17 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on 1,000 goals – but may be running out of games

The finishes are still flowing for Al-Nassr but, at 40, his future for club and country is under increasing scrutinyOn Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo can take a big step towards a first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia but the quarter-final of the Asian Champions League against Yokohama F Marinos also offers a chance to take a smaller stride towards an unprecedented personal milestone: 1,000 first-class goals.Pelé scored plenty but claims of 1,279, recognised by the Guinness World Records, included unofficial and exhibition games and perhaps, wondered Diego Maradona, backyard games against his nephews. The stats site RSSSF credits the Brazilian with a total of 778. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago 'I play with Neymar and faced Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

A current football star who has played against Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo has made his pick about who is the best out of all of them

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22 h. ago 'I've played against Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar – one is clearly the best'

Few players have captivated football like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, but one player who has played against all of them knows who he prefers

Politics

25 h. ago Faithful queue around the clock to see the Pope: Vatican abandons plans to close St Peter's Basilica overnight as 20,000

Some 19,430 people had been to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City 'to pay homage to Pope Francis' less than 12 hours after his coffin was transferred there.

Culture

37 h. ago Arsenal goalscorer Jakub Kiwior is dating social media star who runs her own 'Twerkshop'

Jakub Kiwior got the party started for Arsenal on Wednesday evening during their must-win game with Crystal Palace to stop Liverpool winning the league

Sport

48 h. ago Pope hopeful from same place as Cristiano Ronaldo, had interesting childood and rare job

Cardinal Jose Tolentino Mendonca is on a list of other key figures who have been touted as possible future pontiffs following the death of Pope Francis on April 21 age 88

Society

53 h. ago Major coffee shop chain with 2,700 stores to close store within days

The UK's biggest coffee chain, with over 2,000 cafes, has confirmed it will close one of its seaside stores, adding to the 10 branches it had already shut last year

Politics

60 h. ago Michael Jordan out earns every athlete in the world for another year as eye

The 100 highest-paid athletes of all time were unveiled this week with the wealthiest men and women to ever grace the world's top sporting stages making a combined $6.2 billion last year alone.

Politics

3 d. ago Youngest Pope contender is from Cristiano Ronaldo's tiny isle and given rare nickname

Cardinal Jose Tolentino Mendonca is on a list of other key figures have have been touted as possible future pontiffs following the death of Pope Francis today (April 21) age 88

Politics

3 d. ago Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover

One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover.

Economics

4 d. ago Ruben Amorim speaks out on Rasmus Hojlund role amid Manchester United goalscoring struggles

Rasmus Hojlund has scored eight goals in 45 games for Man United this season and is on a run of one goal in 28 for the club.

Sport

4 d. ago Graeme Souness delivers scathing Manchester United verdict as Cristiano Ronaldo point made

The former Premier League midfielder believes Manchester United failed to keep the right people at the club

Politics

5 d. ago Man Utd fail to listen to Cristiano Ronaldo advice as Graeme Souness points finger of blame

EXCLUSIVE: Graeme Souness feels the inevitable sight of Virgil van Dijk lifting the biggest prize in English football in the coming weeks suggests that Manchester United dispensed with the wrong people

Events

5 d. ago 'I won Champions League and Premier League – I know who the greatest player ever is'

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has named Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to ever play football, describing his former team-mate as a "robot"

Sport

6 d. ago British triathlon phenom to help ‘some fast runners chase big goals’ at London Marathon

British triathlon phenom to help ‘some fast runners chase big goals’ at London Marathon  TRI247

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6 d. ago Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to celebrate the third birthday of his daughter Bella. He posted a picture of the pair embraced in a hug together on Instagram to mark the occasion.

Events

7 d. ago Four players Sir Alex Ferguson would love to have managed including Man City icon

Sir Alex Ferguson managed many incredible footballers during his 27-year tenure with Manchester United, including Cristiano Ronaldo - but there are some he never got the chance to work with

Sport

7 d. ago Chelsea transfer stance as ambitious plan involving Cristiano Ronaldo emerges

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr have signed Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran, among other Premier League talents, but Chelsea could yet stand in their way of another swoop

Sport

8 d. ago 'Here's why I really left Real Madrid after Cristiano Ronaldo was blamed for my exit'

Rafael Benitez endured a tough time when he took charge of Real Madrid in 2015, but he has insisted that rumours surrounding his departure are not to be believed

Politics

9 d. ago Man City injury wait poses uncomfortable transfer question but sets up permanent audition

Manchester City's long-running goalkeeper battle could take another twist this week as Ederson is tested for an injury picked up vs Crystal Palace.

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