Cristiano Ronaldo’s Seven Most Spectacular Tantrums for Club and Country—Ranked Portugal, Real Madrid and Manchester United have all witnessed Cristiano Ronaldo lose his cool. Sports Illustrated · Oct 4
‘We Really Should’—Zinedine Zidane Weighs in on Cristiano Ronaldo Debate Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid manager has sent a message to fans and the wider soccer world in response to this international standoff. Sports Illustrated · Oct 4
Why Portugal Are Better Off Without Cristiano Ronaldo Nearly four years on from the 2022 World Cup we’re still dealing with the same issue. Sports Illustrated · Oct 1
Why Cristiano Ronaldo Was Left on the Bench for Portugal vs. Norway Broken promises, unexpected changes and the threat of a talking to have all emerged in the aftermath of Ronaldo’s unexpected absence. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Full World Cup Record With Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo has broken countless records on the international stage. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their enduring careers are celebrated, questions linger about whether their veteran status is hindering their teams' progress. Despite individual moments of brilliance, both stars have shown signs of… The Economic Times · Jul 1
Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team and should take it upon himself to stand down to serve their chances The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
The Uncomfortable Truth: Is Cristiano Ronaldo Holding Portugal Back? The five-time Ballon d’Or was a passenger in Portugal’s disappointing 2026 World Cup opener. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Portugal World Cup 2026 Odds Preview - Top Picks & Betting Lines Portugal sit third in the 2026 World Cup outright market at +800. Their deep squad and favorable Group K draw may make that price worth backing. Sports Lens · Jun 11
Last hurrah: 1. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Portugal in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 41. In the first of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at the striker who holds the international records for goals and appearances. Radio France Internationale · May 27
Why Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the World Cup’s 50 greatest players Despite having dominated in other tournaments, both domestic and international, Ronaldo has so far failed to excel on football’s grandest stage The Independent UK · May 26
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record at World Cups: Appearances, Goals, Results The all-time great may well be preparing for one last dance in North America next summer. Sports Illustrated · Nov 18, 2025
2025 UEFA Nations League Predictions: Germany vs. Portugal, Spain vs. France Sports Illustrated’s predictions for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League semifinals. Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2025
Managers who won major trophies in club and international football These coaches all tasted glory on both stages FourFourTwo · Dec 2, 2024
FourFourTwo · Oct 27, 2024 National teams that employed foreign managers After Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager, a look at the national teams that have employed foreign coaches....
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 From Greece to Argentina: how tournaments have been won in past 20 years The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but defence and possession were key before that
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo is out of control and exposes Roberto Martinez’s familiar mistake Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty before achieving redemption in the penalty shoot out with the Selecao advancing to the last eight to face an out-of-form France side
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024 Portugal face familiar Cristiano Ronaldo questions which will define their Euro 2024 journey The No7 captained the Selecao but was not a star performer in their late win over Czech Republic
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 Still scoring, but less soap opera: Cristiano Ronaldo enters Euro 2024 The head coach Roberto Martínez does not bow to every whim of his superstar No 7 as the end draws near on his influential career
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 How Portugal’s unexpected decision with Cristiano Ronaldo made them huge Euro 2024 contenders Roberto Martinez opted out of following predecessor Fernando Santos’ path with the record goalscorer
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 Team preview: Can Ronaldo win UEFA Euro 2024 for Portugal? For a record sixth time, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal as they try to win another Euro trophy.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024 Euro 2024 team guides part 23: Portugal Roberto Martínez’s side compiled a perfect record in qualifying and can call on the resurgent Cristiano Ronaldo
FourFourTwo · May 7, 2024 Ranked! Every Euro 2024 manager Counting down the coaches who will take to the technical area at Euro 2024 this summer
FourFourTwo · Mar 21, 2024 Why Estonia had the easiest route ever to reach a play-off for the Euros The Blueshirts are huge underdogs in the semis, after being virtually gifted a match against Robert Lewandowski's Poland
FourFourTwo · Mar 6, 2024 Best managers of the 00s Jose Mourinho wasn't the only "special one" doing the rounds in the 2000s