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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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Major security breach as Cristiano Ronaldo is grabbed by pitch invader before guards are forced to intervene
CRISTIANO RONALDO was grabbed by a fan amid a shocking security breach at the Nations League semi-final. Desperate stewards scrambled to intervene when an intruder got on the pitch as the superstar's Portugal team prepared to take on Germany. Advertisement 1 A fan got all the way out to Ronaldo Ronaldo looked stunned when the supporter got his hands round him. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘This chapter is over' – Cristiano Ronaldo makes major announcement in statement amid Club World Cup transfer rumours
CRISTIANO RONALDO has dropped a cryptic post on social media that suggests he is leaving Al-Nassr. The 40-year-old's contract at the Saudi Arabian side expires this summer. 1 Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have confirmed he is leaving Al-Nassr Credit: Getty And it appears his time at Al-Nassr is done as he wrote on Instagram: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all." Fifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed last week that Ronaldo is in talks over a move to a team involved in the Club World Cup. The revamped tournament begins on June 14 in the United States. Infantino said: "Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup. "There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup... who knows, who knows." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘receives blockbuster transfer offer to leave Al-Nassr and play in Club World Cup'
CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly received a mega offer from an unnamed Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup. The Manchester United legend's record-breaking £164million-a-year contract at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr expires this summer . 2 Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract ends this summer Ronaldo, 40, is in third season in the Saudi Pro League but has missed out on the league title so far. It was Al-Ittihad - with the likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, and And next season . But the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been offered a way out. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL According to Spanish outlet Marca, Ronaldo has been approached by a Brazilian club playing in this summer 's Club World Cup. While the club in question has not been named, Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo are the four Brazilian teams competing in the tournament that begins next month. If it were to be Palmeiras , it would set up a reunion against career rival Lionel Messi. Palmeiras are in a Club World Cup group with Messi's Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS It's a competition He won it for the first time with Man Utd in 2008 when the Premier League giants defeated LDU Quito 1-0 in the final, with Wayne Rooney scoring the winning goal. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad's number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watching The striker captured it a further three times with Real Madrid , scoring a hat-trick in the 2016 final against Kashima Antlers in a 4-2 win. The 2025 Club World Cup begins in the United States on June 15 and will run for just less than a month until July 13. Manchester City are the Prem teams taking part, while Real Madrid and The winner will take home a whopping amount of prize money that is nearly $100m (£75m). 2
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
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‘You haven't done anything' – Al Nassr fans want Cristiano Ronaldo GONE after suffering dismal trophyless season
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been criticised by a section of supporters online. The Portuguese's Saudi side 2 Cristiano Ronaldo has endured another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty But despite the former They were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month. Al-Nassr have not won the title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022. READ MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDO And they have also failed to secure a domestic cup or the Asian Champions League. Ronaldo and Co did lift the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. Several fans online, however, have criticised their marquee player. Replying to Ronaldo posting "Let's go" on X, one social media user huffed: "We do not want you in the next session." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While a second fumed: "Go away please, AlNassr doesn't want you." A third posted: "You've achieved a lot in your history, yes we know that. You have a history, yes we know that, but you haven't done anything so far, and we know you won't offer us anything in the future, so please leave the club and go to Portugal, which you've always dreamed of. You'll enjoy it there." Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with himself as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr cup KO And a fourth raged: "Bro you're holding Al Nassr back, please retire, thank you." Ronaldo has several high-profile team-mates at Al-Nassr. The former While Marcelo Brozovic and Prior to signing Ronaldo, Al-Nassr won the Saudi top flight nine times. Their most recent triumph came in 2019, with former Leicester ace 2 Ronaldo, 40, has not won the Saudi Pro League or Asian Champions League Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Distraught Cristiano Ronaldo fights back tears and repeatedly shrugs as Al-Nassr's trophy dream KO'd by Japanese minnows
CRISTIANO RONALDO fought back tears and repeatedly shrugged while appearing to argue with HIMSELF as Al-Nassr's trophy dream was KO'd by a Japanese minnow. Advertisement Al-Nassr boasted a team packed with top talent including ex- But despite having 21 shots and 75 per cent possession, Ronaldo's men crashed to a 3-2 loss against their lowly opponents. And it means he is set to end the season without a trophy, with Al-Nassr third in the Saudi Pro League and also out of the King's Cup. Ronaldo, 40, has won just one single trophy since joining in December 2022 following his Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And after seeing his latest silverware hopes go up in smoke, Ronaldo was left repeatedly shrugging on the pitch while fighting back the tears. He even appeared to have an argument with himself as the Portugal legend replayed several missed chances in his head. But Ronaldo, who has 97 goals in 108 games for Al-Nassr, vowed to keep his head held high afterwards. Posting on social media, Ronaldo declared: 'Sometimes the dream has to wait. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'I'm proud of this team and everything we gave on the pitch. 'Thank you to all the fans who believed in us and stood by us every step of the way. Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he is a playable character in new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves game 'Your support means the world.' Advertisement Fans were quick to lend Ronaldo their support though. One said: 'Even when the dream waits, legends never stop. You didn't just play, you inspired. Respect, GOAT.' Another declared: 'You are the best, my commander.' One noted: 'Proud of you always.' Advertisement Another added: 'It's not your fault, we will come back strong.'
