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Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal career may have ended in parody and mockery, but we should remember him for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable force for his country.
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Ronaldo's incredible international career: Best moments, key stats
Here's a look at some of the many highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo's 23-year career.
Top Headlines
- Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach bust-up
- Kane signs new Bayern deal, eyes more trophies
- Raphinha signs new Barcelona contract to 2030
- Medical official calls for pitchside emergency upgrades after De Miguel's death
- Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March elections
- Fabregas: Como can't buy into 'hype' after record 9-goal UCL night
- Iraola bemoans 'cheap, messy goals' in Liverpool loss at Fenerbahce
- 'One-of-a-kind': Mourinho lauds Bellingham as Madrid stay perfect in Champions
- 👀 Man United fans throwing tennis balls part of soccer's rich history of supporter protests
Ronaldo reaction
Marcotti: Ronaldo was one of the greatest of all time
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Why running stats are key
Run, Man United, run: How preseason fitness can hinder Premier League form
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Reacting to the action
UCL talking points: First upsetting United, now NINE goals!? Are Como the real deal?
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Liverpool lose thriller in Istanbul
Moreno: Liverpool constantly prone to mistakes
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Fenerbahce boss Kuyt: Win vs. Liverpool 'another miracle in Istanbul'
Champions League
Champions League talk
Klinsmann: Real Madrid understand when it's important to step it up
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Robson: Manchester City win, but lack dominance
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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Premier League clubs line up for Como defender
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NCAA Men's Soccer
Sasho Cirovski addresses the future of NCAA D-1 men's soccer schedule
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Top Headlines
- Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach bust-up
- Kane signs new Bayern deal, eyes more trophies
- Raphinha signs new Barcelona contract to 2030
- Medical official calls for pitchside emergency upgrades after De Miguel's death
- Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March elections
- Fabregas: Como can't buy into 'hype' after record 9-goal UCL night
- Iraola bemoans 'cheap, messy goals' in Liverpool loss at Fenerbahce
- 'One-of-a-kind': Mourinho lauds Bellingham as Madrid stay perfect in Champions
- 👀 Man United fans throwing tennis balls part of soccer's rich history of supporter protests
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Global power ranking: The top 20 soccer teams in the world, ranked!
If we look beyond the Premier League and beyond those who qualified for the Champions League, which are the best teams in the world?
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Pulisic staying in Milan reflects his club career: Good, but not quite great
Christian Pulisic's new contract with AC Milan means he'll spend the rest of his prime with the Italian giants. Could he have achieved more elsewhere?
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Cavan Sullivan turned 17 last month, but he's already playing like an MLS MVP
Since MLS resumed after the World Cup, Cavan Sullivan has been the league's best player not named Lionel Messi. Does he deserve some MVP recognition?
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Inspired by Wrexham and PlayStation: How ex-Brazil star Pato ended up investing in Northampton Town
The career of former Brazil, AC Milan and Chelsea striker Alexandre Pato has been a journey. But nobody would have guessed it would end up at League Two Northampton Town.
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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