Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Best International Break Xi

... who represented their countries. While Lionel Messi found the net for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo was even better for Portugal. Click through the gallery to see the international break's best XI. Arguably, the biggest news from the international break is the four-match ban FIFA handed to Messi, although he only has three more games to serve after Argentina played Bolivia on Tuesday night. Despite the Argentine's goal against Chile in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier last week, he did not do enough to make our best XI from the international break. Ronaldo scored three times for Portugal in his two matches, while FC Barcelona forward Neymar was fantastic for Brazil in their two clashes too – the 25-year-old found the net against both Uruguay and Paraguay, and assisted a further strike too. Spain defender Jordi Alba provided the final pass for goals twice in two games for La Furia Roja over the break, while Germany's Andre Schurrle contributed to four goals in his two performances for the 2014 World Cup champions. Here is our best XI over the international period, as well as how they ...

Cristiano Ronaldo In 70-goal Landmark, Netherlands Suffer Fifa World Cup Shock

... five games, a 1-0 home victory against Latvia. Porto striker Andre Silva opened the scoring after 30 minutes, converting a pass from Raphael Guerreiro for his fifth goal in six games for Portugal. Six minutes later, skipper Ronaldo doubled the lead with a superb left-footed finish and the Real Madrid superstar made it 3-0 on 65 minutes with a clever free-kick for his 70 th international goal. “We want to go the World Cup so we have to win our next five matches, they are all finals,” said Portugal coach Fernando Santos. Belgium stayed top of Group H but only after struggling to a 1-1 draw with Greece. Missing the injured Eden Hazard, Belgium lacked a creative spark in Brussels and they were made to pay when Greece grabbed the lead just 20 seconds into the second period when Benfica striker Kostas Mitroglou latched on to a long ball to fire home his third goal of ...

Scoring 'not The Most Important Thing' As Portugal Win

... We have a lot of young players.". Ronaldo also singled out Andre Silva, the Porto starlet who scored the opener for Portugal in Saturday's 3-0 win over Hungary. "He's done very well since he started with the national team," Ronaldo said. "He's done a phenomenal job, not only with his goals.". Cristiano Ronaldo is moving up the all-time international goal scoring charts. Portugal boss Fernando Santos warned his players that they were only halfway though the qualifying process. "We had six finals. From this point, we have five left to reach our goal of reaching the World Cup from first place in our group," he told RTP. "Hungary tried to block our way but we adapted very well to the three central midfielders and we did not allow them to come out and play. "I think we were slow in our ball circulation during a period of the first half. We should have done it faster, especially on the flanks. With a lot of balls in the air, against players of this calibre, it's very difficult. "After the first goal, the game was unlocked and we found our way through much better. In the second half we always had the game under control. It was a fair victory, with some good things and some ...

England Try To Find A Plan B, Cristiano Ronaldo's Latest Goals, Mbappe's Future

... than half his goals against teams in the bottom 20 percent of the FIFA rankings. Granted, it's not as if Ronaldo has scored the majority of his goals against Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, Italy and France - in fact, he has never scored against any of those nations - but equally, just four of his 70 have come against teams in the bottom 20 percent. From what we know about Ronaldo, you'd imagine he might be keen on breaking the all-time record. But the fact of the matter is that he's 32 and Ali Daei scored a whopping 109 goals for Iran in a 13-year career. Getting another 40 goals is simply too big an ask. More realistic - and perhaps more meaningful, even though it belongs to another era - is Puskas' European record of 84, which is also the second-highest overall. You can also imagine ...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Lead Fut Team Of The Week 28 On Fifa 17 Ultimate Team

... Dortmund and the USMNT befitting of a higher figure than 74. But his efforts have been recognised on the international stage with this latest boost. Despite still being just 18 years old, Pulisic is already the key man in Bruce Arena's United States side. And when the team needed a big performance in their qualifying matches against Honduras and Panama this week, the Dortmund man helped them deliver. Pulisic was the star man, committing opponents, finding space and slotting home the team's fourth goal in a 6-0 win. USMNT legend Landon Donovan was impressed. Landon Donovan @landondonovan. Emphatic statement by the US team and Dempsey/Pulisic were sensational. Looked like a new team tonight. Can't wait for Tuesday 🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️. 3/25/2017, 5:44:38 AM. In Tuesday's display against Panama he showed a different side to his game, working hard for the team, coping with some aggressive tactics from the opposition and setting up Clint Dempsey in a ...

The Five Players That Cristiano Ronaldo Tipped For Greatness Back In 2015

... later, and the Norwegian international is no closer to playing first-team football at the Bernabeu. Instead, he’s on an 18-month loan spell at Heerenveen. At the moment, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that he’ll be able to live up to the hype. Eden Hazard. Well, last season, Hazard had a bit of a shocker as he didn’t score his first league goal until April as Chelsea had a season to forget. However, this season he’s been incredible as Chelsea look on course to win the Premier League with ease. He could even be Ronaldo’s teammate next season in Madrid if reports are anything to go by. Memphis Depay. Oh dear. Depay lasted just 18 months at Manchester United before being sold to Lyon. He struggled in his debut season under Louis van Gaal, scoring just seven times in 53 matches, while Jose ...

Cristiano Ronaldo To Lure Kylian Mbappe, Top Rumours

... at United since his switch to the Premier League and wishes to avoid anything that could hamper his development. FRANCK FIFE/Getty Images. Real are hoping to add a striker after the failure of Karim Benzema this term, with the attacker losing his consistency in front of goal, according to Mila. Benzema recently commented about the stunning impact made by Mbappe this season and warned the youngster not to move to a bigger team just yet. In conversation with French media podcast RMC (h/t Matt Lawless of the Mirror), the Galactico said. He's a young player. Football is really hard, especially at big clubs. I arrived at Madrid at 21. I had already done a lot of things at Lyon, but when I got here I got a slap in the face. My first year was too difficult. You're far from your family, it's not the same. Those who are next to you are there to take your place. It's very difficult. But from what people have said, he's a very good player, and I hope he'll have a great career, little by little. Here is ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Bizarre Bust Unveiled As Real Madrid Star Jets In To Name Airport After Himself

... think the unthinkable. Five reasons Chelsea should consider selling superstar Eden Hazard to Real Madrid in summer. What a mistake. Team of stars Manchester United booted out too soon including England new boy Michael Keane. EXECUTIVE DECISION. Arsene Wenger will 'announce decision' on his Arsenal future after Sunday's clash with Man City. hollywood cole. Former England star Ashley Cole goes out for dinner with girlfriend Sharon Canu just days after his ex Cheryl has a baby. taking the cris. Bizarre new bust of Cristiano Ronaldo sparks brilliant memes including Bowser and Sloth from the Goonies. EDEN BACK HOME. Eden Hazard goes back to his roots in Belgium as Chelsea and Real Madrid prepare for tug-of-war. Old Devil. Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke still looks the part as arrives at club training ground in classic red Corvette Stingray. deal me in. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester ...