MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Ballon d'Or: Every Winner by Country

A total of 21 countries have produced players who have won the Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make

Ronaldo says he ‘validated’ notes for Jorge Jesus to say at a press conference, then walked out when Portugal’s head coach did not deliver them

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Harry Kane makes surprise admission after equalling England record in Nations League

Three Lions skipper wrote more history on the international stage on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Can Cristiano Ronaldo Get to 1,000 Goals Without International Soccer?

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is tipped to retire at the end of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

‘Apologize?’—Jorge Jesus Isn’t Giving Cristiano Ronaldo a Free Pass for Storming Off

Is this the end for the greatest European soccer player of all time?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

Lionel Messi is leaving international football with grace. Cristiano Ronaldo could never

COMMENT: Messi is retiring from international football at the right time, writes Will Castle, while his supposed ‘GOAT debate’ counterpart continues to chip away at his own legacy

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Ronaldo’s next chapter: What lies ahead after Portugal’s Nations League progress?

By beating Norway 2-1, Portugal reached the Nations League quarter-finals and a new squad list is expected. The question everyone asks is: and Cristiano Ronaldo?

Euronews · Oct 6

Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue

The star’s rift with Jorge Jesus is an unfortunate affair. But the forward has been holding his national team back for years

The Guardian - US · Oct 5

Kylian Mbappe Risks Jose Mourinho’s Wrath With Latest Injury Update

The France forward left international duty early after suffering a knee injury.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5

Portugal Begins Push to Save Cristiano Ronaldo’s International Career

The iconic forward walked out this window over a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5