Ronaldo is one of the 77 players nominated for The Best FIFA Men’s 11 of 2024, joining Messi among 22 forwards competing for a spot.

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo had looked destined to endure a hugely frustrating game following a series of missed opportunities in the first half at Al Bayt Stadium.

The Portuguese star, without a goal in his past three appearances for the Saudi Arabian side, netted the second of the hosts' goals at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a stoppage-time penalty and his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr were eliminated from the King’s Cup in a 1-0 loss to Al Taawoun.

The men's shortlist for the 2023/24 edition of the prestigious individual award is the first since 2003 to feature neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo who hoovered up the prize 13 times between them.

Martinez assured his fans that Ronaldo will be involved against Scotland.

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side Al Nassr rather than collecting more individual accolades in the twilight of his career.

Ronaldo, making his first appearance in the rebranded Asian Champions League having missed last week's 1-1 opening draw against Iraqi club Al Shorta, had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at the beginning of the second half.

However contradictory, Petit's remarks capture the delicate balance between ego and excellence.

His Portuguese predecessor Castro was the third coach to depart Al Nassr since Ronaldo's groundbreaking arrival in early 2023.

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.

The Portuguese veteran is targeting Asia's top club crown to add to his long list of achievements when the competition kicks off on Monday.

Honouring Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement of being the first and only player to reach the incredible milestone of 900 career goals, Al Nassr presented the Portuguese forward with a special jersey ahead of their Saudi Pro League game against Al Ahli on Friday.

A live counter on Ronaldo’s YouTube page tracked the journey to his billion-strong following, a testament to his unmatched global influence.

Cristiano Ronaldo says Erik ten Hag's attitude is too negative, urging the Manchester United manager to target the Premier League title even though the club need to "rebuild from the bottom".

Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia.

England captain Harry Kane plans to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's example by extending his career as long as possible.

If there is one thing that Cristiano Ronaldo could not master in his illustrious career, it is the concept of giving up.

Is Ronaldo’s stance a sign that he’s moved on, or just another chapter in the rivalry between him and Messi?

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the landmark.