Tag: Ronaldo

‘First In Football History,’ Ronaldo Scores 900th Goal

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. Can this latest feat end the greatest of all time (goat) debate between fans of Cristiano and Lionel Messi?   Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal 2-0 up in the 34th minute. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead of his…

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‘First Time In 21 Years,’ Messi, Ronaldo Not Among Ballon d’Or Nominees

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Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have made the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or for the first time since 2003. Messi was expected to be among the 30 nominees after leading Argentina to the Copa America trophy in July while Ronaldo has been in typically prolific form for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. READ ALSO Ex-minister, Nenadi Usman, Emerges Labour Party’s Caretaker Chairman ‘Not Us,’ NANS Denies News Of Nationwide Protest Over Petrol Price Hike ‘You Got It Wrong,’ Depot Owner Replies Otedola’s Advise On Dangote Petrol ‘Third…

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Ronaldo, Messi Set For Riyadh Showdown 2024

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr next February in the Riyadh Season Cup. Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who joined the US squad in July and sparked a championship run in the League Cup against US and Mexican clubs, is expected to meet Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Messi led Argentina to last year’s World Cup crown and has long been a rival of Portugal captain Ronaldo. The upcoming Riyadh Season Cup 2024 promises a footballing extravaganza as iconic players from across the globe assemble…

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