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Business of Soccer
/ 568 days agoRonaldo 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
/ 595 days agoJose 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
/ 678 days agoMessi-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
/ 688 days agoRonaldo 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
/ 691 days agoHow 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
/ 691 days agoCristiano 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
/ 691 days agoSporting 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
/ 706 days agoAn 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
/ 711 days agoEuro 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
/ 717 days agoRonaldo 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 […]
Portugal
/ 720 days agoPortugal lose, but advance in more World Cup Group H drama
How could someone not like soccer? Once again, this World Cup has delivered high entertainment. After the scenes yesterday that saw Germany eliminated, Group H tried to top the drama. Group H Drama Portugal were assured a place in the Round of 16. At different moments during the simultaneous matches, the remaining qualification spot was […]
Al Nassr
/ 722 days agoCristiano Ronaldo offered $500 million contract from Saudi club
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a massive contract offer from a Saudi Arabian club. Al Nassr FC supposedly offered the 37-year-old forward a deal that could be worth over $200 million per year. Ronaldo is now a free agent. Manchester United released him from his contract earlier this month. Therefore, he can choose […]
Portugal
/ 724 days agoBruno Fernandes sends Portugal to last 16 at World Cup
In the final game of matchday 2 in the World Cup group stage, Portugal overcame a fiery Uruguay side to book a spot in the Round of 16. Whose goal is it anyway? Bruno Fernandes was the standout performer, and almost scored a hat-trick to top off an excellent performance. In the 54th minute, Fernandes […]
Portugal
/ 724 days agoPortugal-Uruguay penalty decision ends in controversy
The Portugal-Uruguay penalty controversy was one of many talking points out of Monday's World Cup game, but there were other issues for Uruguay to worry about. No width and no wits. That pretty much sums up Uruguay's performance against Portugal in the first 60 minutes. Despite the security of an experienced three man central defense […]
Ghana
/ 727 days agoDodgy decisions causes Ghana loss to Portugal
The 3-2 loss Ghana suffered to Portugal comes as a result of Otto Addo's questionable starting lineup. Then, a controversial penalty upended any resistance from the Ghanaians in the match. Tactical Tinkering In the nine previous matches Addo coaches for Ghana, he implements a back five to his starting 11 once. Ghana loses to Japan […]