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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.
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5 Feb 1985
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Eric Fok (third from left) attends the launch of the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Hong Kong hosting Saudi Super Cup shows deepening ties, football chief Fok says

Fans told to be confident of seeing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo play, given the matches are competitive rather than friendlies.

Video | Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tourism

Football fever grips Hong Kong as Cristiano Ronaldo museum officially opens

Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo chose Hong Kong for museum as ‘door to Asia’ – and he plans to visit

Footballer will make appearance in the city, his representatives say, but date is yet to be confirmed.

A tram advertising Cristiano Ronaldo’s museum passes through Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo renews contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr until 2027

The announcement, which was foreshadowed by the Portuguese star’s representative visiting Hong Kong, ends months of speculation.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Hong Kong? City to host Saudi Super Cup

Portuguese superstar could figure in four-team competition at Hong Kong Stadium in August.

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Uefa

Ronaldo set to stay at Saudi club Al-Nassr as another World Cup looms closer

The 40-year-old reportedly ends talk about his club future after playing ‘decisive role’ in his Portugal team winning another title.

Cristiano Ronaldo (right) scores for Portugal to make it 2-2 in the Uefa Nations League final against Spain in Munich on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fifa

Fifa Club World Cup: when it starts, which teams are playing in new-look event

US-hosted tournament features 32 teams and some of the world’s best players, but question marks remain over how it will received.

Fifa

‘Italian genius’ Inzaghi to coach Al-Hilal – starting against Real Madrid

The Italian, whose Inter Milan lost heavily in Saturday's Champions League final, will take four-time Asian champions to Club World Cup.

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Manchester United Tour of Asia 2025

Ex-United star Nani backs Amorim to turn fallen Premier League giants around

Nani points to Reuben Amorim’s work with Sporting Lisbon as evidence of what United boss is capable of.

Former Manchester United player Nani (right) runs a training session for pupils at La Salle College in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Saudi Pro League

Saudi backers in ‘difficult’ talks to keep Ronaldo, drop Club World Cup hint

Ronaldo had said ‘chapter is over’ as Al-Nassr deal nears end, but Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggested he could play at Club World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo could continue playing in the Saudi Pro League, a source said. Photo: AFP
AFC Champions League

Ronaldo, Messi knocked out in Asian and Concacaf Champions League semis

Al-Nassr stunned by Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in AFC version while Inter Miami lose to Vancouver Whitecaps in Concacaf competition.

AFC Champions League

Ronaldo on track for Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate finals

Three clubs from the oil-rich kingdom, who spent almost US$1 billion in 2023, are in the final four, along with a Japanese team.

AFC Champions League

AFC Champions League: 4-time champions Al-Hilal hit 7 past Gwangju to reach semis

Salem Al-Dawsari stars in Saudi champions’ romp over South Koreans as the finals are held in a centralised location for the first time.

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Al-Hilal’s former Asian Footballer of the Year Salem Al-Dawsari (left) scored a goal against Gwangju to become joint-top scorer in this season’s tournament. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hunt Asian Champions League glory as Saudi Arabia hosts finals

Three home teams in the hunt as desert nation hosts the knockout stages, with contenders also from Japan, Qatar, South Korea and Thailand.

Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo is looking to win his first AFC Champions League in the twilight of a glittering career. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to meet Yokohama in Asian Champions League quarter-finals

All four quarter-finals will be played in a centralised event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the port city also hosting the semis and final.

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi: sons’ fake record goal hauls fool social media

Reports that a new battle between the legends’ children was emerging turned out to be fake news.

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AFC Champions League

Al-Hilal stay top of Asian Champions League west group as Ronaldo eyes next round

Saudi side Al-Hilal thrash Iran’s Persepolis 4-1 while Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr keep pace as striker marks 40th birthday with 2 goals in 4-0 win.

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores the second goal from the penalty spot in the Saudi team’s 4-0 win over United Arab Emirates side Al-Wasl. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Organisers of Hong Kong’s Cristiano Ronaldo museum confirm ticket sale date

Announcement confirms earlier report from Post on plans to open CR7 Life Museum celebrating Portuguese superstar’s footballing career.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister in law, French interpreter Ivana Rodríguez?

Ivana Rodríguez is the sister of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife Georgina Rodríguez, but rumours of a rift between the siblings have emerged after the Netflix star unfollowed her on Instagram.

AFC Champions League

Ronaldo ready for elite Asian Champions League action before milestone birthday

Portuguese star’s high-scoring form in Saudi Pro League could help Al-Nassr – bolstered by a new striker – to their first continental title.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 15 goals in 17 games for Al Nassr. Photo: AP

Cristiano Ronaldo backs new Man United boss Ruben Amorim, eyes owning ‘big club’

The Portuguese superstar says it will be ‘tough’ but feels his compatriot did a good job at Sporting and will do the same at Old Trafford.

Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo with the Globe Soccer Award for Best Middle East player at the ceremony in Dubai. Photo: dpa
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Saudi, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League Elite

Like the European version, Asia’s top-tier tournament has expanded the number of group-stage games, putting extra demands on clubs.

AFC Champions League

Mariners grab AFC Champions League point at the death against Shanghai Shenhua

Australian champions grab their first point in four matches against Chinese league runner-up with goal deep in injury time at home.

Fifa

Move over, Messi and Ronaldo – a new generation is lining up to win Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is favourite to be crowned world’s best player on Monday, while Mbappe and Haaland lead field of contenders.

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi have won football’s most prestigious individual award 13 times over 16 years, but neither has been nominated this year. Photo: AP
Trending in China

Devoted China Cristiano Ronaldo fan takes 13,000km bicycle ride to meet idol

Star-struck 24-year-old admits his head was ‘completely blank’ when he met football superstar for just one minute.

A devoted fan of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has cycled 13,000 kilometres to Saudi Arabia to meet his hero. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
AFC Champions League

Could Cristiano Ronaldo add AFC Champions League to massive list of accolades?

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward saw his first attempt with the Saudi side Al Nassr end in the quarter-finals.

Euro 2024

Ronaldo set for record sixth European Championship, says Portugal deserve trophy

Al Nassr forward already has the most Euros appearances and goals, but is chasing more records.

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