The Portuguese team in the 2022 World Cup experienced a series of ups and downs, including internal conflicts, disappointment, and pain. For Cristiano Ronaldo, that year's competition almost became a turning point in his career. Everyone remembers the match against Morocco, where Portugal was surprisingly eliminated in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo, with tears in his eyes, almost broke down emotionally as he walked into the player's tunnel. The World Cup is a dream stage for every player, and for Ronaldo, it might have been his last chance. As he gets older, it's uncertain when he'll get another shot at winning the World Cup. During the match, Ronaldo was placed on the bench, which became a focal point of attention. Fans speculated wildly, with rumors even suggesting that Ronaldo demanded the replacement of head coach Fernando Santos. People generally believed that he was unhappy about not starting the game, causing significant turmoil and leading to internal conflicts within the team. Some began to question whether Ronaldo was truly willing to make sacrifices for the team or if he was being selfish. Recently, however, Santos revealed something different during an interview. He mentioned that although Ronaldo was unhappy sitting on the bench, he still respected his decision. "There was no conflict between us as the outside world suggested; instead, we maintained contact and communicated after the match," explained Santos, surprising many. It turns out that everyone misunderstood Ronaldo. Despite his unhappiness and possible disappointment, he did not stir up trouble within the team but made compromises for the overall interests of the squad.…

Manchester United, the Premier League powerhouse, changed its head coach at the beginning of this season, with Portuguese manager Amorim taking over and continuing to use his favored 3421 formation. However, the results have not been ideal, and the team has slipped to 13th place in the league, with a significant number of players not fitting Amorim's tactical requirements. Due to previous excessive spending in the transfer market, Manchester United does not have much funds left to support Amorim in improving the squad. Therefore, to buy new players, they first need to clean up some high-paid surplus players. Rashford, Antony, Zirkzee, Eriksen, Lindelof, Mount, and others are all potential candidates for sale. However, the first player to leave Manchester United in the winter window is none other than Casemiro, once known as the "world's best defensive midfielder." The Saudi Public Investment Fund has finalized Casemiro's move, but which specific team he will play for has not been determined. The transfer fee is set at 25 million pounds, and Casemiro can earn a weekly salary of 650,000 pounds (about 40 million euros per year). The 32-year-old Casemiro has had an extremely brilliant career. He started at Sao Paulo in Brazil's Serie A and joined Real Madrid at the age of 20. In ten seasons, he played 310 times for the La Liga giants, scoring 31 goals and providing 28 assists. Casemiro, along with Modric and Kroos, formed a midfield trio considered one of the best, with Casemiro at his peak being both offensive and defensive, earning him the title of "world's…

"Who is the greatest in history?" This is an old question that fans have been arguing about for nearly 20 years. At dinner tables, behind keyboards, and on the sidelines of matches, the names of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo almost occupy half of all football topics. The concept of "the two best of their generation" once struck a chord with many - "Messi is a genius, Ronaldo is a machine." But now, as Messi lifts the World Cup trophy and Ronaldo gradually fades from the historical stage, the seemingly equal status of the two seems to have been broken by time and achievements. What has made Messi step by step become the "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time), while Ronaldo has gradually slipped down the historical rankings? Let us delve into this. Messi's story is a typical script of rising from the trough to the peak. As a player with extraordinary talent, Messi's career highlights are countless, but his start with the national team was bumpy. In the 2014 World Cup final, he stood before the world but unfortunately lost to Germany, missing an opportunity to be crowned king. Even more heart-wrenching was his consecutive failures on the Copa America field - reaching the final three times and failing three times. Even worse, after one loss, Messi even publicly announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, which once led people to question his leadership abilities. However, great figures never succumb to doubts. In the 2021 Copa America, he finally broke the curse, helping Argentina defeat Brazil and win his first…

