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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Germany vs Portugal LIVE score, UEFA Nations League semifinal: Ronaldo, Fernandes named in starting lineup
APPEARANCE NUMBER 220 FOR RONALDO Cristiano Ronaldo looks all set to play a part in Portugal's push for the final as he is named in the starting XI for the 220th time. Champions League winner with PSG, Joao Neves is back in the squad while Manchester rivals Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva will look to combine in midfield. On the other side, Julian Nagelsmann has handed Nick Woltemade a debut. What an occasion it is for the 23-year-old striker from Stuttgart. Meanwhile, Ter Stegen is back in goal after an injury layoff, which also put his out of action for his club Barcelona as well.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Moment Ronaldo staggers out of restaurant and is helped into car under sheet with his football club's fans left fuming
RONALDO stumbled out of a restaurant before being bundled undercover into a waiting car, leaving fans of his relegated Spanish club furious. The legendary Brazil striker 6 Ronaldo staggered out of a Madrid restaurant Credit: instagram 6 Fans were furious as it comes against the backdrop of Real Valladolid's relegation Credit: instagram 6 He was shielded by a white sheet and bundled into a car Credit: instagram Instead of signing autographs, two-time Ballon d'Or winner He was helped to the car under a white sheet then covered his face with his hand as he took a breather slumped on the back seat. The star's striking exit sparked a backlash among Real Valladolid fans. They have made owner Ronaldo public enemy No1 after his failure to show his face at the team's home stadium since the opening match of the season last August. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Real Valladolid Supporters Club Federation demanded Ronaldo - who watched They wrote on X, accompanying the footage from the restaurant: 'This is the current president and maximum shareholder of Real Valladolid. 'This video, apparently taken yesterday on the day the club he owns made history by losing eight consecutive matches for the first time in its almost 100 years of history, is doing the rounds on social media. 'This is his legacy and what he cares about. Most read in Football 'Let his image be seen around the world, our Real Valladolid is not dying, it is being killed and every day that goes by without a sale, the deeper the hole gets.' Leading local newspaper Diario de Valladolid said: 'Ronaldo spotted in a bad way at the exit of a restaurant in Madrid. Ronaldo reveals cult hero Real Madrid team-mate was 'very bad' before turning to poker 'The Real Valladolid president left it with problems and had to be helped by his companions.' Some diehard fans sought to defend him, though. In response to suggestions Ronaldo was "happier than usual", one replied: 'So what? How many of you who have done nothing in your life do the same? 'Leave him alone. 'Everyone is free to do what they want, stop judging others. He was a great player.' Another added: 'He's not driving, he's being driven. He spends his own money and doesn't ask for borrowed cash. 'He's already retired and he's not playing tomorrow, so who does he have to explain himself to?' 'NOT A GOOD IMAGE' But a third fan commented: 'Most of us have found ourselves at one time or another in the same state as Ronaldo but if you think about the situation of the club he bought it's not a good image. 'The club has already been Angry Real Valladolid supporters threw fake €500 notes with Ronaldo's face on them on to the pitch on Saturday during the team's home match against Barcelona as they begged him to sell up. They also Recent reports claimed the sale of Real Valladolid appeared to be reaching its final stages after the Brazilian signed a pre-agreement to transfer ownership. But a confidentiality clause prevented further details from being disclosed until later this month. Ronaldo has yet to comment on the video footage of him leaving the Madrid restaurant on his social media. 6 Real Valladolid fans protested against Ronaldo's ownership Credit: Getty 6 Fake €500 notes were distributed for Saturday's defeat to Barcelona Credit: Reuters 6 Ronaldo has not been to a home game since August - but watched Jack Draper in the Madrid Open tennis final Credit: Getty
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment Ronaldo staggers out of restaurant and is helped into car under sheet with his football club's fans left fuming
RONALDO stumbled out of a restaurant before being bundled undercover into a waiting car, leaving fans of his relegated Spanish club furious. The legendary Brazil striker looked unsteady on his feet and appeared to slur his words as he left the Madrid eatery while fans waiting outside shouted his name. 6 6 6 Instead of signing autographs, two-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo, 48, made a beeline for a chauffeur-driven vehicle parked outside. He was helped to the car under a white sheet then covered his face with his hand as he took a breather slumped on the back seat. The star's striking exit sparked a backlash among Real Valladolid fans. They have made owner Ronaldo public enemy No1 after his failure to show his face at the team's home stadium since the opening match of the season last August. The Real Valladolid Supporters Club Federation demanded Ronaldo - who watched Jack Draper in the Madrid Open tennis final on Sunday - sells the club following his weekend antics. They wrote on X, accompanying the footage from the restaurant: 'This is the current president and maximum shareholder of Real Valladolid. 'This video, apparently taken yesterday on the day the club he owns made history by losing eight consecutive matches for the first time in its almost 100 years of history, is doing the rounds on social media. 'This is his legacy and what he cares about. 'Let his image be seen around the world, our Real Valladolid is not dying, it is being killed and every day that goes by without a sale, the deeper the hole gets.' Leading local newspaper Diario de Valladolid said: 'Ronaldo spotted in a bad way at the exit of a restaurant in Madrid. Ronaldo reveals cult hero Real Madrid team-mate was 'very bad' before turning to poker 'The Real Valladolid president left it with problems and had to be helped by his companions.' Some diehard fans sought to defend him, though. In response to suggestions Ronaldo was "happier than usual", one replied: 'So what? How many of you who have done nothing in your life do the same? 'Leave him alone. 'Everyone is free to do what they want, stop judging others. He was a great player.' Another added: 'He's not driving, he's being driven. He spends his own money and doesn't ask for borrowed cash. 'He's already retired and he's not playing tomorrow, so who does he have to explain himself to?' 'NOT A GOOD IMAGE' But a third fan commented: 'Most of us have found ourselves at one time or another in the same state as Ronaldo but if you think about the situation of the club he bought it's not a good image. 'The club has already been relegated to the second division and he's one of the people responsible.' Angry Real Valladolid supporters threw fake €500 notes with Ronaldo's face on them on to the pitch on Saturday during the team's home match against Barcelona as they begged him to sell up. They also chanted "Ronaldo go home" in a 12th-minute protest which took place while the team were winning 1-0. Barcelona, though, scored twice early in the second half to win 2-1 and take another step closer to the Treble. Recent reports claimed the sale of Real Valladolid appeared to be reaching its final stages after the Brazilian signed a pre-agreement to transfer ownership. But a confidentiality clause prevented further details from being disclosed until later this month. Ronaldo has yet to comment on the video footage of him leaving the Madrid restaurant on his social media. 6 6 6
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📸 Højlund mimics CR7 as he scores again in Denmark win over Portugal 🔥
After ending a 21-game goalless drought for Manchester United, Rasmus Højlund snapped another barren spell tonight, scoring the only goal in Denmark's 1-0 win over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter 22-year-old had not scored in 11 games for his country, going back to October 2023, but needed just minutes after coming off the bench to grab a crucial late winner in Copenhagen. It was a cool close range finish at the end of a good team move, suggesting his form and belief in himself is back after his goal at Leicester. His celebration after indicates just as much. RASMUS HOJLUND COMES OFF THE BENCH TO GIVE DENMARK THE LEAD VS. PORTUGAL 🔥HE HIT THE "SIUUU" IN FRONT OF RONALDO 😳 — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 20, 2025 They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and the striker will be hoping to be more and more like Ronaldo in front of goal as he looks to kick on for both club and country. 📸 LISELOTTE SABROE - Ritzau/Scanpix
