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Not too close. Too many wrinkles: Cristiano Ronaldo shares light moment with cameraman after Portugal’s win over Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the winner in Portugal’s 1-0 win against Ireland, shared a light moment with a cameraman after the match. While he was ready to face questions in the post-match media scrum Ronaldo jokingly told the cameraman, “Not to close. Too many wrinkles.” Ronaldo became the first men’s player to make 200 international appearances and celebrated the milestone by scoring the goal in the 89th minute as Portugal beat Iceland in European Championship qualifying. Le caméraman zoom. Cristiano Ronaldo : « Pas trop près hein ? Trop de rides (rires) »pic.twitter.com/v3hz3abtG0 — Gio CR7 (@ArobaseGiovanny) June 21, 2023 The 38-year-old Ronaldo was honored by Guinness World Records before kickoff for reaching 200 games for Portugal almost 20 years after he made his debut. And he ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Euro 2024 qualifiers: Ronaldo hits late Portugal winner on 200th cap against Iceland | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo, on his 200th international appearance, proved once again why he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time in a thrilling Euro 2024 qualifying match. The 38-year-old striker scored a late winner as Portugal defeated Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavik, maintaining their flawless start to the qualifying campaign.Ronaldo's goal, his 123rd for Portugal, came in the 89th minute as he expertly guided the ball into the net from close range. It was a historic moment for the veteran forward, who also extended his record as the most capped player in men's international football.Speaking about his remarkable achievement, Ronaldo expressed his joy, stating, "For me, it's an unbelievable achievement, it's amazing. And of course, to score the winning goal, it's even...
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Roberto Martinez named new Portugal national football team coach | Football News – Times of India

LISBON: Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal's national squad, the country's football federation (FPF) said on Monday."I appreciate the enthusiasm and ambition with which he (Martinez) received the invitation," FPF President Fernando Gomes told a news conference as Martinez stood next to him. "This is an important moment for the national team"Martinez, from Spain, stepped down as Belgium's coach following his side's World Cup group stage exit, saying he had made the decision to end his six-year tenure some time ago and would have left even if they had been crowned champions.It ended a long spell in charge of the side in which he took them to number one in the world rankings and third place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Martinez, 49, is repla...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr debut on hold over foreign players quota | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a little longer to make his Al Nassr debut and the reason behind is quite technical as the Saudi club has exceeded their quota for foreign players, according to the club sources.Ronaldo, who was unveiled with great fanfare in Riyadh on Tuesday, said he was keen to play as soon as possible, starting with Thursday's home game against Al Ta'ee.But Ronaldo is Al Nassr's ninth foreign player -- one more than the eight allowed by Saudi football authorities.Ronaldo, whose deal is worth an estimated 200 million euros to June 2025, faces another dilemma as to whether he still needed to serve a two-match English Football Association ban from November for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand after Manchester United, ...
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‘Unique’ Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to break records in Saudi stint | Football News – Times of India

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he arrived at his new club Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.The Portuguese forward, 37, has signed a huge deal estimated at 200 million euros ($211m) after glittering spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.Ball’s signed by the greatest ⚽️🔥What a lucky one 😂💛 https://t.co/uqVDxXdRPU— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) 1672768066000"I'm a unique player. It's good to come here, I broke all the records there (in Europe) and I want to break a few records here," Ronaldo told media at Al Nassr's Mrsool Park stadium."I'm coming here to win, to play, to enjoy, to be part of the success of the country and culture of the country," he added.Walks of the greatness 🐐💛 https://t.co/7FzLZS...