Cristiano Ronaldo

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking conclusion after Portugal suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, ending the veteran forward's final appearance on football's biggest stage. The contest remained evenly balanced for almost the entire 90 minutes before Spain found the decisive breakthrough in stoppage time. Substitute Ferran Torres delivered a perfectly timed pass into the penalty area, allowing fellow substitute Mikel Merino to calmly slot home the winner and send Spain into the quarterfinals. The result ended Portugal's hopes of lifting the World Cup and marked…

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another memorable performance on the global stage, helping Portugal overcome Croatia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 while setting a new tournament record that further cements his legendary status. The Portugal skipper converted a penalty in the second half to become the oldest footballer ever to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match. The goal was particularly special as it marked the first time Ronaldo has found the net in a World Cup knockout fixture during his illustrious international career. Portugal controlled large portions of the contest but faced…

Houston (Rajeev Sharma): Cristiano Ronaldo has added yet another extraordinary achievement to his glittering career, becoming the first footballer in history to score in six separate FIFA World Cup tournaments after finding the back of the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The goal marked a landmark moment for the Portuguese captain, who has now scored in every World Cup edition from 2006 to 2026. The record further strengthens his place among football’s all-time greats and showcases his remarkable ability to remain relevant at the highest level across two decades. Ronaldo entered the match under pressure after failing to score in…