Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named Best Player in the Middle East at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai on December 27. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has boldly claimed that he was faster than football’s most renowned speedsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe, during his illustrious playing career. The former Inter Milan forward made the statement during an interview with ESPN at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday when asked to … Read more
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, who were initially nominated for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO World XI, have missed out on the final shortlist. The FIFPRO World XI is one of football’s most celebrated honours, designed to recognize the best starting XI of the world’s top-performing players over the past year. Unlike the … Read more
Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr triumphed 3-1 over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their strong run in the competition. The Saudi champions secured the victory in Qatar on Monday, with Ronaldo’s contributions pushing Al Nassr closer to a spot in the quarterfinals, needing just two points from their final … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked debate in the football world with his recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting the Portuguese icon lacks the natural talent of Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Spanish television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing GOAT (Greatest of … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has offered insight into his potential retirement plans following a standout performance in Portugal’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. The Portuguese captain netted twice during the match, including a stunning bicycle kick, helping secure his team’s spot in the quarterfinals. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick capped off Portugal’s emphatic victory over Poland, securing their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. With Portugal already leading 4-0 in the final moments, Ronaldo acrobatically struck at the far post for his second goal of the match, showcasing his trademark brilliance. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 133rd goal for Portugal as they secured a 3-1 victory over Poland in the Nations League. Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, struck the crossbar early before Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, volleying home from a knockdown by Bruno Fernandes. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that he “no longer cares” about being the best player in the world, shifting his focus to supporting his teammates. Ronaldo, now 39, joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr in January 2023 after parting ways with Manchester United. On Monday, the former Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 … Read more
Saudi club Al Nassr announced on Wednesday the appointment of Stefano Pioli as their new head coach, taking over from Luis Castro. Pioli, an experienced Italian manager, replaces Castro following Al Nassr’s underwhelming start to the season, both in domestic competitions and the AFC Champions League. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday featuring Asake’s latest track “Active” from the album Lungu Boy as the background music. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s post quickly went viral, amassing 18.7 million views, 1.2 million likes, and over 20,000 comments in under four hours. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Al Nassr faced difficulties without Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday, as the Saudi club opened their Asian Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq. Ronaldo, Al Nassr’s captain, was absent from the squad for the match in Baghdad. The club had announced a day earlier that the Portuguese star was diagnosed … Read more
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has expressed the view that Cristiano Ronaldo should consider retiring from football at the conclusion of this season. Ronaldo, currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, continues to showcase his elite talent despite nearing his 40th birthday. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has brushed off Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent criticism and emphasized that external opinions do not affect him. In a podcast interview with former United teammate Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo challenged Ten Hag’s pre-season remarks made in the Netherlands, where the manager stated that the club was “a long way away” from … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football legend, has once again made history. Earlier this month, he became the first male footballer to score 900 career goals. This week, the 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward achieved another groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first person to amass 1 billion followers across all major social media platforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has taken aim at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, asserting that the club needs to “rebuild everything” to return to competing for football’s top honours. Ten Hag, under increasing scrutiny following United’s eighth-place finish last season—their lowest ever in Premier League history—and two losses in their first three games this season, was … Read more
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has identified four players he believes are likely to win the Ballon d’Or in the near future. Earlier this month, Ronaldo was notably absent from the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist for the second consecutive year. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner in the Nations League dashed Scotland’s hopes in Portugal, extending Steve Clarke’s side’s dismal run of form. Scotland stunned the hosts with a seventh-minute header from Scott McTominay and defended valiantly against Portugal’s 16 first-half shots. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust … Read more