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Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.

Notable Quotes

"No fear for DR Congo against Ronaldo-led Portugal."
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"You have been trying to kill me for the past 23 years, but you must have seen that is not worth it."
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"I am not going to be more Cristiano Ronaldo or less because I win the World Cup."
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"I’m incredibly honoured to be part of this new lineup of LEGO Editions, alongside three other incredible players in the sport."
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"It’s not every day you get to be transformed into a LEGO set! I’m incredibly honored to be part of this new lineup of LEGO Editions, alongside three other incredible players in the sport."
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"It’s not every day you get to be transformed into a LEGO set!"
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"It’s not every day you get to be transformed into a LEGO set!"
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August 15, 2026

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August 12, 2026

Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC

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July 20, 2026

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July 14, 2026

Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda

Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.

July 9, 2026

Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs

BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

July 6, 2026

Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence

If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.

July 6, 2026

Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

July 6, 2026

'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?

Appearing at his sixth World Cup, will Cristiano Ronaldo lift the famous trophy for the first time before he retires?

July 6, 2026

Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.

July 3, 2026

Huge Snicko VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

July 3, 2026

Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove - Reuters

Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove Reuters

July 3, 2026

Ronaldo levels from penalty spot for Portugal

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia during their round of 32 game in Toronto.

July 3, 2026

Ronaldo has equaliser ruled out for offside

Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal's round of 32 game with Croatia in Toronto.

July 3, 2026

I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card

Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

July 1, 2026

Drones, specs and sensors - meet RFU's 'Q' behind gadgets for England's stars

Duncan Locke arms England with the technology and innovation to perform at their best on the pitch.

June 29, 2026

Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?

New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?

June 29, 2026

Day-by-day last-32 schedule - including England live on BBC

England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.

June 28, 2026

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

June 24, 2026

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

June 19, 2026

Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man - Reuters

Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man Reuters

June 17, 2026

Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages

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June 17, 2026

Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters

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June 17, 2026

No fear for DR Congo against Ronaldo-led Portugal, coach says - Reuters

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June 16, 2026

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Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

June 12, 2026

Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

June 11, 2026

Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'

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June 8, 2026

Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?

As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.

June 7, 2026

Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip

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April 3, 2026

Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players - Reuters

Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players Reuters

April 2, 2026

Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” - Reuters

Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” Reuters

March 6, 2026