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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
The latest stories and features on footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, including professional football news and updates.
Born
5 Feb 1985
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Sport
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Athlete
Fifa described its expanded 32-team Club World Cup, won by English club Chelsea, as a “roaring success”. Photo: AP
Fifa

Year in football: growth, mismatches point to direction ‘beautiful game’ will take

‘Success’ of Club World Cup, bigger World Cup go hand in hand with more money, technology coming in, but player welfare is an issue.

Fifa

Fifa World Cup draw: who Asian teams will play, how Ronaldo v Messi could happen

Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?

Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo is only foreign player worth his pay, says Saudi ex-sports chief

Former minister warns that influx of foreign players is sidelining local talent, calls for urgent reforms to protect national team’s future.

Cristiano Ronaldo scoring Al-Nassr’s spectacular fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Ronaldo, Musk attend Trump’s White House dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk was among business titans invited to the gala dinner, as tensions with Donald Trump thaw.

Timepieces

WAG watches? Georgina Rodríguez’s ultra-luxury timepiece collection

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée has a taste for superb timepieces, wearing rare and exquisite models that range from Hublot and Audemars Piguet to Richard Mille.

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English Premier League

Ferdinand driven by pride, giving back, beer in United v Liverpool old boys clash

Rio Ferdinand will skipper Manchester United legends against ex-Liverpool stars led by Steven Gerrard in match at Kai Tak Stadium.

Rio Ferdinand speaking on stage at last month’s World Football Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min beats Cristiano Ronaldo to win top Asian award

South Korean star crowned continent’s best for 10th time, with compatriot Lee Kang-in second and Ronaldo third.

Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo makes history as first billionaire footballer after hefty Saudi payday

Portuguese star joins ‘three comma club’ after signing new two-year deal with Al-Nassr worth almost £500 million.

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Celebrity style

What grand celebrity engagement rings say about the state of marriage today

Big, bold celebrity engagement rings – such as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s – have dominated headlines recently ... here’s what the trend reveals.

Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @georginagio/Instagram
John Lee policy address 2025

Exclusive | How low-key Hong Kong entrepreneur, daughter aim to score with Ronaldo museum

Listed company Star Shine’s HK$70 million investment in the CR7 Life Museum marks its first foray into IP projects.

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Ken Tsoi and his daughter Linky Tsoi at the company’s office. Photo: Nora Tam
AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: ex-EPL players set to star as new season starts

Darwin Nunez the new face as Saudi clubs look likely to dominate again, while ex-England star Jesse Lingard flies flag for the east.

Hong Kong society

Letters | After showcasing football stars, Hong Kong must focus on the local game

Readers discuss the series of high-profile matches in the city, the legal framework for same-sex partnershipships, and a recent scam.

Timepieces

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 6 new luxury watches, from Rolex to Jacob & Co

The footballer’s US$10 million watch collection has seen 6 exciting new additions, flaunted at the Euros 2024 and to honour his Saudi football team Al-Nassr.

When he’s not scoring goals, Cristiano Ronaldo has an appetite for expensive and exclusive watches. Photo: @cristiano, @cristiano.ronaldo7_/Instagram
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s top coach struggling for motivation after rivals ransack squad

Roberto Losada preparing for a challenging season with Eastern after big-spending clubs lure away best players.

Eastern’s players warm up ahead of a pre-season training session. Photo: Eastern
Hong Kong economy

Saudi Super Cup prompts Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to press on with Riyadh trade office

Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan pledges to speed up plans to establish a trade office in the Saudi Arabian capital.

Saudi Pro League

Exclusive | Hong Kong event part of Saudi football’s push to rank among world’s best: CEO

But Omar Mugharbel, CEO of Saudi Pro League, casts doubt on idea of taking a regular-season match overseas.

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Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo wows Hong Kong as Saudi Super Cup given ‘very satisfactory’ verdict

Sports minister Rosanna Law says organisers ‘look forward to coming back’, although questions remain over stadium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo soaks up the adulation at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup final on penalties in Hong Kong

Dramatic shoot-out settles final at Hong Kong Stadium.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo pulls in fans for final in Hong Kong

Larger number of fans attached to Saudi clubs this time at Hong Kong Stadium, but no doubting who the most popular attraction is.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Hong Kong needs more facilities to ensure football for all

The Saudi Super Cup can be considered a success, but it should be possible to stage such events without disrupting training for local teams.

Football fans enter Hong Kong Stadium for the first match of Saudi Super Cup between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong on August 19. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Ivan Toney blasts ‘crazy treatment’ of Al-Ahli for Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

England striker unhappy with training pitches and times ahead of Saturday's final against Al-Nassr, says team are ‘most hated’ in tournament.

Ivan Toney at the Saudi Super Cup final press conference, where he took aim at tournament organisers. Photo: May Tse
Saudi Pro League

Expect more Cristiano Ronaldo mania in Hong Kong for Saudi final: Al-Nassr boss

Jorge Jesus wants team to harness supporters’ energy for showpiece clash with Al-Ahli on Saturday.

SCMP Highlights

Apple joins RedNote, plane software mastermind leaves US for China: 7 highlights

From Apple joining RedNote to top engineer leaving US for China, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong sports

Bars near Hong Kong Stadium hoping for another big score from Ronaldo match

Restaurants and bars say business rose by about 20 per cent when Ronaldo and his team Al-Nassr played on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo applauds supporters after playing at Hong kong Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli sweep aside Al-Qadsiah to book Saudi Super Cup final date with Ronaldo

Reigning Asian champions recover from falling behind to thump 10-man Al-Qadsiah and advance to Saturday’s final against Al-Nassr.

Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney clashes with Al-Qadsiah’s goalkeeper Koen Casteels during their side’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Super Cup

Fans mix business with pleasure, but post-Ronaldo slump hits Saudi Super Cup

A day after thousands of fans jostled for a sight of the global superstar, only a handful turn out for Al-Qadsiah’s clash with Al-Ahli Saudi.

Saudi Pro League

Al-Nassr boss says box-office Cristiano Ronaldo is biggest show in Hong Kong

Jorge Jesus pays tribute to superstar’s pulling power, aiming to end fellow Portuguese’s trophy drought in Saudi Super Cup final.

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