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Cristiano Ronaldo faces Portugal return final decision as Jorge Jesus sets UEFA Nations League squad announcement date

Cristiano Ronaldo faces Portugal return final decision as Jorge Jesus sets UEFA Nations League squad announcement date

Cristiano Ronaldo was given special treatment at 2026 World Cup as ex-Portugal assistant boss Ricardo Carvalho reveals what he would have done differently

Cristiano Ronaldo was given special treatment at 2026 World Cup as ex-Portugal assistant boss Ricardo Carvalho reveals what he would have done differently

Cristiano Ronaldo has last laugh as his 2017-18 record remains UEFA Champions League benchmark after Harry Kane misses chance to rewrite history

Cristiano Ronaldo has last laugh as his 2017-18 record remains UEFA Champions League benchmark after Harry Kane misses chance to rewrite history

Lionel Messi extends his MLS jersey reign for a fourth straight year, leaving three World Cup champions behind

Lionel Messi extends his MLS jersey reign for a fourth straight year, leaving three World Cup champions behind

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Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal or Lionel Messi with Argentina: Who had the better international career? The numbers tell the story

Both became record-breakers, lifted major trophies, and carried the expectations of millions of supporters, but their achievements offer an intriguing comparison when placed side by side.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal retirement: How his stats compare to Eusebio

The two legends dominated different generations, but their achievements have shaped Portugal’s identity on the global stage in ways few players could imagine.

AC Milan vs Ferencvaros: Projected lineups for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League match

Take a look at the projected lineups for AC Milan vs Ferencvaros in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both bring an end to their legendary international careers, but their simultaneous FIFA break absence is not a first

Their departures from Portugal and Argentina have arrived in the same era, creating an unusual moment for international soccer, although history shows that the two superstars have experienced a similar absence from the international stage before.

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