Cristiano Ronaldo ‘happy to be back’ after 45-minute Man Utd return
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was “happy to be back” playing for Manchester United after he appeared for 45 minutes in the 1-1 friendly draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Portugal Sport News
Neymar, Lionel Messi secure Champions Trophy for PSG on Christophe Galtier debut
Lionel Messi also on target as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Nantes 4-0 in the Champions Trophy in Tel Aviv on Sunday in new coach Christophe Galtier's first match in charge. After an underwhelming first season in French football, Messi struck 22 minutes into the traditional curtain-raiser, being played in Israel for the second year in a row. Neymar, whose future at the club has been the source of much speculation this summer, doubled the lead just before the break with a magnificent free-kick.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Old Trafford before final whistle of Manchester United draw
Cristiano Ronaldo left the stadium before the end of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano after being substituted at half-time.
Man City 'deny' offering Bernardo Silva to Barcelona and more transfer rumours
Manchester City have 'denied' that they offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona this summer. Earlier in July, rumours had emerged suggesting that the player would not turn down the opportunity to join Barcelona if the move presented itself, but their notable financial troubles have made any possibility of this particularly slim.
5 things we learned from the opening weekend of cinch Premiership season
Celtic and Rangers both recorded wins as the cinch Premiership season began.
Ange Postecoglou criticises ‘wasteful’ Celtic despite victory over Aberdeen
Ange Postecoglou watched Jota clinch Celtic’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen with a quality strike but claimed the Portuguese winger was “one of the main culprits” in a “wasteful” Hoops performance.
Setback: Nottingham Forest hit stumbling block with audacious double transfer bid
Nottingham Forest have seen a €10m (£8.3m) double bid for William Carvalho and Alex Moreno rejected by Real Betis, according to a new transfer update.
Cristiano Ronaldo returns in Man United's friendly draw with Rayo Vallecano
Cristiano Ronaldo played for 45 minutes as he made his first Manchester United appearance in 12 weeks during a 1-1 pre-season draw with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday. The 37-year-old Portugal forward, who missed the club's pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia for personal reasons, reportedly wants to leave the club he rejoined last year. Former Real Madrid and Juventus star Ronaldo finished as United's top scorer last season with 24 goals.