Kylian Mbappe scored again in the Champions League, and his streak has put him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in an exclusive club at Real Madrid, though catching the Portuguese star’s mark will not be easy.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Man of the Match more times than anyone else in the Saudi Pro League this season, while Lionel Messi, in the final stretch of his MLS campaign, has won Player of the Matchday three times in 2026.

Former assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho has now offered insight into those discussions, revealing that he had a different approach in mind when it came to managing the veteran forward.

After a turbulent international window and a disciplinary dispute, the veteran’s relationship with the national team remains under close scrutiny, with his potential return becoming one of the biggest talking points ahead of the squad announcement.

The English striker helped his team secure an important victory against Atletico Madrid, although the evening carried a different significance for Cristiano Ronaldo and his place in European soccer history.

The three global superstars were among the prominent figures who reacted to the heartbreaking news, as tributes poured in from clubs, players, and sports authorities across Europe.

An unusual statistic from the 2026 calendar year has emerged, highlighting a different side of his game that has attracted attention among soccer fans.

The 6-2 victory in Uzbekistan highlighted the squad’s attacking depth, with Joao Felix taking centre stage, but it also raised questions about how the team performs when its captain is unavailable.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been making a mysterious ‘M’ hand gesture, and fans believe it could be linked to his chase for 1,000 career goals.

The postponement of Al-Nassr’s upcoming fixture has raised questions about when the Portuguese superstar will return to action, with a potential international opportunity now attracting attention.

The selection has brought renewed attention to the teenager’s international progress, with an intriguing connection between the two generations adding another layer of interest to his upcoming opportunity.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to hold elite status among their contemporaries, with professional soccer players worldwide voting both icons onto the shortlist for the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11.

Four years after their explosive fallout at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag has added fuel to soccer's most lingering grudge, delivering a brutal assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo's waning physical output and his tactical friction with Portugal.

The club captain had every reason to enjoy the spotlight after leading his side to a thrilling victory, yet his response to his teammates offered a glimpse of the leadership standards he wants to maintain under Ange Postecoglou.

The veteran forward delivered a remarkable second-half display against Al-Kholood, although his manager felt the night could have been even more special.