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‘People think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy’: Former teammate Danilo praises Portugal legend

Former Real Madrid an Juventus teammate Danilo praised the Portugal legend claiming that "people think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy."
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9 World Cup records that could be broken at the 2026 tournament

Many names could make history as there are 9 World Cup records that could be broken in the 2026 edition.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal are World Cup favorites because of their similarities to Messi’s Argentina, claims Klinsmann

Jurgen Klinsmann has named Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing similarities with Lionel Messi's Argentina as part of his reasoning.
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Beyond Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi: 9 icons playing their last World Cup in 2026

While the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there are several other icons who will also be playing in their final World Cup in 2026.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional anthem moment sparks retirement questions before Portugal’s 2026 World Cup as Roberto Martinez addresses speculation

Portugal’s build-up to the grand tournament has been shaped as much by emotion as performance, especially after the Al-Nassr superstar was seen visibly moved during the national anthem in a recent friendly against Chile.
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Raphinha reportedly emerges as a key target for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, with an €80 million offer to Barcelona

Under Hansi Flick, Raphinha has become one of the best players in the world. In light of this, Al Nassr are reportedly targeting the Brazilian player as a star partner for Cristiano Ronaldo. To make this happen, they would be willing to offer €80 million to Barcelona in the summer of 2026.
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Lionel Messi comparison prompts honest admission from Portugal boss as Roberto Martinez clarifies Cristiano Ronaldo’s authority within 2026 World Cup squad

Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing? Confirmed lineups for Portugal vs Chile in pre-World Cup 2026 international friendly

Today's friendly against Chile at Estadio do Jamor in Oeiras may not carry competitive stakes, but it offers an important glimpse into how Roberto Martinez’s side is shaping up before heading to North America.
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Jordi Alba picks former Real Madrid player as his toughest rival at Barcelona, but it wasn’t Cristiano Ronaldo

Jordi Alba was asked to pick the toughest player he played against at Barcelona, but his Real Madrid answer was not Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Mbappe, Haaland and Lamine Yamal top World Cup player value ranking at $231m: Messi, Ronaldo far behind

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rank well down the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal sitting at the top.
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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Year award: How many times did Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim it?

La Liga named Lamine Yamal its Player of the Year, an honor previously won by both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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‘You can’t say Cristiano has no talent or that Messi doesn’t work hard’: Mbappe compares the two superstars

Kylian Mbappe shared his thoughts on the comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo learns reason behind Portugal’s unusual 2026 World Cup travel plan as Roberto Martinez explains decision

In the midst of what may be the last World Cup of Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary international career, Roberto Martinez is making sure that Portugal is ready for its 2026 tournament. As other national teams settle into their North American bases, Portugal has chosen a different route, creating intrigue around its unusually late arrival in the […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Vinicius face brutal conditions as more than 30% of 2026 World Cup matches at risk of dangerous heat levels

A new analysis suggests that weather conditions across several host cities in North America could become one of the tournament's biggest talking points.
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Lionel Messi nearing Miroslav Klose’s World Cup wins record: How far is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi is on the absolute precipice of matching Miroslav Klose's legendary record for the most individual match victories in World Cup history, leaving fans wondering exactly how far behind Cristiano Ronaldo sits.