Cristiano Ronaldo

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium

Joe Cole on remaining forever young; Pep Guardiola’s incredible record

Ireland can’t realistically outplay Portugal, but they proved they could at least make them anxious

After pessimism in the build-up, Irish side almost pulled off an unlikely draw against Portugal

Heartbreak for Irish side as Ruben Neves scores in stoppage time

Roma striker’s goals could salvage Ireland’s faltering World Cup campaign

World Cup qualification Group F:  Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, 7.45pm – Live RTÉ Two

Annoying, vain and with an ego the size of Jupiter - but there’s no arguing with the numbers he has put up for Portugal

The 40-year-old signed a €340m deal with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June and net worth is now estimated at €1.2bn

From ‘very sparkly’ to ‘too tacky’, what do those engagement ring comments really mean?

Footballer died alongside his brother after car they were travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames

Manager says African side have threats similar to those of Portugal, who Ireland will face in World Cup qualifiers

The two best players of their generation suffered same-day disappointments that show the game is starting to move on

The finishes are still flowing for Al-Nassr but, at 40, his future for club and country is under increasing scrutiny

Well-heeled homeowners also installing the playing surfaces in their gardens

Beckham back on the nice list; Duff survives fashion faux pas; Ronaldo fondly forgets former team-mates

Round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace as Portugal thrash Poland to reach quarter-finals

Plus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defence

Wellness tips from Ange Postecoglu; and dictionary corner with Mikel Arteta

Ronaldo interview has added to the noise surrounding Ten Hag and his team during the international break

Striker gets 901st career goal off the bench as Scottish losing streak continues

Cristiano Ronaldo’s questionable comparison, and the curious case of the confused Norwegian drug testers

It was the first time since 2003 that neither player was nominated for the award

Set to feature in a new Sally Rooney novel, the game is officially having a moment. But what makes it so appealing to young players?

Portugal goalkeeper saves all three penalties to break Slovenian hearts

Ronaldo set up Fernandes for an easy finish after an unfortunate own goal proved Turkey’s undoing in Dortmund

Spirited Czechs unfortunate to lose after Conceição’s late, late goal

Euro 2024 is a chance to get a break from the endless legal and financial drama of club football – it’s like watching a purer version of the game

John O’Shea’s interim tenure ends, unless he has another one; Sharlene Mawdsley reaches another European final

John O’Shea’s second tenure as interim manager comes to an end with a thumping defeat away from home

In what could well be his final international on home soil, Ronaldo and Portugal end John O’Shea’s interim tenure with a defeat

Portugal, with 41-year-old Pepe at the heart of their defence, are justifiably one of the favourites for Euro 2024

Ex-manager said he felt let down by egos of some players before his sacking

Sports video service will feature all matches of Cristiano Ronaldo club Al-Nassr

Everyone from Cristiano Ronaldo to Donald Trump has lost their ‘blue tick’ verification

Pedro Porro tells Tim Sherwood to shut up, but Teddy Sheringham reckons he should be the next Spurs manager

‘Five minutes in to the game, I couldn’t run anymore, I needed to be substituted’

Plus Jürgen Klopp’s unintentional barb, and Cristiano Roandlo’s advice to Sadio Mané

Media reports suggested Ronaldo would be paid another €200 million to support Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

No single figure has reduced soccer so profoundly to an atomised celebrity obsession