Assists are an indispensable important data in football matches, which not only reflect the creativity of players but also their contribution to the team's overall offensive efforts. Throughout the history of La Liga, many players have created countless goal-scoring opportunities for their teammates with their outstanding vision and passing abilities. Here are the top five players in La Liga history with the most assists, whose performances are not only astonishing in terms of statistics but have also left a profound impact on the field. List and Data Analysis Lionel Messi Assists: 193 Appearances: 520 Average Assists per Game: 0.37 Nationality: Argentina Messi is not only the best scorer in La Liga history but also the assist king. His average of 0.37 assists per game demonstrates his versatility and consistency in the attacking end. Xavi Hernández Assists: 130 Appearances: 505 Average Assists per Game: 0.26 Nationality: Spain As the core midfielder of Barcelona, Xavi has created numerous opportunities for his teammates with precise passes and vision, and his average of 0.26 assists per game reflects his stable contributions. Karim Benzema Assists: 119 Appearances: 439 Average Assists per Game: 0.27 Nationality: France Benzema is not only a top scorer but also shows the importance of his role in team cooperation with an average of 0.27 assists per game. Cristiano Ronaldo Assists: 87 Appearances: 312 Average Assists per Game: 0.28 Nationality: Portugal During his time in La Liga, Ronaldo not only scored goals in abundance but also created a large number of opportunities for his teammates with an efficiency of 0.28 assists per…

Cristiano Ronaldo is not leaving! According to an official from Al-Nassr Club, Ronaldo is about to complete his contract renewal, which also means he will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Previously, there were rumors that Ronaldo would leave Al-Nassr as he hoped to join a team capable of winning championships, and subsequently, he was linked with moves to Al-Hilal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Miami. However, Saudi media had previously reported that under Italian head coach Pioli, Ronaldo was considered an important member of Al-Nassr's squad. Now, Ronaldo has agreed to renew his contract with Al-Nassr, and both parties are expected to officially announce the renewal in the coming days. According to previous reports by Saudi media, the contract will be extended until June 2026. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer in January 2023, with his current contract expiring in June 2025. It is reported that his annual salary reached 200 million euros. So far, the 39-year-old Ronaldo has played 89 games for Al-Nassr, scoring 81 goals and providing 19 assists. According to previous reports by Saudi media, Ronaldo's annual salary after the renewal could reach 300 million euros. In the new year, Ronaldo hopes to score more than 950 goals. At the same time, he also hopes to continue representing the Portuguese national team at the 2026 World Cup, where he will be 41 years old. If he can participate six times, Ronaldo will become the first player in football history to participate in the World Cup six times. Regarding the World Cup, Ronaldo's former national teammate Bruno Alves…

After the end of this season, Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr will also expire, so fans are quite concerned about his future direction. Now it seems that Ronaldo is indeed very likely to continue playing in the Saudi league. Media 365Scores mexico also discussed Ronaldo's future direction in its current report. The media 365Scores mexico stated: "This time, Ronaldo has talked to the club about the issue of renewal. This renewal will give Ronaldo a huge privilege, which is that he can not only become a player but also receive a huge welfare treatment off the field." In fact, before this contract expires, there were rumors outside that he was very likely to return to Europe to play football. But now it seems that he doesn't really want to return to the Premier League or top leagues to play football. Because playing there, he will not be able to get an absolute core position, and in some strong teams, he will even play as a substitute directly. However, staying at Al Nassr, he can continue to get unlimited shooting rights, and the competitiveness of the Saudi league is much lower than other leagues, so playing here can better complete his career goal of 1000 goals. However, this also means that Ronaldo has given up on his dream and will not return to the top leagues to maintain his form for the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo is likely to have accepted that he will not be able to lead the team to win the championship at the 2026 World Cup.…

The first game of 2025 saw Ronaldo score again and continue to lead his team to victory. After the win, Al Nassr moved up to third place, having played one more game than others, but they still trail league leaders Al Ittihad by 8 points, making it difficult to compete for the title. After the victory, Ronaldo was in good spirits and quickly made a decision. According to an official source from Al Nassr, Ronaldo is set to complete his contract renewal with the club, which is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, although the length of the new contract has not been disclosed. Ronaldo's current contract with the club is due to end in the summer of 2025. If he does not renew his contract during the winter transfer window, he will be able to negotiate a new contract with other clubs as a free agent. For Al Nassr, this would undoubtedly be a significant loss. Ronaldo has previously stated that even though it may be challenging to compete for the league title this season, he still hopes to make a strong push for the AFC Champions League title. However, with Talisca confirmed to be leaving the team, how the team strengthens itself will affect Ronaldo's signing progress. Recent reports suggest that Al Nassr is in talks with Manchester United to bring in Casemiro and is willing to offer him a weekly salary contract worth up to 650,000 pounds. It is reported that Ronaldo is currently persuading his former Real Madrid teammate to join Al Nassr…

