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Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal look to ignite World Cup campaign against evergreen Croatia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Colombia v Portugal - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 27, 2026 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez speaks to his players during the second half hydration break REUTERS/Marco Bello
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Colombia v Portugal - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 27, 2026 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez speaks to his players during the second half hydration break REUTERS/Marco Bello

‘Beautiful bracket’ sees defending champions Argentina enjoy clear path to World Cup semi-finals

Lionel Messi celebrating after scoring Argentina’s third goal in the 3-1 group win over Jordan, as he takes his tally to a chart-topping six goals at this World Cup.
Lionel Messi celebrating after scoring Argentina’s third goal in the 3-1 group win over Jordan, as he takes his tally to a chart-topping six goals at this World Cup.

ST Full-time Report: Chase is on for the Golden Boot, with Messi in front

Ticket prices surge for Portugal’s World Cup last-32 game against Croatia in Toronto

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Portugal at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 27, 2026.  (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Portugal at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 27, 2026.  (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Missed chances will be costly in World Cup knockouts, warns Colombia coach

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal.
Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal.

Ronaldo plays on as Portugal’s Martinez defends marathon minutes at World Cup

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has faced criticism for his lack of contribution in Portugal games.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has faced criticism for his lack of contribution in Portugal games.

Don’t write off Ronaldo and Messi, says former Manchester United forward Berbatov

Former Bulgaria and Manchester United attacker Dimitar Berbatov is backing  England to lift the World Cup and Kylian Mbappe to win the Golden Boot.
Former Bulgaria and Manchester United attacker Dimitar Berbatov is backing  England to lift the World Cup and Kylian Mbappe to win the Golden Boot.

Colombia coach wary of Portugal's Vitinha, Ronaldo in Group K showdown

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Colombia Press Conference - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo during a press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Colombia Press Conference - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo during a press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs

Portugal and Colombia battle for top spot to dodge heavyweights in last 32

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during training at Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on June 25.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during training at Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on June 25.

‘A great story’: Singaporean photographer captures the moment Ronaldo made history at the World Cup

Singaporean photographer Edmund Wong caught the moment Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in the 2026 World Cup and rushed to his teammates in celebration.
Singaporean photographer Edmund Wong caught the moment Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in the 2026 World Cup and rushed to his teammates in celebration.

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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.