In 2022, AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo but included Lionel Messi in his list of the top three greatest footballers ever. The pair are widely believed to be the greatest ...

Fans and experts alike weigh in, but when a legend like Paolo Maldini speaks, his opinion carries weight. The Italian great surprised many by excluding both Cristiano Ronaldo and Pelé from his ...

In a recent electrifying football match, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his legendary skills by scoring ... Notable names such as Tonali, Bastoni, Retegui, and the young talent Maldini have been included ...

Cristiano Ronaldo's 2023/24 season in Saudi Arabia saw the Portuguese mega-star end the campaign with 50 goals scored in 51 games across all competitions. However, the 39-year-old missed out on ...

Cristiano Ronaldo still banged in the goals for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr at the age of 39 throughout the 2023/24 campaign but it ended on a sour note as his team lost the Kings Cup final to Al ...

Since childhood, he has emulated the defending techniques of football greats like Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, and Paolo Maldini. This admiration shapes not only his playing style but also his work ...

This scenario illustrates how national pride can sometimes overshadow individual merit in award selections. Fabio Cannavaro (2006)When Italian captain Fabio Cannavaro clinched the Ballon d'Or in 2006, ...

Cannavaro also praised Ronaldo Nazário’s brilliance. “I remember our first meeting in ’97. The coach, Cesare Maldini—Paolo’s father, rest in peace—told me before the game, ‘Fabio, today we’ll see if ...

At 40 years old, he has now scored more goals after turning 30 than he did before Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age and expectations, with his latest milestone achieved during Al-Nassr’s 3 ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the top scorers in UEFA's club competitions by a good distance. Ronaldo and Messi, also well clear at the top of the all-time UEFA Champions League scoring ...

Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 having scored 120 goals for the Spanish club in the Champions League – a record that even Cristiano Ronaldo, with his 105 for ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr beat Iran’s ...