Cristiano Ronaldo

The week in Asian football

Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down, says club’s former boss Erik ten Hag

Then Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag with Cristiano Ronaldo during a Premier League match in November 2022. The player left the club later that month.

Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp following coach Jesus rift

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after the match against Wales on Sept 24, 2026.

British padel boom spurs enthusiasm, pushback

A person relaxes beside a padel court in east London on October 6, 2026. The recent growth in the UK of padel - a cross between tennis and squash played by doubles teams on courts enclosed by glass or wire - has sparked friction in some places, most notably London, where several sites with new or proposed courts have provoked pushback from local communities. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay

Soccer Football - AFC Champions League Elite - Al Nassr v Neftchi Fergana - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 12, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Stringer

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after national team walkout: Reports

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo accused Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word regarding his role in the team.

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.

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