Phenomenal Ronaldo equals Puskas’ European record
Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Ferenc Puskas’ record for most international goals by a European man with his standout display for Portugal against Spain at the World Cup.
Real Madrid haunt Spain again as Ronaldo steals the show
Real Madrid derailed Spain’s World Cup preparations when they poached Julen Lopetegui just two days before the tournament, leading to the coach’s sacking, so it was with a certain inevitability that their biggest star put the buffers on what would have been a morale-boosting win against Portugal.
Ronaldo hails ‘personal best’ after scoring World Cup hat-trick
Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo credited his team-mates after he led Portugal to a 3-3 Group B draw with Spain, although he acknowledged scoring a treble at the World Cup was a “personal best”.
De Gea embracing Spanish criticism after Portugal error
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea was in defiant mood after his blunder in Friday’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Portugal, stating: ‘I haven’t killed anyone’.
Highlights: Brilliant Ronaldo hat-trick earns thrilling draw
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick earned Portugal a dramatic 3-3 draw in their 2018 Fifa World Cup Group B opener against Iberian neighbours Spain on Friday evening.
Ronaldo makes history in stalemate against Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive major internationals tournaments as he won and converted a fourth-minute penalty in Portugal’s World Cup 3-3 draw against Spain.
Ronaldo nets hat-trick in draw against Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 51st career hat-trick as Portugal played to a 3-3 draw against Spain in a 2018 World Cup Group B clash at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on Friday evening. Spain led with three minutes left after Nacho Fernandez hit a wonderful 25-yard drive,but Ronaldo was determined to steal the headlines for himself. And he ended the day… Read more →
Neymar: I’m the best in the world
Neymar says he is the best player in the world, but only because Cristiano Ronaldo and former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi are from another planet.
Ramos: I hope Ronaldo isn’t at his best
Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.
Let’s aim to be better and not bitter
Dear disgruntled Bafana Bafana fans, for the 2018 World Cup, pick an African side and throw your support behind them; share in their joy and their pain. It’s going to be a wild ride, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.