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Cristiano Ronaldo

Toney equals Al-Ahli's single season scoring record

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 29, 2025 Al Ahli's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 29, 2025 Al Ahli's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Ronaldo scores twice on return as Al Nassr thumps Al Najma

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Najmah - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - April 3, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Najmah - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - April 3, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Stringer

Fans flock to Azteca reopening, brushing off tensions ahead of World Cup

Female fans perform soccer tricks with balls outside Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Estadio Banorte, on the day of a friendly match between the national teams of Mexico and Portugal held to mark the stadium’s inauguration, as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha
Female fans perform soccer tricks with balls outside Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Estadio Banorte, on the day of a friendly match between the national teams of Mexico and Portugal held to mark the stadium’s inauguration, as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

Inter Miami names stand in new stadium after Messi

Soccer Football - Leagues Cup - Group J - Inter Miami v Atlanta United - DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States - July 25, 2023 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi walks off the pitch after being substituted by Robbie Robinson REUTERS/Marco Bello
Soccer Football - Leagues Cup - Group J - Inter Miami v Atlanta United - DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States - July 25, 2023 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi walks off the pitch after being substituted by Robbie Robinson REUTERS/Marco Bello

In The Spotlight

Mohamed Salah – A legacy of goals, titles and cultural impact

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.

Injured Ronaldo absent from Portugal's North America friendlies

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo fails to score from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo fails to score from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Stringer

Ronaldo heads to Spain for rehab after injury in Saudi league

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Stringer

The week in Asian football

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Abdullah Al-Hamdan celebrates scoring their third goal with Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, and teammates REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Fayha v Al Nassr - Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Abdullah Al-Hamdan celebrates scoring their third goal with Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, and teammates REUTERS/Stringer

Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish second-tier club Almeria

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Kholood v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia - January 30, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Kholood v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia - January 30, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

The week in Asian football

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Hazem - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 21, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Hazem - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 21, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal REUTERS/Stringer

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.