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.

Carlos Tevez has offered a particularly interesting perspective, recalling his experiences alongside both superstars and explaining what separated their approaches to the game.

The Portuguese forward has also moved closer to a historic scoring achievement that could further distinguish him from some of soccer's greatest goalscorers.

Few players in LaLiga history can say they have matched the start to a season that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo once produced. Raphinha has now earned a place in that conversation. The Brazilian winger is having a standout 2026-27 campaign, and his latest performance at home has put him alongside two of the greatest […]

Since Ronaldo recorded his first career hat-trick in 2008, the Portuguese forward has experienced remarkably few calendar years without scoring at least three goals in a single match.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 522 goals and 37 hat-tricks since turning 30, more than the 463 goals and 30 hat-tricks he had before, and now sits 15 away from 1,000.

The decision comes shortly after the Portuguese forward produced another memorable performance in the Saudi Pro League, raising questions about his availability for the club’s next matches.