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Record-Breaking Ronaldo: The eternal goalscorer who defies history

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first man to score in six different FIFA World Cups. This milestone is a testament to the Portuguese…

Salis Abdul Samed (R) of Ghana argues with the referee during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar on November 24, 2022. (Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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World Cup wrap: Added time, shock results and what to look forward to

The first round of games are done. Who stood out, who flopped and what to watch out for

Dominic Adiyiah of Ghana heads on target as Luis Suarez of Uruguay handles the ball on the goal line, for which he is sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Soccer City stadium on July 2, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group H?

Portugal enter with their most exciting side since 2006 and Ghana have a shot at revenge against Uruguay

United’s tetchy carnivore has lost his alpha status to the rise of collectivism in elite football.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ronaldo’s beast mode belongs in the past

United’s tetchy carnivore has lost his alpha status to the rise of collectivism in elite football

Top coaches are either psychologists or cult leaders; Ronaldo & company need the latter. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

To fix Man United, Ten Hag must brainwash his stars

Top coaches are either psychologists or cult leaders; Maguire & company need the latter, writes Carlos Amato

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on February 12, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

What we learned in the Premier League this weekend

Manchester United blew another lead in a damaging draw while Newcastle’s fight for survival was boosted by a valuable victory over Aston Villa.

Timing: Manchester City suspended defender Benjamin Mendy, but only after he was charged with sexual assault and rape, and the question remains how much the club knew about allegations against the player. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy and football’s inconvenient truths

A French defender’s rape allegations raise difficult ethical questions about whether and when clubs should suspend players

Red Devils have found their superstar

In Bruno Fernandes the club have finally found that talismanic midfield playmaker to build a team around

Rich pickings: Tractors prepare the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh in preparation for the Saudi Cup Race. (Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia)

Saudi splurges on sports PR

The kingdom seeks to boost its economy – and reputation – by offering high rewards’ events

Joao Felix signed for Atletico Madrid for €126-million from Benfica in the summer transfer window. He was also shortlisted as a Ballon d’Or nominee. (Getty Images)

Benfica, Portugal’s talent factory, proud of its ‘gems’

The club surpassed bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon, cradle of Ronaldo, as the chief talent factory of Portugal

Juventus forward Critiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in US

A district attorney in the state of Nevada said it would not prosecute the Portugueseplayer because it cannot be proven that sexual assault occurred.

Maurizio Sarri joins Juventus as their new head coach. (Reuters/Matthew Childs)

Sarri takes charge at Juventus after leaving Chelsea

The Italian coach returned home to take charge of the Old Lady after a season of mixed emotions in London

Juventus forward Critiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped — report

Kathryn Mayorga filed a complaint in September last year alleging she was sexually assaulted by Ronaldo in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel

After a season when he scored 38 times for PSG, Mbappe fuelled speculation surrounding his future on Sunday, saying that he wants “responsibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe elsewhere”. (Christian Hartmann/Reuters)

Five things we learned in European football this weekend

Here are five things European football served up on the final weekend of the season

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt and his teammates celebrate the winning goal against Juventus. (Reuters/Alberto Lingria)

Scintillating Ajax breathe life into Champions League

The Dutch side outclassed Juventus to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 1997

Coach Massimiliano Allegri has said he is confident Ronaldo will not be fined or suspended. (Reuters/Alberto Lingria)

UEFA probe Ronaldo for ‘improper conduct’ over ‘cojones’ goal celebration

Euro football’s governing body says Ronaldo is facing charges of "improper conduct" after he mimicked Simeone’s crotch-grabbing ‘cojones’ gesture

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 124th Uefa Champions League goal. (Reuters/Alberto Lingria)

Ronaldo lifts Juventus into Champions League quarterfinals

The Portuguese star pulled out a spectacular performance and scored thrice to help Juventus overcome a 2-0 first leg deficit against Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari shakes hands with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag at the end of the match. (Susana Vera/Reuters)

Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax

In seven days, Madrid have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey, La Liga’s title race and now the last 16 of the Champions League

When Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben hang up their boots, young stars waiting to fill them. (Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

The Bayern renaissance: Of old friends and new foes

Four semifinal fails in the past five iterations of the competition prove their nearly-there-but-not-quite status

Liverpool’s early FA Cup exit has given Klopp’s men the bonus of extra rest and rehabilitation after a gruelling festive schedule and before returning to Champions League action next month. (John Sibley/Reuters)

Liverpool dish out new deals to ensure sustained success

Liverpool is working to ensure this season’s Premier League title push is not a one-off as they lay the foundations for continued success