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Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he plans to retire in “one or two years,” marking the 2026 World Cup as his final tournament. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr star said he still feels sharp but wants to spend more time with family after a record-breaking 25-year career.
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Next generation Ronaldo steps onto international stage as Cristiano Jr. makes Portugal U-16 debut: How did he perform?
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 15-year-old son of soccer’s global icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has made his long-awaited debut for Portugal’s U16 national team, marking a symbolic first step in what many see as the continuation of one of soccer’s greatest stories.
In a recent interaction with CNN, Ronaldo addressed the recurring speculation about his retirement with a mix of humour and self-assurance. He joked about how people often misinterpret his comments on stepping back from football,
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Cristiano Ronaldo's son makes his debut for Portugal: How did he play in his first U-16 match
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. made his Portugal U-16 debut on October 31, 2024, during a 2-0 win over Turkey, entering in stoppage time.
History seems to be repeating itself. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the eldest son of the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, scored his first official goal for the Portugal U-16 national team, taking the first step in what many see as the continuation of a family legacy.
The Portuguese legend collects another award and scores again in 3-1 win over Neom in the Saudi Pro League(Video) Age is just a number — Ronaldo’s hunt for 1,000 goals continuesAt 40 years old
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Parrott scores twice and Ronaldo sent off as Ireland secure astonishing win over Portugal
Ronaldo remains his own attraction, and Irish and Portuguese fans alike lined the streets outside the stadium to greet the team buses. This was hoards of people flocking to catch a glimpse of the viral phenomenon; this was Ronaldo as a modern edition of the moving statures that once brought thousands of Irish people to Ballinspittle.
Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration in Portugal's win over Republic of Ireland in the reverse fixture could lead to a bad reception in Dublin.
The Portugal U16 women’s national team experienced the surprise of a lifetime as they came face-to-face with Cristiano Ronaldo and the senior men’s squad during a special visit to training. The young players were left speechless as they stood only steps away from their idols,
Speaking in an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo was asked about whether Arsenal could win the Premier League, and he replied: “Could be, it’s possible. I think the Premier League, the level of the teams it’s very very similar, the top ones.