Ghana's Addo blames 'gift' Ronaldo penalty for Portugal defeat
Ghana coach Otto Addo insisted Thursday that the spot-kick from which Cristiano Ronaldo's netted in his fifth World Cup was a "gift" following the Black Stars' defeat to Portugal.
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Record-breaking Ronaldo scores in 5 consecutive World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took a deep breath and then made history. The Portuguese striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday.
Ronaldo says United chapter closed after breaking World Cup scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he had put his recent troubles at Manchester United behind him after scoring in a record-breaking fifth World Cup as Portugal squeezed past Ghana 3-2.
Analysis:Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again
DOHA : Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.
Neymar: what can we expect from Brazil forward at World Cup 2022?
Brazil kick off their quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title when they play Serbia in Lusail, Qatar on Thursday with all eyes on Neymar who could be playing in his last finals. Here is a look at the 30-year-old's World Cup highs and lows:
Ronaldo starts up front for Portugal against Ghana
DOHA : Cristiano Ronaldo, appearing in his fifth World Cup, will spearhead Portugal's attack against Ghana alongside Joao Felix in their opening Group H match on Thursday.
World Cup latest: Swiss play Cameroon before Serbia take on Brazil
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Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever".