<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Cristiano Ronaldo. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Cristiano Ronaldo News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:04:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/cristiano_ronaldo" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:34 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Could Play Alongside Son at 2030 World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo could still feature for Portugal at the 2030 World Cup, despite being 45 by then. The tournament will be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. His 15-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, recently scored both goals in Al-Nassr U17’s 2-1 win. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/22/cristiano-ronaldo-could-play-alongside-son-at-2030-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/22/cristiano-ronaldo-could-play-alongside-son-at-2030-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_could_play_alongside_son_at_2030_world_cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal’s Trophy Count Puts Messi and Ronaldo in the Shade]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 19, Lamine Yamal has already won 8 major trophies, including 3 La Liga titles, 2 Spanish Super Cups, a Copa del Rey, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi had 5 major team honours plus the 2005 U-20 World Cup at the same age, while Cristiano Ronaldo had 2 trophies. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/lamine-yamals-trophy-count-puts-messi-and-ronaldo-in-the-shade?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/lamine-yamals-trophy-count-puts-messi-and-ronaldo-in-the-shade?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamals_trophy_count_puts_messi_and_ronaldo_in_the_shade.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Demands Lifetime Bans Over Diogo Jota Chants ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has urged the Saudi Pro League to hand lifetime stadium bans to supporters who taunted Rúben Neves with chants about late Portugal teammate Diogo Jota. The incident occurred during Al Taawoun’s match against Al Hilal on Saturday. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/cristiano-ronaldo-demands-lifetime-bans-over-diogo-jota-chants?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/cristiano-ronaldo-demands-lifetime-bans-over-diogo-jota-chants?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_demands_lifetime_bans_over_diogo_jota_chants.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 979 Career Goals as Al Nassr Beat Abha ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 979th professional goal as Al Nassr defeated Abha 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo opened the scoring with a header from Angelo’s corner before Abdullah Al-Hamdan doubled the lead. Nabil Fekir pulled one back for Abha. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/11/cristiano-ronaldo-reaches-979-career-goals-as-al-nassr-beat-abha?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/11/cristiano-ronaldo-reaches-979-career-goals-as-al-nassr-beat-abha?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:27:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ronaldo_979_career_goals_al_nassr_abha_india_today.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Once Rated the Golden Shoe Above the Ballon d'Or ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo won 5 Ballon d'Or awards and 4 European Golden Shoes during his career. In 2015, he said the Golden Shoe was more important to him because scoring goals was an attacker's main job. Ronaldo later stopped at 4 Golden Shoes, while Lionel Messi won 6, alongside his record.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/09/cristiano-ronaldo-once-rated-the-golden-shoe-above-the-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/09/cristiano-ronaldo-once-rated-the-golden-shoe-above-the-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_once_rated_the_golden_shoe_above_the_ballon_dor.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landon Donovan Refuses to Choose Between Messi and Ronaldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Donovan refused to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate, saying he would take both. The USMNT legend, who has 157 international appearances and 57 goals, praised Ronaldo’s incredible physical ability and recalled Messi dribbling past four defenders.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/landon-donovan-refuses-to-choose-between-messi-and-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/landon-donovan-refuses-to-choose-between-messi-and-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:48:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_cristiano_ronaldo_landon_donovan_yahoo_sport.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elma Aveiro Visits Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers in Kozhikode ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elma Aveiro, sister of Cristiano Ronaldo and Brand Director of CR7, visited Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers in Kozhikode on September 7, 2026, to inaugurate the Sparkle Diamond Fest.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/elma-aveiro-visits-boby-chemmanur-international-jewellers-in-kozhikode?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/elma-aveiro-visits-boby-chemmanur-international-jewellers-in-kozhikode?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/elma_aveiro_cristiano_ronaldo_gulf_news.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez Plans Special Messi and Ronaldo Reunion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez is planning a farewell match at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera in December, with around 60 footballers expected to participate. The 42 year old hopes to bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together for the event. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/07/carlos-tevez-plans-special-messi-and-ronaldo-reunion?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/07/carlos-tevez-plans-special-messi-and-ronaldo-reunion?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:38:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/tevez_messi_ronaldo_reunion_plans_yahoo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postecoglou Reveals Ronaldo Inspired Al Nassr Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Al Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou, Cristiano Ronaldo played a major role in his decision to take charge of the Saudi club. The 61 year old signed a 2 year contract in July after leaving Nottingham Forest. He said the chance to work with Ronaldo was a major attraction.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/06/postecoglou-reveals-ronaldo-inspired-al-nassr-move?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/06/postecoglou-reveals-ronaldo-inspired-al-nassr-move?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_ange_postecoglou_al_nassr_yahoo_sport.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elma Aveiro’s Kerala Visit Highlights Ronaldo’s Massive Fan Base ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Elma Aveiro is on a 2 day Kerala visit, where she met Chief Minister V D Satheesan and experienced the state’s huge football passion. Malayalis shared their love for Ronaldo, and Elma promised to pass their wishes to her brother.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/03/elma-aveiros-kerala-visit-highlights-ronaldos-massive-fan-base?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/03/elma-aveiros-kerala-visit-highlights-ronaldos-massive-fan-base?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:15:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/elma_aveiro_kerala_portugal_fifa_world_cup_2026_firstpost.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messis Argentina Farewell Exposes Fake Ronaldo Tribute ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi ended his 21 year Argentina career on August 31, 2026, finishing as the nation’s record holder with 207 caps and 125 goals. His trophy haul includes the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima, 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/02/messis-argentina-farewell-exposes-fake-ronaldo-tribute?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/02/messis-argentina-farewell-exposes-fake-ronaldo-tribute?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_Bumppy.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo Removed at Half Time as Al Nassr Complete Stunning Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted at half time as Al Nassr recovered from 2-0 down to beat Al Ettifaq 3-2 in added time. Al Nassr were reduced to 10 men after goalkeeper Bento was sent off in the 12th minute.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/27/ronaldo-removed-at-half-time-as-al-nassr-complete-stunning-comeback?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/27/ronaldo-removed-at-half-time-as-al-nassr-complete-stunning-comeback?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:36:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_al_nassr_al_ettifaq_yahoo_sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyan Parag Shares His Love for Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riyan Parag revealed his strong support for Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers his favourite footballer. He admired Ronaldo's journey from Sporting CP to Premier League stardom.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/riyan-parag-shares-his-love-for-manchester-united-and-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/riyan-parag-shares-his-love-for-manchester-united-and-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:56:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/riyan_parag_manchester_united_rajasthan_royals_telangana_today.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Nears Retirement as 1,000 Goal Target Approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the upcoming season could be his final one, aiming to leave a spectacular legacy. The 41 year old Portugal captain has scored 976 goals for club and country.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/cristiano-ronaldo-nears-retirement-as-1000-goal-target-approaches?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/cristiano-ronaldo-nears-retirement-as-1000-goal-target-approaches?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:27:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/portugal_al_nassr_goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Back in Riyadh Ahead of Al Nassr’s League Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Riyadh on Thursday, August 13, raising hopes of his participation in Al Nassr’s Roshn League opener against Al Fateh. Coach Ange Postecoglou said Ronaldo is always ready, although the final decision remains pending.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/cristiano-ronaldo-back-in-riyadh-ahead-of-al-nassrs-league-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/cristiano-ronaldo-back-in-riyadh-ahead-of-al-nassrs-league-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_ai_nassr_ai_fateh_roshn_league_goalcom.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicharito Explains Cristiano Ronaldo's Winning Mentality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Real Madrid striker Javier Chicharito Hernandez defended Cristiano Ronaldo against claims of arrogance, saying his confidence comes from an unmatched competitive mindset. Chicharito said Ronaldo constantly pushes himself to improve and believes in his own abilities.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/07/chicharito-explains-cristiano-ronaldos-winning-mentality?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/07/chicharito-explains-cristiano-ronaldos-winning-mentality?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/javier-chicharito-hernandez-cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-bbc.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Set for Madeira Wedding on August 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are reportedly planning to marry on August 8 in Madeira, Ronaldo's hometown. Reports suggest the ceremony will take place at Funchal Cathedral, followed by a reception at the Savoy Palace Hotel. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/03/cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-set-for-madeira-wedding-on-august-8?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/03/cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-set-for-madeira-wedding-on-august-8?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ronaldo_georgina_madeira_wedding_august_8_hola.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Set to End Historic Portugal Career in September?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, could retire from international football after Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Wales on September 24 at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium. The venue is significant as it hosted his Portugal debut in 2003. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/22/cristiano-ronaldo-set-to-end-historic-portugal-career-in-september?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/22/cristiano-ronaldo-set-to-end-historic-portugal-career-in-september?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:36:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ronaldo_end_portugal_career_september_cnn.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballon dOr Confirms Ronaldo Remains Eligible Despite Saudi Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo remains eligible to win the Ballon d'Or despite playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The award organisers confirmed there are no restrictions on players competing outside Europe since the 2007 rule change.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/17/ballon-dor-confirms-ronaldo-remains-eligible-despite-saudi-move?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/17/ballon-dor-confirms-ronaldo-remains-eligible-despite-saudi-move?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:32:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_ballon_dor.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo in Tears as Portugal Exit World Cup After Spains Late Winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey ended in heartbreak as Portugal lost 1-0 against Spain in the 2026 Round of 16. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, sending Spain into the quarterfinals. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/07/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-in-tears-as-portugal-exit-world-cup-after-spains-late-winner?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/07/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-in-tears-as-portugal-exit-world-cup-after-spains-late-winner?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:09:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/watch_cristiano_ronaldo_in_tears_as_portugal_exit_world_cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Beat Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo created history by becoming the oldest player to score in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The 41 year old converted a penalty against Croatia, scoring his first ever World Cup knockout goal. Goncalo Ramos added another as Portugal secured a 2-1 victory.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/03/cristiano-ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-as-portugal-beat-croatia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/03/cristiano-ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-as-portugal-beat-croatia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/36.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Still Inspiring the World, Says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri praised football's biggest stars, saying Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyökeres have all delivered at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_ronaldo_inspiring_world_sunil_chhetri_bbc.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Goal Drought as Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal bounced back from its opening draw with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo starred with 2 goals in the 6th and 39th minutes, while Nuno Mendes added another before halftime.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/24/cristiano-ronaldo-ends-goal-drought-as-portugal-thrash-uzbekistan-5-0?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/24/cristiano-ronaldo-ends-goal-drought-as-portugal-thrash-uzbekistan-5-0?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_ends_goal_drought_as_portugal_thrash_uzbekistan_5_0.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Owen Backs Ronaldo to Respond After Quiet World Cup Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo endured a difficult start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo. The 41 year old forward managed just 25 touches and 3 shots, with none on target. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/michael-owen-backs-ronaldo-to-respond-after-quiet-world-cup-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/michael-owen-backs-ronaldo-to-respond-after-quiet-world-cup-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/owen_backs_ronaldo_quiet_world_cup_opener_al_jazeera.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virat Kohlis Old Warning on Cristiano Ronaldo Returns Amid World Cup Criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo faced heavy criticism after Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. 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The Al Nassr star helped his club secure its first league title since his arrival and finished among the highest fantasy point scorers with 296 points. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/cristiano-ronaldo-earns-another-recognition-after-historic-al-nassr-title-triumph?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/cristiano-ronaldo-earns-another-recognition-after-historic-al-nassr-title-triumph?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_recognition_al_nassr_title_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Dismisses the Messi and Ronaldo Comparisons from Himself Ahead of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal distances himself from comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his goal is to stand alongside them rather than replace them. At just 18, the Spain and Barcelona star wants to create his own legacy and sees the 2026 World Cup as a major opportunity to prove himself.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/diego-simeone-downplays-lamine-yamal-hype-after-atletico-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Global Ambassador for Dreame Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed global ambassador for Dreame Technology. The company announced the partnership on May 26, 2026, aiming to expand its global brand image through Ronaldo’s popularity and Dreame’s AI powered smart home products.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-global-ambassador-for-dreame-technology?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-global-ambassador-for-dreame-technology?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_becomes_global_ambassador_for_dreame_technology.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luiz Felipe Scolari Explains Why He Always Backed Cristiano Ronaldo Over Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari revealed why he always voted for Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Lionel Messi in Ballon d’Or polls. Scolari called Messi a natural genius but said Ronaldo became a genius through hard work and dedication.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:08:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_lionel_messi_luiz_felipe_scolari.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorge Jesus Determined to Help Cristiano Ronaldo End Trophy Wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Jesus said his main reason for joining Al-Nassr was to help Cristiano Ronaldo win major trophies in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo, 41, has scored 100 league goals for the club but has only lifted the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/22/jorge-jesus-determined-to-help-cristiano-ronaldo-end-trophy-wait?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/22/jorge-jesus-determined-to-help-cristiano-ronaldo-end-trophy-wait?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jorge_jesus.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>