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Mexico vs. Portugal friendly inaugurates remodeled Estadio Banorte amid Ronaldo absence and protests
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The March 28 friendly between Mexico and Portugal marked the reopening of Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca) after a $300 million remodel for the 2026 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match due to injury but soon resumed training, sparking online memes. The event drew protests, extended public transport, and featured a cashless payment system.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 15-year-old son, Cristiano Jr., joined a training session with Real Madrid's under-16 team on Wednesday. The session signals his potential move to the Spanish club's youth setup. The youngster, currently with Al-Nassr, has prior experience at Juventus and Manchester United.
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Al Khaleej will face Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Saturday evening. The home side sits 10th in the table with just one win in their last six matches, while Al Nassr leads the standings amid a tight title race. The visitors arrive on a 13-match winning streak across all competitions.
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo seriously considered a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2018, which could have seen him team up with Lionel Messi years later. Ronaldo ultimately chose Juventus instead. Evra shared these insights in a recent interview.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League, extending their worst run of the season to three winless matches. Julian Quinones scored the opener after a goalkeeper error, followed by Nahitan Nandez's rebound goal, with Ronaldo pulling one back via penalty. The loss leaves Al Nassr four points behind leaders Al-Hilal ahead of a crucial derby.
Kylian Mbappé scored his 59th goal of the season for Real Madrid, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo's record, via a penalty against Seville. To mark the occasion, the French forward imitated his idol's famous «Siuu» celebration. He explained that the gesture was a nod to Ronaldo, whom he regards as a legend.
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FIFA has prohibited Saudi club Al-Nassr from registering new players, effective from December 19, with the ban set to last until lifted. The sanction, likely due to unpaid transfer fees for defender Aymeric Laporte, adds uncertainty to the club's January window plans. This marks the second such ban for Al-Nassr in under two years.
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December 24, 2025 23:06Al Nassr defeat Al Zawraa 5-1 in AFC Champions League Two finale
December 22, 2025 18:16FIFA lifts Al-Nassr's player registration ban after swift debt payment