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All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry
6 months, 1 week ago

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry

The Hindu  

The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the top oil exporter’s sovereign wealth vehicle, took a majority stake in Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad last year. Saudi …

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Ronaldo confirms he is playing his 'last European Championship'
6 months, 1 week ago

Ronaldo confirms he is playing his 'last European Championship'

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this year's European Championship will be the last of his career. Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Slovenia The Portugal superstar, who is 39, is playing at the Euros for a record sixth time and has helped his country reach the quarterfinals — where …

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A soccer star and a savvy businessman: Mbappé leads Messi and Ronaldo in registered trademarks
10 months, 1 week ago

A soccer star and a savvy businessman: Mbappé leads Messi and Ronaldo in registered trademarks

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — It’s hard to say whether Kylian Mbappé is ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their battle for the honorific title of “best player in the world.” But ahead of his expected move to Real Madrid, Mbappé is already leading the pair of multiple Ballon d’Or winners when it comes to intellectual property protection. Mbappé has also …

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Iran wants to give Ronaldo a special SIM card to access unblocked internet
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran wants to give Ronaldo a special SIM card to access unblocked internet

Al Jazeera  

Some Iranians say it would be an insult and discrimination to offer Ronaldo services that citizens can’t access. Tehran, Iran – Iran wants to give Cristiano Ronaldo and other foreign football players who will soon travel to Tehran a special SIM card that will allow them to access the internet without restrictions – something Iranian citizens cannot do – which …

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Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar… football’s biggest stars are in love with padel. Why?
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar… football’s biggest stars are in love with padel. Why?

New York Times  

A couple of years ago, Karl Robinson — then manager of English League One club Oxford United — was on holiday in Spain when he saw a group of lads playing a sport he did not recognise. Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al Khelaifi, meanwhile, is such a fan that his Qatar Sports Investments company took control of padel’s professional ranks …

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English Football Association suspends Ronaldo for 2 matches after Manchester United contract termination
2 years, 1 month ago

English Football Association suspends Ronaldo for 2 matches after Manchester United contract termination

India Today  

After mutually parting ways with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has received a two-match suspension from the English Football Association. "Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for a breach of FA Rule E3," the English Football Association statement said. The punishment comes after Manchester United terminated Ronaldo's contract by mutual …

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Football fans from Telangana fly to Qatar to watch Messi, Ronaldo
2 years, 2 months ago

Football fans from Telangana fly to Qatar to watch Messi, Ronaldo

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With just 18 days left until the FIFA World Cup 2022, football fans from Hyderabad are flying to the energy-rich Qatar to watch the world cup which is set to kick off on November 20. Travel agencies have seen a significant increase in inquiries for tickets and vacation packages to Qatar and even neighbouring countries during the World Cup …

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Kylian Mbappe: the jewel in France’s crown and true heir to Messi and Ronaldo
3 years, 7 months ago

Kylian Mbappe: the jewel in France’s crown and true heir to Messi and Ronaldo

New York Times  

Anyone lucky enough to observe the early stages of greatness will recognise that feeling. “When I saw him the first time I said, ‘It’s Pele!’,” Wenger says with wonder. We have found one candidate for sure.” Wenger believes the influence of having these two totemic footballers raising the bar for about as long as Mbappe can remember is significant. He …

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In bid to woo newer consumers football clubs sample streetwear, and love the fit
3 years, 9 months ago

In bid to woo newer consumers football clubs sample streetwear, and love the fit

Firstpost  

The lights at the Allianz Stadium cut out, and the music swelled. “It was more than just a change in the badge,” said Giorgio Ricci, Juventus’ chief revenue officer. “We needed a new identity that could change the perception of Juventus among different stakeholders,” Ricci said, “one that could enlarge the scope and potential targets of our business. After a …

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Serie A: Ronaldo helps Juventus beat Roma 2-0 - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Serie A: Ronaldo helps Juventus beat Roma 2-0 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his birthday by setting up Juventus to beat Roma 2-0 in Serie A on Saturday. The match in Turin was a head-to-head for third place but also came between the two legs of the Italian Cup semifinals between Juventus and Inter, with the Bianconeri leading 2-1. Juventus took the lead in the 13th minute when Alex Sandro …

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Never saw Messi as a rival, says Ronaldo - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Never saw Messi as a rival, says Ronaldo - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

They defined the ‘El Clasico’ rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona for the past decade but Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival. Ronaldo, now playing for Juventus, scored two penalties to help the Italian champion secure a 3-0 win over Messi’s Barcelona in the Champions League on …

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Ronaldo and Portugal squad give amateur clubs financial boost
4 years, 9 months ago

Ronaldo and Portugal squad give amateur clubs financial boost

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates have donated half of their bonus for qualifying for the Euro 2020 finals to help amateur football in the country that has been hit by the coronavirus shutdown. The Portuguese football federation said on Monday the money would go towards a fund that it hopes will reach 4.7 million euros to help amateur clubs …

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Cristiano Ronaldo receives Marca legend award
5 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo receives Marca legend award

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real Madrid fans demanding he be brought back to the Bernabeu, after adding to his seemingly endless trophy collection and being honoured with Marca's Legend award. With the presentation set in the Spanish capital and Madrid president Florentino Perez handing out the award, fans quickly grew all too nostalgic and began to demand Ronaldo's return. Ronaldo …

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Kylian Mbappe beats Harry Kane to be named most valuable footballer
6 years, 2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe beats Harry Kane to be named most valuable footballer

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe's meteoric rise to the top of world football has seen him ranked as the game's most valuable player. Having starred with France during their World Cup triumph this summer, 19-year-old Mbappe has leaped ahead of Tottenham star Harry Kane in the rankings to top the list. Kylian Mbappe has been named the world's most valuable player by CIES …

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Cup loses sheen with Messi, Ronaldo exit
6 years, 6 months ago

Cup loses sheen with Messi, Ronaldo exit

Deccan Chronicle  

Neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi will lift the World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium on July 15 after Portugal and Argentina were eliminated in the round of 16 on Saturday. Ronaldo and Messi would not be proud to look back at their World Cup record because the Portuguese has no goals in 514 minutes in knockout games while Messi …

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