The 10 Biggest Disappointments of the 2026 World Cup The tournament’s most notable disappointments range from off-field controversies to the performance of the USMNT’s supposed protagonist. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
‘I leave with a clear conscience. I’ve done everything I could. Portugal had never won a cup before me’ Cristiano Ronaldo teases retirement after World Cup exit Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has teased his retirement from international football following his country's elimination at the 2026 World Cup FourFourTwo · Jul 7
The Iberian Classic: Spain and Portugal Are Each One Win From a World Cup Meeting Nobody's Seen Since 2018 Spain and Portugal each need one Thursday win to set up just their third-ever World Cup meeting, in Arlington on July 6. Latin Times · Jul 2
Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it? Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to inspire Portugal at World Cup. The Independent UK · Jul 1
Will Lionel Messi Play in Argentina’s World Cup Opener vs. Algeria? Argentina gets its World Cup title defense underway in Group I. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
When Mbappe‘s France Could Face Ronaldo’s Portugal in 2026 World Cup France vs. Portugal would be a blockbuster clash deep into the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
Last hurrah: 1. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Portugal in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 41. In the first of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at the striker who holds the international records for goals and appearances. Radio France Internationale · May 27
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final We may finally get a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi World Cup matchup after all. Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Son Admits World Star Is Better Than His Dad Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. does provide a distinct caveat to his praise. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025
Ronaldo has ‘no problem’ with Hojlund’s ‘Siu’ celebration in Nations League Portugal captain hopes to show Hojlund and Denmark the original celebration as both sides meet in the Nations League. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund imitates Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuuu' celebration - WATCH Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund pulled off Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark "Siuuu" celebration after netting the decisive goal against Portugal in a Nations League quarter-final clash on Thursday. However, he later clarified that the gesture was not meant to mock his "idol." The Times of India · Mar 21, 2025
Harry Kane wants to get better with age but England have been shown a way to play without him The Three Lions captain and record goalscorer is not accustomed to sitting on the bench – but his absence from the frontline against Greece helped England play with more pace The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
Jamie Carragher aims one last dig at Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi comparison The Liverpool icon could not resist sending another brutal message towards former Man Utd forward Cristiano Ronaldo after his big-money move to Saudi outfit Al-Nassr was confirmed Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Man United issue new Cristiano Ronaldo statement as Erik ten Hag wins first game since saga Manchester United last night bid a final farewell to Cristiano Ronaldo. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2022 A hat trick of essential reads to accompany the World Cup final Soccer fans are just 90 minutes of action away from knowing who will lift the World Cup and be crowned the beautiful game’s global champs. Well, given the refereeing during the tournament in Qatar, it is likely to be 90 minutes plus a few more. Even then, an extra 30…
Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022 World Cup that began with controversy and uncertainty will end with history being made AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Morocco has gone on and Brazil has gone home. Lionel Messi is still playing, and Cristiano Ronaldo is not.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo told he is making a big mistake with new transfer after Man United Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to complete a transfer to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, but former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson disagrees with the decision.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 3, 2022 Former Liverpool star Xherdan Shaqiri has just matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup Xherdan Shaqiri opened the scoring for Switzerland in their 3-2 win over Serbia to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup
Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022 Giant-killers North Macedonia ready to destroy Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream North Macedonia stunned the football world after knocking Italy of the running for a World Cup spot, and the Balkan nation are eyeing up another giant-killing against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal