Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo hails Lionel Messi after Argentina great says he already misses national team

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (centre) was treated to an emotional farewell after his final match for Argentina, a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, on Oct 6.

Lineker laments Ronaldo’s career finale, comparing it with Messi’s emotional send-off

Cristiano Ronaldo deserves an emotional ovation like the one Lionel Messi received, said former England striker Gary Lineker.

Kane aims to ‘keep pushing’ as he eyes Ronaldo goal record after matching England cap mark

Harry Kane scored his 90th and 91st international goals in a 3-0 win for England over the Czech Republic.

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves Portugal return open

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.

Portugal coach, federation open door for Ronaldo return

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group A4 - Portugal Training - Eleda Stadium, Malmo, Sweden - September 29, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: Coach Jesus

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on the squad on Sept 30 after learning he would not start against Denmark.

Portugal secure place in Nations League quarter-finals

Soccer Football - Nations League - Group A4 - Portugal v Norway - Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal - October 4, 2026 Portugal's Goncalo Ramos

Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters

Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (right) celebrate with teammate Joao Felix after scoring a goal against Norway in the Group A4 clash.

Bruno Fernandes rejects talk of Portugal rift after Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt departure

A billboard in support of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo mixed with an adjacent message critical against Portugal coach Jorge Jesus in Lisbon.

Germany enjoy first win under Klopp in Nations League, Portugal win without Ronaldo

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrating alongside Germany forward Nick Woltemade, after Germany beat Serbia 2-0 in the Nations League on Oct 1.

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