One of South Africa’s most recognisable Bafana Bafana strikers has given his verdict on the Ronaldo versus Messi debate, praising the Portugal star’s longevity and work ethic above Messi’s natural gift. Also see: Messi vs Ronaldo: Who has the better FIFA World Cup record? Ex-Bafana Bafana striker weighs in Shaun Bartlett weighed in on football’s longest-running […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match on Monday, 6 July 2026, as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain, leaving him fighting back tears. Also see: Cristiano Ronaldo creates another World Cup record at 41 Cristiano Ronaldo waves World Cup victory goodbye The 41-year-old […]
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Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo kept his World Cup dream alive with another milestone performance as Portugal battled past Croatia 2–1 in a dramatic last 16 qualifier on Thursday. Also see: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record The 41-year-old captain showed his composure under immense pressure, converting a 68th-minute […]
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From goals to assists to knockout-stage records, here is how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup careers truly compare. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Historic moments from Messi and Ronaldo Goals Lionel Messi is the outright leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, having broken Miroslav Klose’s long-standing […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Also see: World Cup shocker: Portugal held to historic draw against DRC Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record during match against Uzbekistan The big win in Houston put […]
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Last night was a major night for the Al Nassr Saudi club as it clinched its 11th Saudi League title, but first since Ronaldo. Al Nassr finished two points ahead of rivals Al Hilal to clinch the crown on the last matchday of the season. Having missed the chance to wrap up the domestic championship last week following a […]
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Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo now joins a group of elite athletes whose income has put them in a league of their own. It appears that records are bound to follow Cristiano wherever he goes. When he is not dominating his space in the Saudi Pro League or lifting silverware with his national team, the bank […]
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Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo sure knows the right song to pick when it comes to working out! The soccer star posted an Instagram reel of himself lifting weights to the late Costa Titch’s Ma Gang, while also performing Costa’s popular dance move. Real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou, Costa Titch collapsed on stage and died after […]
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