he walked off the field and seemingly into international retirement. Was this the last time the soccer world would see Ronaldo — one of the game’s greatest-ever players — in a Portugal jersey? He’s been the top goal scorer in 2023 in world football and he makes a total new beginning in …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again

Daily Mail  

Carragher says Ronaldo and Messi have been intent on one-upping each other Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have continued to play on because of their competitive spirit which means they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher. Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, and Lionel Messi, 36, have played on because they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher Carragher says the superstars …

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension

India TV News  

The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one match after he appeared to make a lewd gesture on the pitch during a Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Nassr and Al Shabab. In a video that has taken social media by storm, Ronaldo can be seen cupping his left ear before pumping …

Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live

The Quint  

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are scheduled to host Major League Soccer club Inter Miami at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the Riyadh Season Cup 2024. The highly-anticipated clash between two of the greatest footballers in history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 1 February 2024. The clash between the two …

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024
1 year ago

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024

Associated Press  

At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself. Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February
1 year ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February

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 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

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 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023
1 year ago

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Hindustan Times  

Arguably one of the greatest in football history, Lionel Messi has been named as Times magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the World Cup. Messi played a key role in Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, where he led them …

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League
1 year ago

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has admitted he was attracted to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in ‘very powerful’ Saudi Pro League before his transfer to MLS. During the summer, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain and signed a free transfer to join MLS team Inter Miami. Messi has now acknowledged that he seriously considered moving to the Middle East to follow his enduring …

Lionel Messi Named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'
1 year ago

Lionel Messi Named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

News 18  

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d’Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. “Lionel Messi this year managed to do what once seemed impossible, when he signed with Inter Miami: turning the US into a soccer country,” Time commented. …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry Could be Rekindled in Saudi Arabia Tournament
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry Could be Rekindled in Saudi Arabia Tournament

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could resume their longstanding rivalry in a tournament being staged in Saudi Arabia in February. Organizers of the Riyadh Season Cup said Tuesday that Messi’s Inter Miami is expected to play in the three-team event. “We look forward to welcoming everyone from Inter Miami in February for the Riyadh Season Cup, which will bring together …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in February 2024 - reports
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in February 2024 - reports

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in Riyadh, February 2024 in friendly game for Riyadh Season Cup. Ronaldo moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr in January 2022 after his second-spell with Manchester United, while Messi was targeted by the same league but the World Cup-winner eventually moved to Inter Miami after his stint at Paris …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

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 …

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club
1 year, 3 months ago

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club

India Today  

Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has hit out at his former football club Paris Saint-Germain for failing to acknowledge his FIFA World Cup glory. Messi, in his latest interview with Olga, said that he was the only player in the entire Argentine contingent who was not celebrated for being a World Cup winner. At the time, however, PSG did post …

My rivalry with Lionel Messi is over, says Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 3 months ago

My rivalry with Lionel Messi is over, says Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo weighed in on his rivarly with archnemesis Lionel Messi and said that the duo “changed the history of football”. He has done well from what I’ve seen and so have I,” said Ronaldo during Portugal’s press conference ahead of the World Cup Euro 2024 qualifier against Slovakia. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal …

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal

The Hindu  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday he wants to go “even further” after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal LIVE SCORE “I want more,” the forward told a press conference before training with the national side at Oeiras, on the …

Watch: Rafael Nadal's stunning reply to fan's 'Messi vs Ronaldo' query during holiday in Greece
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal's stunning reply to fan's 'Messi vs Ronaldo' query during holiday in Greece

Hindustan Times  

The 'GOAT' debate in football has been raging on for several years, and although its main protagonists have entered the last phases of their shining careers, all sports fans, particularly fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi themselves, continue to have their own opinion on the matter. Nadal is a hero in Spain, where both Messi and Ronaldo spent the …

Cristiano Ronaldo Pips Lionel Messi, Notches World Record For Highest Annual Earnings at $136m
1 year, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Pips Lionel Messi, Notches World Record For Highest Annual Earnings at $136m

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken his arch-nemesis Lionel Messi to set yet another world record for the highest annual earnings by an athlete. According to Forbes, Ronaldo finished top of the world’s highest-earning athletes’ list, as the Al Nassr forward raked in an eye-watering sum of $136m since joining the Saudi Pro League. The 38-year-old has topped the Forbes’ lucrative list …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart

News 18  

From leaving Manchester United in a controversial manner to signing a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia-based side Al-Nassr FC- Cristiano Ronaldo kept the footballing world abuzz last year. Apart from his sensational goalscoring prowess, Ronaldo had hit the headlines, thanks to his split with former agent Jorge Mendes in 2022. After representing Ronaldo for more than two decades, Mendes’ tie-up …

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Ronaldo ends his first season in Saudi football empty-handed but his move to Al Nassr had impacts on and off the pitch. Five months after he shocked the football world by signing for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia is set to end with mixed results. “In some matches, he stood out; in others, he didn’t, but …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo again? PSG star looking to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo again? PSG star looking to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

The prospect of Lionel Messi playing in Saudi Arabia and reigniting his rivalry against Cristiano Ronaldo might actually come true to the delight of fans. As per a report from El Chiringuito, Messi has accepted an offer to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia this summer. Lionel Messi As per the report, after his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends, Messi …

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season
1 year, 7 months ago

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season after two years with the French club, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The news comes a day after PSG suspended the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner following his trip to Saudi Arabia without the club’s …

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season
1 year, 7 months ago

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The news comes a day …

Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East

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. It also exposes the tensions now that Qatar and …

