Cristiano Ronaldo

Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as one of three members of the top 10 plying their trade in Saudi Arabia.

At 40, Ronaldo sets new World Cup qualifying goals record

Ronaldo netted his 40th and 41st qualifying goals, overtaking retired Guatemala international Carlos Ruiz, who scored 39 between 1998 and 2016.

Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.

Mane and Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr claim top spot in SPL

Goals from Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo spurred Al-Nassr to a 2-0 victory over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, lifting the Riyadh club three points clear of the champions on top of the standings.

France ties Argentina for most Ballon d'Ors

Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, a campaign highlighted by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy.

'Hattrick' Harry eyes Ronaldo’s 100-goal record

Harry Kane has made a habit of rewriting record books since joining Bayern Munich, and the English striker now stands on the brink of eclipsing one set by Cristiano Ronaldo over a decade ago.

Messi’s Panenka pain means Ronaldo stays ahead

Lionel Messi's Panenka penalty miss in Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter on Saturday reignited comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.

WC Qualifiers / England smash Serbia 5-0; Ronaldo strikes in Portugal’s Hungary win

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a record-extending 141st international goal with a spot-kick just before the hour.

40 and still going strong: Ronaldo keeps proving age is just a number

Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the winger who once tore down flanks with blistering pace. More than a decade ago, he reinvented himself into a different kind of player -- one who recognised that his body needed adaptation, transitioning from a dazzling winger to a prolific striker for a more sustainable and record-boosting career.

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Messi’s Panenka pain means Ronaldo stays ahead

Lionel Messi's Panenka penalty miss in Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter on Saturday reignited comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.

September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025

England smash Serbia 5-0; Ronaldo strikes in Portugal’s Hungary win

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a record-extending 141st international goal with a spot-kick just before the hour.

September 7, 2025
September 7, 2025

40 and still going strong: Ronaldo keeps proving age is just a number

Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the winger who once tore down flanks with blistering pace. More than a decade ago, he reinvented himself into a different kind of player -- one who recognised that his body needed adaptation, transitioning from a dazzling winger to a prolific striker for a more sustainable and record-boosting career.

September 7, 2025
September 7, 2025

Ronaldo hits brace as Portugal thrash Armenia 5-0

 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix both struck twice as the visitors brushed aside Armenia 5-0 on Saturday, giving Jose Martinez’s side a perfect start in their World Cup qualifiers.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Messi draws level with Ronaldo in World Cup qualifier goals race

Lionel Messi marked his final home World Cup qualifier with Argentina by matching two major records during a memorable night at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Thursday.

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their unmarried cohabitation in conservative Saudi Arabia.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

‘It’s fictional’: Ronaldo on Ballon d’Or

For the third year in a row, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the top 30 list for the Ballon d’Or, which was recently announced by the French authorities.

August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025

‘Believe’: The Ronaldo wallpaper that inspired Siraj 

When it comes to doing the impossible, millions around the globe, especially avid sports fans, turn to inspiration from one man who probably did it more than anyone in the sports fraternity -- Cristiano Ronaldo.

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

Portugal's Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday.

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

Messi surpasses Ronaldo in non-penalty goals in 167 fewer games

Lionel Messi has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of most non-penalty goals scored, playing 167 fewer games than his archrival.