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Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force
Though his national team career finished in parody and mockery, we should remember Cristiano Ronaldo for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable player for his country.
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Reaction as Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo has hung up his international boots having scored 146 goals in 234 appearances, but it comes following a fall-out with Portugal boss Jorge Jesus. Catch up on the reaction to the news.
TOP HEADLINES
Are Arsenal too reliant on soccer's 'dark arts,' or is it just sour grapes?
WHY RUNNING STATS ARE KEY
Run, Man United, run: How preseason fitness can hinder Premier League form
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Main characters this week: Man United, Como, PSG, Donnarumma
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UCL talking points: First upsetting United, now NINE goals!? Are Como the real deal?
2026-27 UEFA Champions League
Moreno: Liverpool constantly prone to mistakes
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THE MOST MEMORABLE FAN PROTESTS
Man United fans throwing tennis balls is part of football's rich history of supporter protests
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Southampton's long, redemptive road back from 'spygate'
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Aït-Nouri to join rivals Man United?
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A MUCH-NEEDED WIN FOR MAN UNITED
As fan protests continue, did Man United's thrilling Champions League comeback save Carrick?
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Burley: Hard to tell if Man United were good or Roma were bad
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Top Headlines
- Iraola on ref decisions: Liverpool 'too honest'
- Emery confirms Villa contract talks
- Portugal's Jorge Jesus: I 'don't feel guilty' about Ronaldo's retirement
- FIFA's chief legal officer steps down in second high-profile exit
- Jobe Bellingham called up for England, Palmer out
- Maresca: Donnarumma knows he's made mistakes
- Dowman earns first England Under-21 call-up
- Bayern coach Kompany close to 'full recovery' after collapse
- Man United's Baleba set for lengthy spell out with injury
ASEAN Club Championship
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2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship kicks off on Oct. 7 with 14 teams vying to become kings of Southeast Asia.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
