ALL POSTS TAGGED "Cristiano Ronaldo"

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 2 days ago

MLS can't compete financially against Saudi Arabia's riches

Saudi Arabia's rise in the soccer world looks to be bad news for Major League Soccer. The North American league has typically been a quality destination for players in the autumn of their careers. For better or for worse, MLS developed that reputation as a place players go in the twilight of their playing days. […]

Business of Soccer

/ 36 days ago

Ronaldo back atop Forbes' highest paid athlete list

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved back to the top of the world's highest paid athlete list by Forbes. The Portugal international's switch to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr helped bump him up to regain the top spot. Ronaldo was previously third in the American business magazine's 2022 rankings. He last finished atop of the list in […]

AS Roma

/ 63 days ago

Jose Mourinho offered more than $125 million to coach Saudi Arabia

Jose Mourinho has reportedly been offered at least $125 million to become head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team. Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claims that the offer is for a two-year deal. If the Portuguese manager accepts, he would become the highest-paid coach in the world. There are also significant options to be […]

Al Nassr

/ 146 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo match in Saudi Arabia to air on beIN Sports Xtra

The latest, and potentially last battle between Messi and Ronaldo is taking place in Saudi Arabia, and beIN SPORTS have the exclusive coverage. The contest is on Thursday, Jan. 19, beginning at 11:30AM ET live on beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español. Kickoff time is Noon ET. Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia […]

Al Nassr

/ 156 days ago

Ronaldo contract has clause for Newcastle loan: report says

Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, is not quite done with the UEFA Champions League. A clause in the star's contract with his new club could allow him to make a loan move back to Europe next season if one club finishes in a Champions League spot. That club is Newcastle […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 159 days ago

How to watch Saudi Arabia Pro League from USA

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a major deal with Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr. But if you're a fan of Ronaldo, how do you watch the Saudi Arabia Pro League? After all, the superstar is one of the most popular athletes in the world. The Portugal international currently has 526 million followers on Instagram. Al Nassr […]

Al Nassr

/ 159 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr in $211 million per year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The mammoth move will reportedly earn the superstar over $200 million per season. This would make Ronaldo the highest-paid soccer player on the planet. To put the financial terms into perspective, the Portugal international will roughly make the same as the entire […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 159 days ago

Sporting KC nearly signed Cristiano Ronaldo

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday. The former Manchester United player made the switch as a free agent after leaving the Premier League side last month. While news of the transfer is not exactly shocking, Ronaldo did actually almost sign with a Major League Soccer team. […]

Argentina

/ 174 days ago

An Argentina World Cup win will end the Messi Ronaldo debate

Most soccer fans have an answer. Not necessarily that they outwardly support one player or the other. Instead, they just believe one of the players is simply better than the other. The Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate has dominated the world of soccer for the last decade and a half. Their frequent duels between […]

England

/ 179 days ago

Euro press reaction to England-France, Morocco-Portugal games

Moroccan mastery, English penalty pain, Ronaldo's ruin, and French flair all featured in the final quarterfinals of a 2022 World Cup that continues to deliver gargantuan games. Here's a look at how newspapers at home and abroad reacted to the action. The English Exit First, we look back at The Sun's bizarre cover from before […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 185 days ago

Ronaldo exit from Man United is good for all

That’s all folks. It’s over. For the second time in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United. Yet, unlike the first time, this won’t be for a record-breaking transfer fee. Nor does it come with the good will of the club, fans and teammates. Instead, this time, one of the greatest players of all […]