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' 2023 highest-paid athletes list after Saudi move
1 year, 7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' 2023 highest-paid athletes list after Saudi move

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi soccer club on a deal until 2025 after leaving Manchester United last year, earned $136 million …

Ronaldo becomes world’s best-paid athlete after Saudi move
1 year, 7 months ago

Ronaldo becomes world’s best-paid athlete after Saudi move

Al Jazeera  

PSG forward Lionel Messi was next on the Forbes list, while club teammate and France captain Kylian Mbappe was third. Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world’s highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary, while Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off …

Lionel Messi receives extraordinary €400 million offer from Al Hilal, twice of Cristiano Ronaldo: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi receives extraordinary €400 million offer from Al Hilal, twice of Cristiano Ronaldo: Report

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal club has offered Messi, who is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, €400 million per season to join the Saudi state-run club. Paris: Speculations regarding Lionel Messi’s future may finally be coming to an end as the ace Argentine footballer reportedly has been made an offer like never before. Saudi Arabia’s …

Football records: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane make headlines
1 year, 9 months ago

Football records: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane make headlines

India TV News  

It was a day of records in Football arena on March 23, with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo making the headlines together. England's Harry Kane became the top goal-scorer of all-time for his country going past Wayne Rooney. Coming back to Messi's record, he is only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score a mammoth 800 goals …

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi hogged the limelight in the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, winning the Best Men's Player of The Year award to complete a historic 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't cast his vote at the FIFA Awards, with Lionel Messi hogging the limelight. Meanwhile, Messi's arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo had a poor World Cup, and also saw his Manchester United contract get …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi once again cemented his position as one of the greatest of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year 2022 award, on Monday in Paris. The PSG star led Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory in Qatar last year, defeating France in the final. With Argentina cruising to an easy win, Kylian Mbappe came to France's …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony
1 year, 9 months ago

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 is scheduled for February 28, and will be in Paris. PSG stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema were announced as the finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who claims the prestigious trophy. To end the year on a high, he also …

Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Messi, endorses Argentina skipper for Laureus Sportsman of the Year award
1 year, 10 months ago

Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Messi, endorses Argentina skipper for Laureus Sportsman of the Year award

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi might belong to two different sporting disciplines, but there is no doubt about the fact that both of them are equally great and have revolutionized their respective sporting disciplines. On February 20, 2023, Monday, Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi both were announced as the nominees for the coveted Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for …

Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted Sporting Rare Rolex Set
1 year, 10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted Sporting Rare Rolex Set

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers ever to grace the field. Cristiano Ronaldo has been filmed wearing a crazy £114,000 gold Rolex covered in rubies and sapphires. From the £1.6million Franck Muller, Van Cleef & Arpels timepiece with 474 white diamonds to the Hublot ‘Masterpiece’ worth at least £800,000, Cristiano Ronaldo certainly has an outstanding collection. Coming back …

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo

The Hindu  

Luiz Gustavo, the Al Nassr player, said the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo has made it difficult for him and his teammates as their opponents feel motivated to prove themselves against the Portuguese great. Since moving to the Middle East from Manchester United, Ronaldo managed only one goal, from a penalty, in three outings for Al Nassr, who is currently on …

Cristiano Ronaldo gets ₹6 crore watch as gift for joining Al-Nassr
1 year, 10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo gets ₹6 crore watch as gift for joining Al-Nassr

Live Mint  

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo gets a luxurious watch as a gift for joining the Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Ronaldo's Al Nassr club was knocked out of the Saudi Super Cup after a 3-1 semi-final loss to Al Ittihad in Riyadh. He is by far the biggest star to play in Saudi Arabia, although other heavyweights …

WATCH VIDEO: Fans of Al-Ittihad taunt Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi chants
1 year, 10 months ago

WATCH VIDEO: Fans of Al-Ittihad taunt Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi chants

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally started to feature for his new club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo has been treated as a superstar in Saudi Arabia and rightly so but in the match against Al-Ittihad, the Al-Nassr forward received a very surprising reaction. Moments after Cristiano's arrival, the crowd started to chant Lionel Messi's name and tried to take a dig at CR7. Cristiano's …

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old Portuguese forward failed to score but his Riyadh-based club beat Ettifaq 1-0 to go top of the table. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match, despite failing to score. On Thursday, Ronaldo played for …

Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn’t score
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn’t score

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud University Stadium as the team beat Ettifaq 1-0 to retake first place on Sunday. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner who starred for Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, signed a deal to June …

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi
1 year, 11 months ago

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi

Associated Press  

Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old foe Lionel Messi. Messi had already scored early in Thursday’s exhibition game when Ronaldo was flattened boxing-match style by PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas after about 30 minutes in Riyadh, …

Messi vs Ronaldo: How to watch Saudi All-Star XI vs PSG live in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Messi vs Ronaldo: How to watch Saudi All-Star XI vs PSG live in India

Live Mint  

Since their former football clubs, Juventus and Barcelona, faced off in the UEFA Champions League in December 2020, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo haven't played against each other. On January 19, the Riyadh Season Team - a Saudi All-Star XI team - will play Paris Saint-Germain at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Messi, high on his …

Surreal stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's final duel
1 year, 11 months ago

Surreal stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's final duel

Daily Mail  

Two giants on diverging roads will come together again in a friendly match in Riyadh on Thursday night. We’re told his ticket to watch one more dance between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi came via a charity auction entitled ‘Beyond Imagination’, and that it will gain him entry to the dressing rooms for pictures and some such. Cristiano Ronaldo is …

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