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Cristiano Ronaldo Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Icon

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest—and most famous—soccer players of all time.

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The 20 Best Belgian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Despite never winning a major international trophy, Belgium has produced some truly exceptional soccer players over the years.

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2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Boot—Ranked

No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot twice, but several players can change that this summer.

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The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked

From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever.

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The Best and Worst Soccer Haircuts of All Time

For better or worse, these haircuts are etched into the minds of soccer fans forever.

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Real Madrid Players ‘Divided’ Over Xabi Alonso As Concerns Raised Over Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Bellingham

Xabi Alonso has produced good results that still fall below Real Madrid’s impossible standards.

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Raphinha Names the Five Best Brazilians to Play for Barcelona

Icons like Ronaldinho and Rivaldo have lifted notable silverware in Blaugrana colors.

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Kylian Mbappé Milestone Just One Short of Cristiano Ronaldo Record

Comparisons are regularly drawn between the two greats.

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What is the Super Ballon d'Or?

The unique award has only ever been awarded once—that was in 1989.

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Who Is the Youngest Ballon d'Or Winner Ever?

The game’s top prize has been claimed by seven players under the age of 24.

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Marcus Rashford Makes Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or Comparison

Rashford opened up on the personality of his new Barcelona teammate off the pitch.

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Carlo Ancelotti Names Best Brazilian Player He's Ever Managed

Ronaldo Nazário, Vinícius Júnior, Kaká, Cafú and Rodrygo are among the great Brazilian players Carlo Ancelotti has managed in his career.

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Argentina Boss Omits Lionel Messi From World's Best Player List

Lionel Scaloni highlighted Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as the best players in the world over Lionel Messi.

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The 25 Best Barcelona Players of All Time—Ranked

Barcelona has been the home of many legendary players over the years.

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Vinicius Junior Joins Real Madrid Legends With Historic Champions League Feat

Vinícius Júnior became the fourth player in Real Madrid history to record 50 goal contributions in the Champions League.

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Best Brazilian Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the 10 best Brazilian soccer players of all time, from Pelé to Ronaldinho, as we rank the legends who shaped the beautiful game.

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Kylian Mbappe on Track to Break Real Madrid Debut Season Goalscoring Record

Kylian Mbappé is on his way to breaking Iván Zamorano's record of the most goals scored in a debut season with Real Madrid.

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Rodri Fires Back at Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or Criticism

Rodri hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo's recent claims that Vinícius Júnior deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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The Independent UK

Sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil where armed loan sharks rule

Vinicius Júnior, Ronaldo Nazário and Roberto Rivellino, are among the poster boys for betting brands in Brazil

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Every Real Madrid Player to Win the Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo and Alfredo Di Stéfano are two of Real Madrid's eight Ballon d'Or winners.

The Guardian - UK

‘Brazil only beat us 3-0’: Ildefons Lima on his world-record Andorra career

Defender, who played internationally for 26 years, recalls his highs and lows and hits back at the misplaced anger of football snobs

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‘Thanks, honestly’: Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid with legacy secure

After 353 goals in 647 matches for the Spanish club, the France forward has proved he is one of the best to ever play the game

Daily Record

Schoolboy sent home from school over 'Ronaldo World Cup' haircut

The teen's mum claims she has been told her son won't be able to attend classes until he shaves off the trim.

Manchester Evening News

Schoolboy sent home for Ronaldo-style World Cup haircut

Alfie's mum, Emma, is in two minds over whether or not to shave the trim off

The Guardian - UK

Benzema’s legacy is ever larger. There can have been few clearer winners

The striker became the first Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or since Zinedine Zidane after inspiring Real Madrid to European Cup glory

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