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Barcelona star contradicts narrative around Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I’ve never heard…’

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July 5, 2026

Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has come in for no shortage of criticism during Portugal’s World Cup campaign, but he has found a surprising backer in Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The two will fa...

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Football Espana

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez

El periodista Roberto Gómez acusa al Barcelona de chantaje al Atlético y advierte que el club rojiblanco ignorará a Laporta en el caso Julián Álvarez. The post Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez appeared first on Football España.

Barca Universal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Barcelona double down on faith in 20-year-old defender despite serious injury

Barcelona’s decision to extend Patricio Pacifico’s stay at the club was never about keeping a promising youngster for another season. Rather, it was also a statement of belief in a player the clu...

Madrid Universal

· Jun 21, 2026

Three players who started at La Masia and signed for Real Madrid

The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid extends far beyond El Clasico. It influences transfer strategies, youth development, scouting networks and even career decisions made by players at a you...

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Anyone who understands football values him enormously': Meet Spain's unsung 'MVP' goal machine Mikel Oyarzabal - and why Tottenham or Man United should hijack Barcelona move for the man outshining Lamine Yamal

'Anyone who understands football values him enormously': Meet Spain's unsung 'MVP' goal machine Mikel Oyarzabal - and why Tottenham or Man United should hijack Barcelona move for the man outshining Lamine Yamal

Madrid Voice Articles

· Jun 27, 2026

Real Madrid surpass €500m milestone with academy graduate sales

Owing to their historical rivalry and their status as two of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid and Barcelona are almost always engaged in a competition, that not only goes on the pitch, but ...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years’ — Ronaldo fires back at critics

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics trying to kill me for the past 23 years. The post ‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years’ — Ronaldo fires back at critics appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

I know from personal experience that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez is a nice guy, writes KIERAN GILL... but as they take on Spain we now have the proof he's NOT afraid to bruise the ego of Cristiano Ronaldo

I know from personal experience that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez is a nice guy, writes KIERAN GILL... but as they take on Spain we now have the proof he's NOT afraid to bruise the ego of Cristiano Ronaldo

Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting | Miguel Dantas

One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team and should take it upon himself to stand down to serve their chancesAt 41, Cristiano Ronaldo’s problem is not his age. It is that nobody seems willing to tell him to his face what everyone else can see. In Portugal, patience for the legend has run dry.Ronaldo is not fit to be a Portugal starter any more. What would have sounded like a treasonous statement a few years ago now looks an obvious truth. At least to everyone except the national team manager, Roberto Martínez, and his coaching staff. Continue reading...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan

MIAMI: Pemain sayap Portugal, Francisco Conceicao menegaskan rakan sepasukannya tidak berasa tertekan untuk sentiasa menghantar bola kepada Cristiano Ronaldo meskipun kapten berpengalaman itu terus menjadi tumpuan selepas aksi hambar pasukan dalam perlawanan pembukaan Piala Dunia. Menurut Conceicao, setiap pemain akan membuat keputusan berdasarkan situasi permainan dan bukan semata-mata untuk memastikan Ronaldo menerima hantaran. “Kami tidak ... Read more The post Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

De la Fuente: “Los jugadores importantes son los que salen del banquillo

El entrenador de España destaca el papel que sus cambios jugaron para mantener el ritmo en un partido tan exigente ante Portugal. Feliz de pasar a cuartos de final, dice que la selección a enfrentar no importa porque son ellos quienes destacan como rival.

OneFootball

· Jul 2, 2026

🚨 His sister says it: CR7 to end Portugal career after World Cup!

Was that really agreed upon? Just one hour before the World Cup round-of-32 clash between Portugal and Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister caused a real bombshell!Katia has just told 'SportTV' that ...

Football Talk

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· Jun 25, 2026

Arsenal readying tempting deal to sign £85m star with 29 G/A last season - report

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez has been the talk of the town in recent weeks, especially amidst Barcelona’s interest in him and supposed agreement on personal terms after the player asked to leave Los Rojiblancos prior to the start of next season. Barca have seen a formal complain file against them to FIFA by Atletico, [] The post Arsenal readying tempting deal to sign £85m star with 29 G/A last season - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

The Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

'A waste of a summer': Anthony Gordon makes England admission and labels Marcus Rashford 'misunderstood'

The new Barcelona forward has made a telling contribution in each of England’s last two games

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

World Cup: France legend slams Portugal players over Ronaldo treatment

French legend, Youri Djorkaeff, has criticised Portugal players over their treatment of their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. He said the Portugal team effectively ‘boycotted’ Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 58-year-old, who scored 28 goals and provided 21 assists in 82 international appearances, and was part of the victorious French team in the [] World Cup: France legend slams Portugal players over Ronaldo treatment

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 22, 2026

World Cup guide: Relatives argue about Ronaldo on social media

World Cup guide: Relatives argue about Ronaldo on social media

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 8, 2026

Thierry Henry Drops Verdict on Lionel Messi's Argentina Tears vs Egypt

Thierry Henry's very honest assessment of Lionel Messi's tears for Argentina vs Egypt goes viral.

Fortune

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· Jun 28, 2026

More than a club: how Paris Saint-Germain took inspiration from the Barcelona slogan and the New York Yankees cap to create a global business brand

Barcelona FC calls itself més que un club, but at PSG's La Maison in New York, you are in a Parisian state of mind. Ici, c'est Paris.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as First Player to Score in Six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again silenced the critics by etching his name into the record books as the first male player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. Despite mounting pressure regarding his age and international form, the 41-year-old icon proved that his clinical instincts remain sharp on the grandest stage of all.

Sports Mole

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· Jun 30, 2026

Harry Kane news: Barcelona transfer update as outcome of 'enquiry' for Bayern Munich striker revealed amid contract rumours

Barcelona reportedly learn the outcome of their enquiry for Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, who has been linked with a move away as he has one year left on his contract.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

Real Madrid plays down Olise links

MADRID — Spanish giants Real Madrid said they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise over a potential transfer. The France international, currently at the World Cup, has been linked with Madrid by Spanish media, reporting Los Blancos were considering making a bid of more than 200 million euros (230m). “In [] The post Real Madrid plays down Olise links appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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