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Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force
Though his national team career finished in parody and mockery, we should remember Cristiano Ronaldo for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable player for his country.
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Leboeuf: Ronaldo is on another level than everyone else
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Marcotti: Ronaldo was one of the greatest of all time
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Ogden: Time catches up with everyone, even Ronaldo
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- Concacaf unveils new, 'more competitive,' Gold Cup format from 2027
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Are Arsenal too reliant on soccer's 'dark arts,' or is it just sour grapes?
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A serious question: Could the best manager in the world save struggling Manchester United?
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NWSL enters playoffs
The final ranking: Best 25 players in the NWSL this season, from Rodman to a surprise No. 1
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Rodman vs. Wilson: Who will make the difference in NWSL quarterfinal?
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Soccer's main characters this week: Man United, Como, PSG, Donnarumma
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Top Headlines
- Portugal's Jorge Jesus: I asked Ronaldo to stay
- Jobe Bellingham called up for England, Palmer out
- 'No excuses': Amorim slams team, questions himself after shock Milan loss
- Police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde's Mendes, charge accuser
- Concacaf unveils new, 'more competitive,' Gold Cup format from 2027
- Angel City signs U17 WC record-holder DiMaria, eligible for playoffs
- Adams: Bournemouth 'turned a page' amid 7-win streak
- Spain coach, Real Madrid president attend funeral of Tenerife's Jesús de Miguel
- 🏆 Why every playoff team will or won't win the NWSL title
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Man City relegated from Premier League but win Champions League? How it could play out
What would happen to Man City's superstar players if they get relegated from the Premier League but qualify for Champions League?
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Southampton's long, redemptive road back from 'spygate'
Southampton missed out on a chance at promotion last year because of a spying scandal that saw them booted from the playoffs. Now they're trying again and working through the trauma at the same time.
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Why Man United are so bad at hiring managers post-Ferguson
This week marks 40 years since Manchester United hired Sir Alex Ferguson as their manager. It was the last time the club made the right appointment.
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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?
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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