In order to "catch" the peak Cristiano Ronaldo, how much have European and American socialites paid? Let's talk about Daniela Chavez first. She is a model who met Ronaldo in 2015. Can you imagine? This woman actually left a video. In 2023, when Ronaldo denied their relationship, this socialite took out the video and accused Ronaldo of being unfaithful to his girlfriend. This was a big deal, as Ronaldo was immediately caught up in a whirlpool of public opinion. Netizens were going crazy over it, and Chavez didn't fare much better. Due to too many negative messages, she was affected in her acting and hosting fields. On the contrary, Ronaldo remained carefree. Let's take a look at Georgia La, another model. In 2022, she received a text message from Ronaldo at a hotel, so she went to his room. This socialite said that although she was willing, she felt controlled by Ronaldo. Overnight, she gained 200,000 Ins followers, which is an invisible treasure. Since spending a night with Ronaldo, her relationship with her husband has broken down. If she hadn't accepted the invitation, she might still have a happy family. In 2005, Ronaldo encountered a "bait and switch" in the "beautiful country." He met a socialite named Katherine at a nightclub, who claimed to have been "stabbed." This incident made Ronaldo want to cry without tears. What was originally a consensual matter turned out to be manipulated by this woman, causing Ronaldo to dare not set foot in this place for many years. Although justice may be late, it never…

Manchester City Signs Kusano with a Transfer Fee of 40 Million Euros Plus Bonuses On January 11th, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic (TA), and German Sky Sports, Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Kusano, with a transfer fee of 40 million euros plus bonuses. Including the floating bonuses of 10 million euros, Manchester City will spend a total of 50 million euros to complete this transfer. Romano stated: "Kusano is joining Manchester City, here we go! The deal is done, with a transfer fee of 40 million euros plus bonuses. Lens has accepted the offer and approved the player's medical examination in the coming days. Kusano's contract with Manchester City runs until June 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year." According to L'Équipe, Kusano will set a new record for the highest transfer fee received by Lens for a player. Lens only spent 100,000 euros to acquire the Uzbekistan defender in the summer window of 2023, and now they are selling him for 50 million euros, making a massive profit of 49 million euros. Kusano becomes the most expensive player sold in Lens' history. Kusano is an international player from Uzbekistan, playing as a central defender and can also play as a defensive midfielder. He is currently 20 years old, standing at 1.86 meters tall. His existing contract with Lens expires in 2027. This season, he has played in 16 games, providing one assist, with a total playing time of 1,219 minutes. Currently, his market value on Transfermarkt is 12 million euros.…

We have already enjoyed 10 days of air in 2025, but the French media Foot Mercato is "a bit slow this year," only now compiling a list of the top 10 highest-paid football players in 2024. The Saudi Professional League, Asia's number one league, has become the undisputed "Gold Football League," with a total of four superstars making it onto the list, dominating half of it. President Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with a staggering income, while Lionel Messi single-handedly supports the entire MLS with his earnings of 124 million euros, ranking second. Both the English Premier League and La Liga have two representatives each on the list, while the German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue 1 have none. Let's take a look together. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with 263 million euros, becoming the highest-paid player in football in 2024. His main income comes from the world's highest salary at Al Nassr, with additional significant earnings from advertising endorsements, reflecting his current influence in the football world; Argentine boss Messi, who is usually low-key, earns mainly from his substantial annual salary and some advertisements. However, if the Ballon d'Or winner were to focus solely on making money, his advertisements would surely be in high demand; Third place goes to Brazilian superstar Neymar, who, while lying on the sidelines and recovering from injuries at Al Hilal, still manages to earn 101 million euros a year, making him a true winner in life. French team's T-Rex Benzema came to the Saudi Professional League to make a fortune,…