Also known as: CR7
Cristiano Ronaldo — Al-Nassr player who scored twice in the 2026 Saudi Pro League title win, preparing for his final World Cup in 2026.
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Joy Online
… That explains why, even though he didn’t feel well with his knee – after they did a scan on both and analysed the wrong one – he wanted to play to try to top Cristiano Ronaldo’s 59 goals in a calendar year. …
Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?The Ghanaian Times
… Subsequent editions would feature other great players including Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane of Senegal, Mohammed Kudus of Ghana; not leaving out fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who lit the modern game with their skills and finesse. …
‘World Cup Soccer Fiesta’ airs todayAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Argentina icon Angel Di Maria has identified France, Spain, and Portugal as among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising their exceptional talent and emerging players.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning following his 12-year partnership with Under Armour. The deal includes collaboration on new products and plans to launch Curry's signature shops in the US and China.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on the final night of the season, ending his wait for domestic silverware since winning Serie A with Juventus in 2020. Al Hilal finished two points behind.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr fell 1-0 to Japanese club Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, with Deniz Hummet scoring in the 30th minute. The loss extends Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy since joining the Saudi side in January 2023, though Al-Nassr can secure their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 with a win against Damac on Thursday.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento's 98th-minute own goal resulted in a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal on Tuesday, denying the team the chance to clinch the Saudi Pro League title. Al Nassr remain top with 83 points from 33 games, five points clear of second-placed Al Hilal with one match remaining.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa joined Mexico's final training camp ahead of the World Cup (June–July), expected to become only the sixth player to appear at six World Cups. Ochoa, who has earned more than 150 caps, suggested the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico could mark the end of his career.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, who spent nine years at Real Madrid, told a podcast that while Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played alongside, Gareth Bale is the "most complete" all-round player, citing Bale's abilities in attack, defence, heading, and scoring.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Walid Regragui, who led Morocco to the World Cup semi-final in 2022 and raised them to 8th in FIFA rankings, resigned ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi, a youth coach who won the U-20 World Cup in 2025, has taken over the team.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
MOFA Productions' 'World Cup Soccer Fiesta', a 15-part sports documentary series featuring archival footage from World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2026, airs today on GTV Sports+ with subsequent episodes on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30pm. The show will cover legendary players and include fact segments, team updates, and a compilation of top 200 World Cup goals.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →