The Euro 2020 Group F opener between Hungary and Portugal was decided in the last 10 minutes, with Portugal earning the win 3-0, despite the game being tied at 0-0 until the 84th minute. Almost 70,000 fans attended the match in Budapest. Tens of thousands of Hungarian supporters rallied across […]
Tag: Cristiano Ronaldo
Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers
The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]
Ronaldo Benched for Juve’s Crucial Game as Italian Giants Secure Champions League Placement
Ronaldo (36) wasn’t involved in Juventus’ 4-1 win in Bologna on the last day of the Italian Serie A season. After a dismal year, Juve earned its Champions League spot at the last minute. Juventus was desperate to beat Bologna. The champions for the previous nine years, Juve found themselves […]
Ronaldo and Juventus Could Miss Out on Champions League Football as UEFA Open Investigation
Cristiano Ronaldo was back on the scoresheet for Juventus, who came out 3-1 winners in Sassuolo on Wednesday evening. Still, Juventus could find themselves at a dead-end once the season concludes. The Serie A champions for the past nine years currently find themselves fifth in the Italian league. Even if […]
Thousands Celebrate in Milan as Inter Wins First Title in 11 Years
Internationale Milano was crowned champion in Serie A for the first time in 11 years. In 2010, when Inter last won the national title, Mourinho was in charge. Inter went on to win the Italian Cup and the Champions League in the same season, completing the perfect treble. In 2021, […]
Stars Align: World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Provide Unusual Rehearsal for National Teams Ahead of Euro 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo was back scoring for Portugal (even when the referees didn’t agree), Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Sweden’s national team after a five-year absence, and Germany is still slack-jawed in front of the panic button after suffering a once-in-a-generation loss to North Macedonia. It’s all happening in the early rounds […]
Furious Ronaldo Storms Off the Pitch After Controversial Call in World Cup Qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of debate for soccer fans around the world after the game Portugal played in Serbia on Sunday in the World Cup Qualifiers for Qatar 2022. The 36-year-old forward was left fuming after a decision from the referees denied him a goal in the dying moments […]