20 h. ago FIFA warned of potential legal action over controversial Cristiano Ronaldo decision

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to play in the World Cup next summer after FIFA suspended his red card punishment - but Portugal's rivals could yet take the legal route to overturn that decision

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20 h. ago Chelsea wonderkid Estevao eclipses Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi with Barcelona heroics

The Brazil youngster has settled well at Chelsea and continues to make headlines since his summer move, as underlined by his performance against Catalan giants Barcelona.

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20 h. ago FIFA at risk of World Cup legal battle after Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card reprieve as nations ponder Court of Arbitration case

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games.

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21 h. ago Football fans create 'perfect' Premier League player mixing Ronaldo, Salah and De Bruyne

A poll of 2,000 football fans shows the ultimate Premier League player would combine Mo Salah's left foot, N'Golo Kanté's work ethic and Cristiano Ronaldo's ball control

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22 h. ago Estevao outshines Lamine Yamal to earn Lionel Messi comparisons and send Chelsea hype soaring

Enzo Maresca will find it difficult to keep a lid on excitement surrounding teenage superstar’s potential after special showing against Barcelona

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22 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo: Is World Cup reprieve an insult to fans or have FIFA made the right decision?

The record-breaking Portuguese star is now free to play in the opening matches of the tournament next summer despite being sent off for violent conduct in a recent game in Dublin

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22 h. ago Football Daily | Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It is measure of just how much more shameless and obsequious Fifa has become under the presidency of Gianni Infantino that news of its decision to unsuspend Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal’s first two group games at next year’s Geopolitics World Cup has been greeted with little more than an amused, weary eye-roll at the brass neckery of it all. Issued with a straight red card for violent conduct during a defeat at the hands of the Republic of Ireland, the preening Portuguese showpony was issued with a standard three-match ban, the first game of which he spent on the Naughty Step during his side’s subsequent 9-1 demolition of Armenia. His was an absence that didn’t so much make the heart grow fonder, as the team grow in stature and confidence.Surely the benchmark for ‘lamping’ your teammate (yesterday’s Football Daily) was set in January 1979 by ‘Killer Hales’ and Mike ‘Flash’ Flanagan at the Valley. Without the benefit of today’s ar...

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28 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspended the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

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31 h. ago How Estevao conjured up Lionel Messi memories on special Chelsea night against Barcelona

Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona: Estevao scored a brilliant solo goal on a night when perhaps the two best 18-year-olds in world football shared the same pitch

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34 h. ago Chelsea news: Bundesliga wonderkid targeted as star makes feelings clear on Blues switch

Chelsea are sitting pretty in second place in the Premier League with a visit from league leaders Arsenal on the horizon

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39 h. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on Estevao and Lionel Messi comparison: 'I think it's too much pressure'

Brazilian’s goal against Barcelona in Tuesday’s Champions League clash drew comparisons with the legendary Argentine

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39 h. ago Erling Haaland makes brutally honest Cristiano Ronaldo admission

Man City striker Erling Haaland has yet again taken the Premier League by storm this season, but insists he shouldn't be compared to Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

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39 h. ago Chelsea: Estevao emulates Kylian Mbappe with stunning goal in Champions League win over Barcelona

Chelsea’s Brazilian wonderkid is keeping good company after scoring his third Champions League goal

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40 h. ago Estevao sends message after Barcelona heroics as Chelsea issue Arsenal warning

Chelsea's teenage superstar Estevao lit up Stamford Bridge with a dazzling solo goal as Enzo Maresca's delivered a statement Champions League win over the mighty Barcelona

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40 h. ago Barcelona player ratings vs Chelsea: Lamine Yamal outshone and Marcus Rashford anonymous

Barca’s star man was overshadowed by Chelsea’s wonderkid winger

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41 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban via Fifa statement after Donald Trump visit

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for violent conduct against Ireland after elbowing Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea in Portugal's World Cup qualifier - but he won't miss premiere tournament

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46 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo discovers World Cup fate as FIFA confirm ban for red card

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off during Portugal's defeat to Republic of Ireland during qualifying - a dismissal which could have seen the legendary forward missed matches at the World Cup

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69 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez pick their wedding venue

The superstar duo revealed in August that they were engaged after more than nine years together. Ronaldo, 40, recently opened up on his 'not very romantic' and improvised proposal.

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3 d. ago Lionel Messi stars as Inter Miami create club history with dominant win

Lionel Messi was involved in all four goals as Inter Miami thrashed FC Cincinnati on Sunday night

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3 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo sends fans wild with outrageous overhead kick at 40 years old

The Portugal international showed no signs of jet lag following a controversial visit to Donald Trump at the White House , leaping to score a spectacular stoppage-time strike in the 4-1 victory.

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