Also known as: CR7 · Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo · Cris
Portuguese footballer suspended 30 days and fined €255 for leaving national team camp in September 2026 amid dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.
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… amal has broken many of Messi’s records at Barcelona, and now he has pipped him on the global stage, too – the Argentine was just shy of his 19th birthday when he netted his first World Cup goal in 2006; the Spaniard has done it two weeks younger. “For Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo …
Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… They also allowed him to join Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to have scored in five World Cups. …
Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trickJoy Online
… Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo matched Argentina’s Lionel Messi by playing in a sixth finals, but the 41-year-old was made to wait as he bids to become the first player to score in six different World Cups. …
2026 World Cup: DR Congo stun Portugal to claim point in opening gameJoy Online
… A week out from his 39th birthday, he rolled back the years with a sensational display, claiming yet another record from long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo by becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup. …
Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick in Argentina winJoy Online
… Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Neymar. Say those names slowly. …
Football’s greatest legends prepare for their final World CupThe Chronicle
… Additionally, he highlighted the team of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, as one to watch in the World Cup. …
World Cup 2026: ‘They add unique flair to the game’ –Di Maria names favourites to win trophyJoy Online
… Appliances maker Dreame has enlisted football star Cristiano Ronaldo while BYD’s premium electric car brand Denza has tapped actor Daniel Craig. …
Stephen Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour splitJoy Online
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac, ending his long wait for domestic silverware. …
Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-NassrJoy Online
Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they were upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. …
Ronaldo kept waiting for first trophy with Al-NassrThe Ghanaian Times
… Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still waiting for his first domestic trophy with Al Nassr, saw an effort fly wide seconds after restart.-Reuters Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Bento’s howler delays CR7’s first title in Saudi ArabiaCristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp in September after being left as an unused substitute. The suspension was backdated to Portugal's match against Denmark and will not affect his international commitments, as he has already served 19 days of the ban.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp in September after being left as an unused substitute. The suspension was backdated to Portugal's match against Denmark and will not affect his international commitments, as he has already served 19 days of the ban.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Portuguese FA suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros after he left the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role. Ronaldo later apologised and said he remained available for selection after serving his punishment.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him €255 after he left the Portugal squad during the September international break, following a clash with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time against Norway.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out of Portugal's Nations League squad in September. The 41-year-old left after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark, citing that coach Jorge Jesus twice "broke his word."
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane earned his 125th England cap, equalling Peter Shilton's men's record, and scored twice in a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Kane, who has 91 international goals, did not rule out pursuing Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time goalscoring record of 146.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word—first over a fitness management agreement for Nations League matches, then over a promised public clarification at a press conference—and left the camp, though he said he remained available if recalled.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly will not return to the Portugal squad while Jorge Jesus remains manager, according to Portuguese journalist Rui Santos. Ronaldo left the national team camp after being benched in a 2-1 win against Norway on September 27 and is said to be frustrated with Jesus's handling of the situation.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will not retire from international football but should be punished for walking out on Portugal's Nations League camp, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about playing time against Norway and Denmark.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's squad after a disagreement with new head coach Jorge Jesus, becoming frustrated after being kept on the bench during a Nations League match with Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. Jesus said Ronaldo would be welcome back, but the dispute has raised questions about whether the 41-year-old's international career could be nearing an end.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to Portugal's national team if he chooses to, after the 41-year-old left the Nations League camp when dropped as a starter against Denmark. Jesus, who has managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, said the decision to return rests with Ronaldo.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Erling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute with an apparent injury as Norway suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the late winner. Manchester City will await further news on Haaland's condition ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to the national team if he chooses, after the 41-year-old captain left the Nations League camp following disagreements over his playing time against Norway and Denmark.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure and will always hold a reserved place in Portuguese hearts, after Ronaldo left the squad this week when coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp permanently following a fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old captain announced his decision after Jesus's pre-match press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença, saying he will explain his reasons "in due time."
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp and will explain his reasons later, after head coach Jorge Jesus denied claims of a rift with the captain and reports that Ronaldo had refused to train. Ronaldo did not play in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday and did not join team-mates greeting visiting fans after the match.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has departed Portugal's training camp and is heading to Madrid on his private plane following a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus over his absence from recent UEFA Nations League matches. Jesus had stated Ronaldo would train and that the situation was resolved, but the captain left the camp nonetheless, potentially marking his final break from the Portuguese national team.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal won 2-1 against Norway in their second Nations League match, with Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos scoring for the visitors despite Erling Haaland's goal bringing Norway level. Cristiano Ronaldo remained unused on the bench for Portugal.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to continue his international career after the World Cup, saying he can help Portugal to further success and aiming for a personal milestone of 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old, who needs 21 goals to reach that mark, has been included in Jorge Jesus' Portugal squad for the Nations League campaign beginning against Wales.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match, saying such behaviour has no place in football. Jota, a Liverpool forward and close friend of Neves, died in a car crash at age 28 in July last year.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after fans chanted the name of late footballer Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. Jota, a former Liverpool and Wolverhampton player, died in a car crash in Spain aged 28 last year.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →