Also known as: Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo · the Portugal icon · the five-time Ballon d'Or winner · Ronaldos
Cristiano Ronaldo — Portuguese footballer preparing for his sixth World Cup appearance at age 41, Portugal's men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes.
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… Considered among the best in his position in history, Neuer finished third in Ballon d'Or voting in 2014 behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the most recent time a goalkeeper made the top three. …
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Bosnia's Dzeko to join list of World Cup 40-year-oldsThe Democratic Republic of Congo's squad arrived in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite an Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC that has killed 136 and infected 676 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain. Members of the Congolese diaspora are supporting the team, with the US having imposed a 21-day isolation period on players in Belgium before allowing entry.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's squad arrived in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite an Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC that has killed 136 and infected 676 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain. Members of the Congolese diaspora are supporting the team, with the US having imposed a 21-day isolation period on players in Belgium before allowing entry.
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Cristiano Ronaldo said he was feeling "very positive" before Portugal flew to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida, saying the team had prepared well and hoped to finish top of their group and perform well in the tournament.
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The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Across South America, expectant parents are naming children after popular footballers following the World Cup kickoff. In Ecuador, Neymar tops the naming trend with 3,847 namesakes, followed by Kylian Mbappe with over 2,800; Colombia's ranking reverses the order, with 836 Kylians ahead of 269 Neymars.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese manufacturers are producing World Cup merchandise, including Messi plushies, betting on consumer spending on fan goods despite China failing to qualify for the tournament that begins in North America.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal beat Chile 2–1 in Oeiras while Belgium defeated Tunisia 5–0 in Brussels in international friendly matches on Saturday. Both matches featured red cards, including offences against Portugal's Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman following a mass scuffle.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London on October 26, marking the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England's Stanley Matthews in 1956.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fans are using artificial intelligence to produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Experts raise concerns about song ownership, artist compensation and the valuation of human creativity, though some users prefer the AI-generated songs to official anthems.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension to stay at the German club until 2027, marking his 16th year at the Bavarian giants. Neuer said the decision was clear and that conditions at Bayern allow them to beat any opponent.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has been selected in Bosnia-Herzegovina's squad for this summer's World Cup, making him an outfield player aged 40 or over — a list that includes only Cameroon's Roger Milla among outfield players, though six goalkeepers have previously achieved this feat.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →