Cristiano Ronaldo

The week in Asian football

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Riyadh v Al Nassr - Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 21, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their fourth goal REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

The week in Asian football

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Fateh - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 15, 2026 Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou looks on during the match REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 17, 2026

Palestinians walking past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, on Aug 15.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last

A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo looking on after Portugal are ejected from the World Cup in July 2026. Sport’s biggest prize remains absent from his trophy cabinet.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez

The couple, who met in 2016, have five children between them.

The six breakout stars of 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.

Commentary

Did the expanded 48-team World Cup deliver? Yes, but let’s stop here

Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.

New Portugal coach Jorge Jesus would welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo

TOPSHOT - Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

Portuguese star Kika Nazareth has no qualms idolising Lionel Messi

Portuguese women’s footballer Kika Nazareth hopes that her country can build on their maiden Women’s World Cup appearance in 2023.

Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new coach

(FILES) Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre (R) and assistant coach Rafael Marquez (L) talk ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. Mexico officially announced on July 8, 2026 the appointment of former defender Rafael Marquez as the new head coach of the national football team, a change that had been expected following the country’s elimination from the World Cup. ‘Kaiser’ Marquez, aged 47, was part of the coaching staff of the outgoing manager, Javier Aguirre. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

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