Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a brace in Euro ...

“All players have an important role. “Cristiano is a unique player in the world, with the highest number of international caps,” said Martinez, who has restored Ronaldo to the starting line-up after he was dropped during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg.

Ronaldo adds to international caps and goals record with brace in Euro 2024 qualifying win in Luxembourg.

"All players have an important role. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/cristiano-ronaldo/) as "a unique player" and "very important" to the overall balance of his squad after the Portugal striker netted a brace in Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg. "Cristiano is a unique player in the world, with the highest number of international caps," said Martinez, who has restored Ronaldo to the starting line-up after he was dropped during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Football News: Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg ...

Silva then himself headed home a powerful effort three minutes later after being set up by Joao Palhinha. But Rafael Leao ran half the length of the field to latch onto Reuben Neves’ pass and cut inside before squeezing the ball home for a 6-0 scoreline with two minutes remaining. The 38-year-old grabbed a double against Liechtenstein on Thursday and scored twice more in Luxembourg to extend his record tally of international goals to 122 in 198 appearances.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead a 6-0 rout of Luxembourg in European Championship qualifying as the Portugal star added to his records for ...

Silva headed in a third goal just three minutes later when he steered in a long ball forward by João Palhinha. Ronaldo’s place as Portugal’s unquestioned leader has been restored under the Spanish coach, who joined Portugal after finishing his long stint in charge of Belgium following the World Cup. His falling out with Santos came amid his break with Manchester United, before he made his surprising move to the Saudi Arabian league. Félix headed in a well-placed cross by Silva to double the lead in the 15th. The double from Ronaldo, the all-time scoring leader in men’s soccer, took his career tally for Portugal to 122 goals in 198 games. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead a 6-0 rout of Luxembourg in European Championship qualifying as the Portugal star added to his records for international goals and appearances on Sunday.

WHAT HAPPENED? A new era for the Portuguese national team got underway at the start of Euro 2024 qualification, with former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting ...

[former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting the reins](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/is-cristiano-ronaldo-still-portugal-captain-roberto-martinez-leadership-plan-euro-2024/bltbad3c88dc2e7095d) from Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos. Happy to have contributed to this very positive start of our selection. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ronaldo posted his own message on social media after proving once again that age is no barrier to him, with the all-time great saying: “2 games, 2 wins!

Portugal made easy work of Luxembourg as they ran out 6-0 winners in their European Championship qualifying match on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting ...

The visitors had the victory wrapped up by half-time and although Luxembourg saw more of the ball over the final 45 minutes, there was little they could do to have a chance of getting back in the match. [Cristiano Ronaldo was at the double](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-cr7-portugal-luxembourg/blt5e65312b7e034e72) in a clinical first-half display for Roberto Martinez's men, while Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva were also among the goals. Portugal made easy work of Luxembourg as they ran out 6-0 winners in their European Championship qualifying match on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his goals and appearances records as Portugal enjoyed a 6-0 win over Luxembourg in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goals again for Portugal in their Euro 2024 qualifier with Luxembourg, with a new celebration getting an airing.

[bagging a brace on Sunday](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-cr7-portugal-luxembourg/blt5e65312b7e034e72). [HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Arsenal be relieved they didn't sign Mudryk?](https://www.goal.com/en/news/debate-arsenal-dodged-bullet-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-chelsea/bltfa37ca58e317caa8) [TOP STORY: Chelsea disappointed with Tuchel over Barry approach](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-thomas-tuchel-anthony-barry-bayern-munich-coaching-staff/bltadfbf32e42903abc)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0, marking his first goal with a new celebration.

[a glimpse of the new celebration](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-celebration-explained-from-everton-1-man-utd-2) after scoring for Manchester United against Everton last year, and his former club said the 38-year-old’s sleeping position was a source of amusement to his teammates when the squad traveled to and from games. [“Siu” celebration](https://cnn.com/2022/01/19/tennis/cristiano-ronaldo-siu-celebrations-australian-open-spt-intl/index.html) – pirouetting in the air before landing in a power stance. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/world/europe/cristiano-ronaldo-fast-facts/index.html) scored twice as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0, marking his first goal with a new celebration.

Roberto Martinez' side blitzed Luxembourg on Sunday in their second European Championship qualifier, but Ronaldo made headlines for the wrong reasons with a ...

[blitzed the minnows 6-0 in Luxembourg](/sport/football/article-11904759/LUXEMBOURG-0-6-PORTUGAL-Cristiano-Ronaldo-scores-twice-thumping-win.html) on Sunday in their second European Championship qualifier. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/cristianoronaldo/index.html) has been slammed by fans for a 'pathetic' dive in Portugal's thrashing of Luxembourg. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/football/article-11904883/Cristiano-Ronaldo-produces-different-celebration-scoring-Portugals-against-Luxembourg.html)has been slammed by fans for a 'pathetic' attempt at a dive

“Two games, two victories,” the Portugal captain said on his social media accounts after the win at Luxembourg. “Happy to have contributed to a very positive ...

“Ronaldo is a unique player and brings a lot of experience to the locker room,” the former Belgium coach said. Also likely playing a part in his decision to keep playing was the arrival of coach Roberto Martínez to replace Santos after the World Cup. The team leads Group J in Euro 2024 qualifying with six points, two more than Slovakia. The disappointing World Cup, added to his decision to accept a lucrative deal from Saudi club Al Nassr, had put in doubt his future with the national team. Ronaldo’s 198th international appearance on Sunday left him two ahead of Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa. “Happy to have contributed to a very positive start by our national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goals again for Portugal in their Euro 2024 qualifier with Luxembourg, with a new celebration getting an airing.

[bagging a brace on Sunday](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-cr7-portugal-luxembourg/blt5e65312b7e034e72). [HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Arsenal be relieved they didn't sign Mudryk?](https://www.goal.com/en/news/debate-arsenal-dodged-bullet-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-chelsea/bltfa37ca58e317caa8) [TOP STORY: Chelsea disappointed with Tuchel over Barry approach](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-thomas-tuchel-anthony-barry-bayern-munich-coaching-staff/bltadfbf32e42903abc)

Mason Greenwood and Cristiano Ronaldo became Manchester United teammates in the 2021/22 campaign after the United youth team graduate had criticised the ...

Greenwood remains under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2025. A statement from the Red Devils read: Greenwood would go on to play alongside the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, though the youngster is now battling to save his career. I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support." Greenwood is reported to have openly said “he’s dead” when referencing Ronaldo’s perceived decline in playing status. The two players would later become teammates at Old Trafford, though Ronaldo has since moved on while Greenwood is still suspended by United.

LUXEMBOURG – Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said after the veteran striker scored a second ...

Silva then himself headed home a powerful effort three minutes later after being set up by Joao Palhinha. “The experience he has for the dressing room is very important. All players have an important role.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead a 6-0 rout of Luxembourg. Karim Benzema was meant to be honoured at the Stade de France on Friday.

Retegui became the first Italy player to score in his first two competitive international matches in nearly 55 years. The 23-year-old Retegui had scored on his international debut on Thursday, in a 2-1 loss at home to England. Mateo Retegui scored again in Italy’s 2-0 win over Malta on Sunday to make it two goals in as many matches as the defending champion recorded its first win in European Championship qualifying.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had made it a personal duel and won the Ballon d'Or every time between themselves from 2008 to 2018.

After falling out of favour at [Real Madrid](https://khelnow.com/tag/real-madrid/), the Dutchman was the creative lynchpin of [Inter Milan](https://khelnow.com/football/team/inter-milan)‘s 2009-10 treble-winning team. [Bayern Munich](https://khelnow.com/football/team/fc-bayern-munich) striker and Polish forward Robert Lewandowski was regarded as unlucky to miss out on the 2020 Ballon d’Or award, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Number six for Barcelona and eight for Spain, Xavi was the conductor of [Pep Guardiola](https://khelnow.com/football/coach/pep-guardiola)‘s game-changing team of the late noughties. Wesley Sneijder made an immediate impact at Inter Milan, helping the team win the [Serie A](https://khelnow.com/football/category/serie-a) and [Champions League](https://khelnow.com/football/category/uefa-champions-league) in 2010. Ahead of the 2021 main award, France Football issued a ‘best goalscorer’ award, which some may believe is an attempt to acknowledge the fact that the Polish striker missed out on recognition. Instead, he was awarded the 2021 Goalscorer of the Year award in recognition of his record-breaking season when he scored 41 league goals. [Xavi Hernandez](https://khelnow.com/tag/xavi/) is genuinely one of the best midfielders to ever play the game. [Iniesta](https://khelnow.com/football/player/andres-iniesta) remains one of the most elegant players to ever grace the middle of a soccer pitch. [Wesley Sneijder](https://khelnow.com/football/player/wesley-sneijder) was the odds favourite to win the Ballon d’Or in 2010. The two legends Messi and Ronaldo had made it a personal duel and won the prestigious individual award every time between themselves from 2008 before [Luka Modric](https://khelnow.com/football/player/luka-modric) won the prestigious accolade in 2018. [Ballon d’Or ](https://khelnow.com/football/2022-10-world-football-ballon-dor-complete-winners-list)or ‘Golden Ball’ in 1956, the award has become the highest individual honour in soccer. Capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker or as a number 10, Sneijder dictated his side’s play and was quite often the difference between victory and defeat.

The Al Nassr forward made his 197th appearance for his country - a world record - to surpass the previous record set by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa in Thursday's 4 ...

Premier League players João Félix and Bernardo Silva also got on the scoresheet. With his brace against Luxembourg, Ronaldo moves on to 122 international goals and is the top scorer in the history of the Portuguese national team. The 38-year-old found the net in the Group J clash in the ninth minute and grabbed his brace in the 31st minute in what was his 198th game for Portugal.

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals during the international break as Portugal beat Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.

"The experience he has for the dressing room is very important. He told the media: " He posted: "Two matches, two wins. All players have an important role. To mark the historic moment, Al Nassr's captain scored a brace against both European minnows as Portugal surged to the top of Group J with a 100 per cent record after two qualifying matches. Following his appearance against Luxembourg, the 38-year-old earned his 198th cap putting him two ahead of Kuwait's Bader Almotawaa.

Cristiano Ronaldo feels at home again. It took the Portuguese talisman only two games to make amends with his national side as he demonstrated that he is ...

He said last week that he was not sure he would ever play at international level again and that he returned only after discussing it with his family and realized it was not yet time "to throw in the towel". The last time Ronaldo was on the field with Portugal the striker was seen breaking down in tears as his national team tumbled out of the World Cup in Qatar after losing to Morocco. The disappointing World Cup, coupled with his decision to accept a lucrative deal from Saudi side Al Nassr, cast doubt on his future with his national team. While Ronaldo may have scored the goals against two lower-ranked European teams, they seemed enough to help restore his confidence and his role as a starter with his national team. [World Cup ](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup.html)and a controversial move to Saudi Arabia, the 38-year-old striker scored four goals in Portugal's first two games in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers. It took the Portuguese talisman only two games to make amends with his national side as he demonstrated that he is far from finished with international football.