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Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani will once again renew acquaintances

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 9

The last round of the second glut of group fixtures finishes today. This will be the last day with a 10am fixture.

World Cup Podcast: Ronaldo review and England expects

Former Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy joins Raf Diallo and Niall McCoy to react to Thursday's World Cup action in Group G and H including Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial penalty in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana. They also watch along live as Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 and preview Friday's matches.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored in five straight World Cups

Ronaldo closes 'chapter' as he helps Portugal to win

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his chapter at Manchester United was "closed" after he made World Cup history just two days after severing ties at Old Trafford to help Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their opening Group H match.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Ronaldo's penalty was his eighth ever World Cup goal

Ronaldo sets record as Portugal edge Ghana thriller

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five men's World Cups with a penalty to help his side to a 3-2 win over Ghana in Group H.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Fernando Santos and Bruno Fernandes were asked about Ronaldo's Old Trafford exit at Portugal press conference

Fernandes and Santos insist Ronaldo not a distraction

Portugal will not be distracted by the drama surrounding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure from Manchester United, coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday, a day before their World Cup opener against Ghana.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

Ronaldo leaves Man United as Glazers consider sale

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United with immediate effect, the club confirmed in a statement this afternoon, while the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling off the club.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a staggering 117 goals in 191 appearances for Portugal

Ronaldo: 'I'm completely bullet-proof and iron-clad'

Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as "bullet-proof and iron-clad" as he defended the timing of his interview with Piers Morgan.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

"It's a personal interview, very personal actually, and we have to respect that"

Santos: Ronaldo interview not been a distraction

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

Ronaldo opens up on death of newborn son

Cristiano Ronaldo said the death of his newborn son in April was "the most difficult moment" of his life.

Soccer • 15 Nov 22

Ronaldo has hit out at former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney, insisting the pair are not his friends

'Not my friends' - Ronaldo fumes at Rooney and Neville

The 37-year-old continued to wage war against United in an explosive interview with TalkTV

Soccer • 15 Nov 22

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag (L) with Cristiano Ronaldo

Carragher: Ronaldo wants to be sacked by Man United

Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo "wants to be sacked" following the Portugal star's claim he has been "betrayed" by Manchester United.

Soccer • 14 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) soaks up the cheers after scoring at Old Trafford

Ronaldo back among the goals as United beat Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo made a goalscoring return as Manchester United shot down Sheriff to seal Europa League qualification and set up a tussle for top spot with Real Sociedad next week.

Soccer • 27 Oct 22

Ronaldo returns, Varane out until after World Cup

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the squad, and revealed Raphael Varane won't feature before the World Cup.

Soccer • 26 Oct 22

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking for a way out of Old Trafford

Ronaldo is the 'last thing' Chelsea need - Brady

Liam Brady believes that Cristiano Ronaldo at Chelsea is the 'last thing' that manager Graham Potter needs.

Soccer • 26 Oct 22

Ronaldo was left out of the squad for Saturday's draw at Chelsea in the Premier League after his petulant reaction to being an unused substitute in midweek against Tottenham Hotspur

Neville: Man United must end relationship with Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's fractious second spell at Manchester United "has to end" as soon as possible, according to the club's former defender Gary Neville.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Premier League: Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United recap

A last-gasp header from Casemiro gave Manchester United a draw at Stamford Bridge in a game that was low on thrills and quality.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

Ronaldo headed down the tunnel before the clock had struck 90 minutes against Tottenham and made a hasty exit from Old Trafford

Ronaldo has to accept consequences says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo has to accept the consequences and potential backlash for the "bad behaviour" that means the Manchester United star sits out the trip to Chelsea.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be involved in the Chelsea clash

Ronaldo excluded from United squad for Chelsea trip

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League game at Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 20 Oct 22

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't make it off the bench against Spurs

Ronaldo left Old Trafford before final whistle

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he will deal with Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday after the Portuguese left the bench and walked down the tunnel alone before the end of the 2-0 win over Tottenham.

Soccer • 20 Oct 22

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts FA charge but will fight a ban

Ronaldo accepts FA charge but will fight ban

Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted an English Football Association charge of improper conduct, but Manchester United will support the star's fight against a potential ban.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Ronaldo will not back down

Ten Hag: Ronaldo will not accept ban

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept the Football Association's charge of "improper and/or violent" following an incident that relates to his behaviour at Everton last season.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his 700th club goal with team-mate Antony

Ronaldo will keep scoring, says ten Hag

Erik ten Hag expects to see plenty more from Cristiano Ronaldo after his 700th career club goal got him off the mark in the league for this campaign and delivered a 2-1 win for Manchester United at Everton.

Soccer • 09 Oct 22

The alleged incident occurred at Goodison Park in April

Ronaldo charged over Everton fan incident

Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with "improper and/or violent" conduct by the Football Association following an incident that relates to the forward's behaviour at Everton last season.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

"He's totally committed to this project, totally committed to this team"

Ten Hag: Ronaldo 'totally committed' to United project

Cristiano Ronaldo remains "totally committed" to the Manchester United project, manager Erik ten Hag said after the veteran forward scored a penalty in a 2-0 win at Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Ten Hag to act as friend and teacher to Ronaldo

Erik ten Hag is ready to act as both friend and teacher to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United star's immediate future was finally put to bed.

Soccer • 04 Sep 22