Cristiano Ronaldo - News

Tuesday 11th Jun 2024 International Friendly Match - Venue: Estádio Municipal de Aveiro

Portugal 3 (João Félix 17, Cristiano Ronaldo 50, 60) Republic of Ireland 0

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GOAL - Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland - Joao Felix (18 mins)
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GOAL - Portugal 2-0 Republic of Ireland - Cristiano Ronaldo (50 mins)
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GOAL - Portugal 3-0 Republic of Ireland - Cristiano Ronaldo (60 mins)
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FULL-TIME - Portugal 3-0 Republic of Ireland

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Report by Lauren McCann, BBC Sport NI Journalist

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a fine double as a classy Portugal side signed off before Euro 2024 by comfortably beating the Republic of Ireland in Aveiro.

Joao Felix opened the scoring for a much-changed Portugal side in the first half, curling home after the hosts caught the Republic out with a short corner.

Ronaldo then fired an unstoppable effort into the top corner early in the second half and doubled his tally with a sweeping finish on the hour mark.

It was a perfect send-off for Roberto Martinez's side in their last warm-up game before their Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic on 18 June.

It was a difficult evening for the Irish, who fell to a second defeat under interim manager John O'Shea.

Cristiano Ronaldo may face Euro 2024 punishment after penalty drama and 'illegal' move..by Samuel Meade.

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Cristiano Ronaldo could find himself in hot water with UEFA after his involvement in 'ambush marketing' following Portugal's last 16 victory.

The Euro 2016 winners needed penalties to see off Slovakia, on a tumultuous night for Ronaldo, where there was no shortage of tears and no little relief.

Afterwards Ronaldo had his heart rate data shared on social media. In doing so the Al-Nassr star showcased his collaboration with the fitness company WHOOP - who design wearable devices that track things like your heart rate, athletic performance, and sleep score.

The practice is illegal as it sees a company attempt to associate their product or services with an event, in this case Euro 2024, which already has its own official sponsors. The 39-year-old is wearing one of their devices during his outings at the Euros and his heart rate data during Portugal's penalty shootout win was published by the company on Tuesday.
Ricardo Fort - the former head of global sponsorships at Visa and Coca-Cola - has claimed on social media that the post was a clear example of ambush marketing and should be met with a fine for both player and company.

He said: "This chart has been circulating today. Cristiano and WHOOP is ambush marketing to Euro 2024. It is illegal and both the player and the company should be fined."

Fort later added: "The post is about a UEFA matches, uses the names of the two national teams playing, score, and a player on the field. They are implying an association with the event and that is illegal. Not having 'a competitor as a sponsor' isn't a reason to tolerate infringements."

An example of a player facing a punishment for such an act came during Euro 2012 when Nicklas Bendtner pulled up his shirt as he celebrated to reveal a pair of Paddy Power branded underpants. The Dane was later fine £80,000 and banned for one competitive game by UEFA.

Ronaldo endured a mixed night in the last 16 encounter but is likely to start in Portugal's quarter-final showdown with France on Friday.

Former England captain Alan Shearer insists: "I don’t think Martinez has a choice - Ronaldo plays. We saw that in their third game when Portugal had already qualified, only three players had started from the previous 11 and Ronaldo was one of them.

"He’s 39 years-old and he’s taking all the free-kicks, he took that penalty and missed it, although he deserves great credit for the way he took the first penalty in the shootout because the pressure on him was absolutely huge.

"But Martinez doesn’t have a choice, if Ronaldo is fit Ronaldo plays. That’s the rule, I’m afraid."

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Cristiano Ronaldo pays emotional tribute to Portugal and ex-Real Madrid team-mate Pepe after the 41-year-old legend announces his retirement..by Sam Lawley

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Cristiano Ronaldo has led the tributes to his former Real Madrid and Portugal teammate Pepe after the centre-back announced his retirement.

The 41-year-old made his debut for Portuguese side Maritimo in 2001 and eventually made 737 club appearances, as well as receiving 141 caps for his national team, in a glittering career.

The star won the Champions League with Real Madrid three times and also claimed three La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies. He memorably tasted victory in the European Championships with Portugal in 2016 after beating hosts France in the final.

Now his ex-colleague have flooded in with kind words for the Portuguese icon, who was known for his aggressive playing style and no-nonsense defending.

Ronaldo, with whom Pepe kickstarted an era of European dominance for Real, took to Twitter to post an emotional tribute to his friend.

He said: 'There are not enough words to express how much you mean to me, friend.

'We won almost everything there was to win on the field, but the greatest achievement is the friendship and respect I have for you.

'You are unique, my brother. Thank you for so much.'


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Cristiano Ronaldo nets his 899th career goal with a stunning set piece for Al-Nassr - as the legendary forward moves one behind David Beckham in the all-time free-kick standings..by Adrian Bishop

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Cristiano Ronaldo netted the 899th goal of his career in Al-Nassr's win over Al Feiha on Tuesday.

After Talisca gave the visitors the lead at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Ronaldo has the chance to double their advantage after a foul on the edge of the box.

Opting for placement over power, the 39-year-old curled his strike beyond the wall and into the top corner to the goalkeeper's left.

The strike marked Ronaldo's 64th goal from free-kicks, moving him to just one behind fellow set-piece specialist and Premier League leader David Beckham's career total.

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While the Portuguese forward's free-kick record has him rubbing shoulders with some of the game's greats, he still has some work to do if he is to set the all-time record before hanging up his boots.

Fondly remembered for his eight-year spell at Lyon, Juninho Pernambucano currently holds the title as the most prolific player in football history from a dead ball situation.

The former Brazil international netted 198 career goals in all, with an astonishing 77 of those coming from free-kicks.

Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi tops the chart for active players, with 65 free-kick goals in his glittering career.

Speaking on his future plans, he revealed he could remain at the club for the remainder of his career: 'I don't know if I will retire soon, in two or three years... but probably I will retire here at Al Nassr.'

'I'm very happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I'm happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue.' he added.

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Ronaldo is now just one goal behind David Beckham and Lionel Messi in the all-time free-kick standings

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football and hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes..

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Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire from international football yet - but it "won't be a difficult decision to make" when the time comes.

The 39-year-old has more caps and more goals than anybody else in men's international football history, with 130 strikes in 212 games.

He is in Portugal's squad for Nations League games with Croatia and Scotland.

But Ronaldo comes into these games after a hugely disappointing Euro 2024 campaign where he failed to score and many felt he held the team back.

The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr.

"When the time comes, I'll move on," he said. "It won't be a difficult decision to make.

"If I feel like I'm no longer contributing anything, I'll be the first to leave."

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner says he "never considered leaving the national team" despite the post-Euro 2024 criticism.

Ronaldo and team-mate Pepe, aged 41, were the two oldest players at Euro 2024.

After their Euros exit, former Portugal international Jose Fonte told BBC Sport: "They probably know it's the end of the line in the national team.

"They've done so much for Portugal. Sometimes you just have to give your place to the young boys coming up."

Pepe has retired, with Ronaldo saying the defender "left through the front door". But the forward has opted to carry on.

"People's expectations of the national team were too high," added Ronaldo on their quarter-final exit to France on penalties.

Last month he said: "I don't know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al-Nassr.

"When I leave the national team, I won't tell anyone in advance and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one."

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Sunday 8th September 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 1 - Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) - Attendance: 59,894

Portugal 2 (Bruno Fernandes 54, Cristiano Ronaldo 88) Scotland 1 (S. McTominay 7)

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Match report by Andrew Petrie, BBC Sport Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late Nations League winner broke Scotland hearts in Portugal and ensured Steve Clarke's side's dreadful run of form continued.

The visitors took a shock seventh-minute lead thanks to a Scott McTominay header and performed admirably in repelling Portugal’s 16 shots before the break.

Another individual error robbed them of the lead though, when Angus Gunn allowed Bruno Fernandes’ long-range strike to creep into the net after the break.

Ronaldo was introduced at half-time and twice hit a post before finally breaking the barricades, forcing in a delicious Nuno Mendes cross for his 901st career goal.

The defeat - after losing to Poland on Thursday - means Scotland are now without a win in their last eight competitive games, the worst run in their history, and have won just one of the last 14 games.

As for Ronaldo, what can you say? Maligned after a poor Euros, he was influential here.

He has now scored against 48 different countries and stretched his lead at the top of the all-time international goalscorer chart in men's football.

Surely no-one can catch him.

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Revealed: Touching family reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration as he breaks yet another personal milestone in Al-Nassr win..by Jeorge Bird

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Cristiano Ronaldo reached yet another personal milestone as Al-Nassr won 2-1 against Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Sadio Mane had put Al-Nassr in front just before half time, with Ronaldo making it 2-0 in the 76th minute with a clever finish.

Although Al-Rayyan got a goal back through Roger Guedes late on, Al-Nassr still managed to prevail.

Ronaldo has now scored seven goals in eight games for Al-Nassr in all competitions this season.

In a change from his usual celebration, Ronaldo pointed to the sky after he scored.

Ronaldo dedicated his goal to his father after scoring on what would have been his 71st birthday.

His father Jose died aged 52 of in 2005 of an alcohol-related liver condition when Ronaldo was 20 years old.

Ronaldo achieved a unique feat by scoring against Al-Rayyan.

As reported by Will Jeanes, Ronaldo has now scored more goals in his 30s than he did in his 20s.

Ronaldo has scored 441 goals in 523 games in his 30s, compared to 440 goals in 596 games in his 20s.

The Portuguese star recently reached the landmark of 900 career goals, with his current tally now standing at 904.

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Tuesday 15th October 2024 - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 1

Venue: Hampden Park - Attendance: 49,056

Scotland 0 Portugal 0

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Match report by Andy Burke, BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter at Hampden

Scotland delivered a resolute defensive display to hold Portugal to a goalless draw and secure the first point of their Nations League A campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo was frustrated in his attempts to register a 134th goal in Portugal colours on his 200th international start.

Ronaldo, who broke Scottish hearts when the sides met in Lisbon last month with the late decisive goal in Portugal's 2-1 victory, had his first sight of goal, but his low effort from the edge of the box was comfortably saved by Gordon.

The visitors were dominating the ball and Francisco Conceicao blew a decent chance when he ballooned his effort way over the bar after being teed up by Ronaldo.

Al-Nassr striker Ronaldo, having scored in each of his country's three previous Nations League victories to take his international goal tally to an outrageous 133, as always looked to take centre stage on his first appearance at Hampden.

He prompted boos from the home crowd as he remonstrated with referee Lawrence Visser, then huge cheers from the Hampden faithful followed as he comically gave the ball away from a free-kick after being clattered by his former Manchester United team-mate McTominay.

On the half-hour mark, the Real Madrid great and Portuguese icon attempted a bicycle kick, only to be penalised for a high boot.

Ronaldo smacked the Hampden turf after sending a header over the bar from 12 yards early in the second half and was then denied by a last-ditch tackle from Grant Hanley as he was ready to pull the trigger having broken into the box.

The greatest scorer in the history of men's international football had one last attempt, slicing wide after dancing inside a couple of defenders, and, with that, his chance to mark his Hampden bow with a goal was gone.

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