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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
The latest stories and features on footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, including professional football news and updates.
Born
5 Feb 1985
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A customer browses a FIFA World Cup 2026 store in Beijing displaying merchandise featuring Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi. Photo: EPA
China exports

China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms

While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms.

United States

My Take | If anyone deserves a red card it’s Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino

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Hong Kong Jockey Club

Fifa World Cup: Berbatov explains why Lionel Messi outdid Cristiano Ronaldo

Fifa

France face Morocco in 2022 World Cup semis rematch as quarter-finals kick off

Match between tournament’s form team and African champions the pick of final-eight line-up, with race for Golden Boot an intriguing subplot.

Kylian Mbappe (left) will be just one of many attacking weapons in the French team, while Ismael Saibari (right) has been Morocco's top scorer despite playing in midfield. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Argentina ‘not feeling pressure’ of being World Cup co-favourites, Messi to start

Defending champions face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt on Tuesday for a place in quarter-finals as Messi looks to reclaim lead in Golden Boot race.

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo tears, Spain cheers, Balogun fined

Spain make tournament history in 1-0 win that sends them into quarter-final against either the United States or Belgium.

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Fifa

World Cup integrity questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions

Belgium’s football federation challenged Fifa’s ruling to overturn a ban on the US forward, who was cleared to play on Monday.

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The United States’ Folarin Balogun, centre, during a World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzergovina in Santa Clara, California on July 1. Photo: Los Angeles Times / TNS
Fifa

End of the road for Ronaldo or Modric as Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

Spain have made low-key start but ‘are determined to keep moving forward’, while Algeria will aim to revive African fortunes.

China-EU relations

China’s Fifa fever, EU’s trade deadline: 7 global relations reads

From the Quad’s critical mineral agenda to Shein’s Paris ousting, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in June 2026.

Fifa

Asia’s disappointing World Cup exposes gap between region’s best and the rest

Players’ lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine.

South Korean players look on as the South Africa team celebrate their 1-0 win, and qualification to the second round, last week. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans

Norway star’s popularity in China has soared on the back of goalscoring exploits and play persona on mainland social media.

Norway fans dressed up as star striker Erling Haaland pose for a photographer after their side’s World Cup Group I clash with France. Photo: AP
United States

With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee

Chinese team has not played in tournament for 24 years, so supporters follow world’s two most famous players and a strict mainland official.

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While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo’s historic double, England get lucky

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan. Toothless England goalless.

Fifa World Cup 2026

12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Ronaldo to Messi

Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the oldest players this World Cup. Photos: @cristiano, @leomessi/Instagram
Celebrity style

11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far

Forget boring duffels – World Cup footballers have been showing off their style game, from Lamine Yamal’s Chanel to Noa Lang’s Hermès.

Jules Koundé and Kylian Mbappé are just two footballers who have had some truly stylish bag moments this World Cup. Photos: AFP
While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: ‘selfish’ Ronaldo told to quit, US win, Scots lose

Partner of Portugal’s Joao Neves triggers social media backlash after Ronaldo comments, USA down Australia, Scotland beaten by Morocco.

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: England win and Ronaldo ends Messi debate

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s goals tally for England, DR Congo score first ever World Cup goal as Portugal labour to draw.

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Fifa World Cup

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

Pelé in action for Brazil against Bulgaria during a Fifa World Cup 1966 match in Liverpool, England. Photo: Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

Portugal and Chile brawl in not so friendly World Cup warm-up, 2 sent off

First half punch-up sparked by clash between Portugal’s Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman. Ronaldo substituted at half-time.

Fifa World Cup 2026

My Take | World Cup ticket prices are showing the ugly side of the beautiful game

State attorneys general in the US have launched probes into Fifa’s ticketing strategy. The governing body must never forget the sport is nothing without its fans.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Essential spearhead or disruptive presence? Ronaldo heading to sixth World Cup

Debate around Cristiano Ronaldo’s importance to Portugal rages on ahead of this summer’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the US.

The decision to pick Cristiano Ronaldo is not without its controversy, with some wondering if his presence in the Portugal side will do more harm than good. Photo: AP
Fifa

Hong Kong picked for Fifa Museum as it is ‘amazing starting point’ to Asia

Fifa Museum boss Marco Fazzone, who is here for the site’s grand opening, says the city is ‘full of energy’ and ‘you have everything here’.

A section of "The Rainbow" display of jerseys of footballing nations, one of the highlights of the Fifa Museum at Times Square in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fifa World Cup 2026

The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final Fifa World Cup

Two best players of their generation prepare to make history this summer, 20 years after their first appearances at football’s biggest tournament.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Eastern boss plotting Hong Kong domination, exits ‘pain in process’ of progress

Manu Torres on board with club’s decision to wave goodbye to high-profile figures, accepts responsibility of taking ‘big, big club’ to top.

AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League Elite: Iran’s Tractor FC in line for Saudi quarter-final

Jeddah will host western zone play-offs rescheduled because of war in the Middle East on April 13-14, as well as tournament’s final stages.

Defending champions Al-Ahli (pictured raising the trophy last year) will play Al-Duhail of Qatar for a spot in the quarter-finals against Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Lionel Messi

Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Milan match, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Argentine World Cup winner reaches landmark in 1,142nd appearance for club and country, ⁠almost 100 games ⁠fewer than the Portuguese.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi (middle) scores his 1,000th goal in a Concacaf Champions Cup match against Nashville SC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Uefa Champions League

Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey

Norwegian club have beaten Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season, but any talk in the team about winning is banned.

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

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