As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, here’s a look at Portugal’s probable XI for the upcoming season.

Portugal’s probable XI for FIFA World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set for a historic sixth FIFA World Cup in 2026. Explore their legendary rivalry, records, legacy, and the possibility of a dream World Cup showdown

Messi vs Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup 2026: The final chapter as two GOATs set for one last dance

Ronaldo, aged 41, as soon as he appears in the first match of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 for Portugal, will become the fourth oldest player ever to take part in a football world cup.

Will Ronaldo be oldest player ever to play in a Football World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for Saudi silverware continues after Gamba Osaka stuns Al Nassr 1-0 in the AFC Champions League Two final. Read the full match recap.

Cristiano Ronaldo awaits first Saudi silverware as Gamba stun Al Nassr in AFC Final

Ronaldo now owns 25 per cent ownership in Almeria which is owned by Saudi group SMC. The club, which last played in La Liga in 2024, are currently third in second division league Segunda.

Ronaldo no longer only a player but a football club owner in Spain

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day by wearing a traditional bisht. The gesture was widely shared on social media, highlighting Ronaldo’s respect for Saudi culture and his engagement with local traditions during his time in the Saudi Pro League. Fans and media praised the moment as a unique blend of sports, culture, and diplomacy.


Cristiano Ronaldo Wears a Saudi Bisht in Founding Day Tribute

The AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral wearing iconic Saudi Royal Bisht: Here's how netizens reacted

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane here is a look at five players fastest to score 500 goals. The list features the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski as well with Kane recently joining the elite club. 

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane, 5 players fastest to score 500 goals

Ahead of Ronaldo are Ivan Toney (19) from Ahli and Julian Quinores (18) from Al-Qadsiyah. There's no telling if Ronaldo will play the next match with reports suggesting that the Saudi Pro League ready to trade him as well.

Ronaldo falls behind in golden boot race amid protest over transfer inactivity by Al Nassr

Ronaldo, if reports are to be believed, sat out of Al Nassr's Monday (Feb 2) match because of the transfer inactivity and may do the same on Friday (Feb 6) against Al Ittihad as well. Notably, both Al Nassr and Al Hilal are owned by Saudi's Public Investement Fund (PIF).

Saudi Pro League to Ronaldo on transfer window dispute: 'No individual - however significant - determines decisions'

Ronaldo's reported self-absence for Al Nassr from Monday (Feb 2) game against Al Riyadh can certainly be taken as a strike. The superstar footballer, who has not won a single Saudi Pro League title since joining the league in 2023, is not happy to not get enough reinforcements to win the title. 

Ronaldo on strike at Saudi club Al Nassr? Here's what we know

Football’s history has had countless strikers who have tasted tremendous success at the top level, but only a handful of them have achieved it with two different clubs. Let’s check out the players who scored 20-plus Champions League goals for two separate clubs.

Meet 4 footballers to score 20+ Champions League goals for 2 different clubs

During the concluded Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo won the Middle East Player of the Year for the third consecutive time, declaring his ambition to reach the 1000-goal mark and becoming the first ever man to do so.

Ronaldo says ‘Inshallah’ for 1000-goal target as netizens ask ‘Is he Muslim now?’

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 and signed a new two-year contract last July, which will keep him at the club past his 42nd birthday. His record for the Saudi Arabian Club includes 112 goals from 125 matches.

'Hard to continue playing, but...': Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on his aim to complete 1000 career goals

Even though Ronaldo and Barcelona have a history together, with it more to do with his former football foe Lionel Messi, he appreciating an emerging superstar from his rival club had everyone applauding the legend’s gesture.

Barcelona's Yamal grabbed Cristiano Ronaldo's attention with his mention in award speech

Mbappe tucked home an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla in La Liga to match Ronaldo's club record set in 2013 and secure his side a 2-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe honoured to equal Ronaldo’s Madrid tally in calendar year in Sevilla win

Vin Diesel has made the fans curious after teasing the debut of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Fast & Furious universe. He shared a photo with the football icon on his Instagram. 


Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fast & Furious universe? Vin Diesel teases fans on social media about the collab

With both the European U17 title and the World Cup secured in the same year, many believe this group could shape the senior national team in the years ahead. The next challenge is whether the senior side can carry this momentum into major tournaments in 2026 and 2027. 

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Portugal lift historic FIFA U17 World Cup trophy

Trump presented the footballer with a golden key to the White House. Appreciating the gesture, Ronaldo thanked the US President for the gift on social media.

WATCH | Trump posts AI video of him playing football with Ronaldo in Oval Office

The footballer was warmly greeted and introduced by Trump to other guests. Ronaldo's presence is linked to him being a player of Saudi-bases Al Nassr club in the country's football league.

Cristiano Ronaldo gets 'key to White House' from US President Donald Trump

Along with Ronaldo, tech billionaire Elon Musk also attended the event. This was the first time Musk was at White House since quitting his role in Trump admin as the head of Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) in April earlier this year.

Trump earns 'little more' respect from son for introduction to Ronaldo at White House dinner for Saudi crown prince Salman

According to FIFA's Disciplinary Code, Chapter 2, Article 14(i) says that if a player is sent off for "assault, including elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting or hitting an opponent," they should serve a three-game ban.

Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo could be suspended for opening match of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway must also be patient after Italy struck late in Moldova to prevent them from stamping their ticket to next year's tournament in North America.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: France qualify for as Portugal, Norway forced to wait

As things stand, England could soon be joined by Portugal, Germany, Croatia and others. Germany can guarantee at least a Playoff spot if they beat Luxembourg and Northern Ireland fail to defeat Slovakia in the latest qualifiers. 

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo's Portugal a step away from qualification, but who else can join them? Know More

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