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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 980th goal amid Portugal dispute

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 980th goal amid Portugal dispute

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th goal for club and country when he opened the scoring for an Al-Nassr match. The goal comes after he left Portugal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portugal opens disciplinary proceedings

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portugal opens disciplinary proceedings

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after he walked out on the national team.
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The Daily Hilario: Saturday

The Daily Hilario: Saturday

Your daily dose of off-topic shenanigans
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Jose Mourinho on Vinicius Jr: “He deserves to be helped”

Jose Mourinho on Vinicius Jr: “He deserves to be helped”

Mourinho spoke to the media.
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Which Barcelona player benefited the most from the international break?

Which Barcelona player benefited the most from the international break?

There were plenty of good performances from Hansi Flick’s players.
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As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

In a wild twist of fate, Tuesday, Oct. 6 may have seen the end of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's international careers. The contrast was stark.
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Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

After the longest-ever international window, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at one item from each continent.
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Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologized for leaving Portugal camp midway through the international window, but also accused head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises.
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Rubio says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

Rubio says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

By Jonathan Landay LISBON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Russia's war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate and the United States will keep working toward a settlement to end the conflict. 
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International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

Now back to the bad part!
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Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt message to Messi after Argentina retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt message to Messi after Argentina retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a congratulatory message to Lionel Messi after his final match with the Argentina national team.
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Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.