Donovan says, “I wanted to be a part of it [World Cup roster] and I think Cristiano would be the same. Yes, he has a big ego and a personality and all of that, but he’s won things for them. He’s been there forever. He’s 40. Of course, he wants to be there.”

Roberto Martinez has revealed what makes Cristiano Ronaldo special, with Portugal’s national team boss explaining the GOAT mentality that has allowed CR7 to break all kinds of records. The legendary forward is still going strong at 40 years of age,

Azteca Stadium is set to reopen in March when Mexico hosts Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Due to the red card, Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended for the match against Armenia. The straight red card rules him out for Portugal's next official match, which is the Armenia game in the World Cup qualifiers.

Cristiano Ronaldo is being backed to grace a seventh World Cup, with FIFA’s flagship event heading to Portugal - as one of several co-hosts - in 2030. If the all-time great were to make that event, then more history would be made.

Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and Cobi Jones weighed in on whether Portugal is better without Cristiano Ronaldo and if they should bench him.

Cristiano Ronaldo meets Donald Trump: Why Portugal soccer star attended U.S. president's White House dinner originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to take centre stage in the United States next year when the FIFA World Cup comes to North America.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have learned their opponents for the group phase of the 2026 World Cup following the draw held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.

With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.