As the 61st match of the FIFA World Cup draws near ... fast counter-attacks. Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick, Diego Costa snared two goals of his own. David De Gea made a howler and Spain’s battalion ...

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Despite no longer competing in Europe’s top leagues, Cristiano Ronaldo remains a global phenomenon, consistently shattering ...

Ronaldo has scored the most goals by any player after turning 30 (454) Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, the second highest in football history behind Lionel Messi’s eight. He also has the most ...

Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday with the same confidence and self-esteem as he has always boasted throughout his successful career.