Cristiano Ronaldo

Katia Aveiro, the sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, never bites her tongue when it comes to discussing big matches involving the Portuguese forward or his rivals ...

- CR7.

FANS have been joking that Georgina Rodriguez has been BANNED from celebrating Argentina's World Cup win.The model, born in Buenos Aires, spent the wi.

[was the hero of the shootout.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20796270/emi-martinez-tchouameni-penalty-shoot-out/) [radio silent after the thrilling showpiece game.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20802605/cristiano-ronaldo-social-media-lionel-messi-world-cup-argentina/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=sunsporttwitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1671453800) [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST OFFERS FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS FOR DECEMBER 2022](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20550513/betting-offers-existing-customers/) [hands on football's most prized possession.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20797514/lionel-messi-diego-maradona-argentina-aloft-world-cup/) [supporting Portugal for her beloved Cristiano Ronaldo.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20713720/georgina-rodriguez-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-3/)

Cristiano Ronaldo fans rush to his defense after LeBron James proclaims Lionel Messi to be the Football GOAT.

A player who had the entire system Rigged against him, became the Goat. Hero of me and many of us. [December 18, 2022] Considering how popular and renowned LeBron is, the tweet and opinion gained quite a lot of traction on the internet. It would appear that the 4x NBA champion shared his take on the situation. Fans must certainly be aware of the ongoing debate in the Football world concerning who the GOAT is.

A viral image on social media is being claimed as a picture of Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo watching the FIFA World Cup 2022 final match ...

Mirror.com published a news report on the same, which you can read [here](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-watches-juventus-champions-13348858). Fact: This image of Cristiano Ronaldo is from October 2018 and was captured during a UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and BSC Young Boys. [Getty images](https://www.gettyimages.dk/detail/news-photo/georgina-rodriguez-and-cristiano-ronaldo-look-during-the-news-photo/1044598764).

BOOM found that the picture is from a match between Juventus and BSC Young Boys took place at Allianz Stadium in Italy.

The £100million forward watched on from the stands alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez, son Cristiano Jr and mum Dolores Aveiro." Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, ended his Qatar FIFA World Cup journey after Portugal conceded a defeat against Morocco in the quarter finals. [Getty Images' website](https://www.gettyimages.dk/detail/news-photo/georgina-rodriguez-and-cristiano-ronaldo-look-during-the-news-photo/1044598764) with a caption saying, "(L-R)Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo look during the Group H match of the UEFA Champions League between Juventus and BSC Young Boys at Allianz Stadium on October 2, 2018 in Turin, Italy." The victory ended BOOM performed a reverse image search on the photo and found that the picture is from October 2, 2018, during a match between Juventus and BSC Young Boys in Italy. BOOM found the photo is from 2018 and shows Ronaldo watching a group stage match between Juventus and BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League at Allianz Stadium in Italy.

When asked whether the 2022 tournament will decide the GOAT debate, Ronaldo said: “Even if I win the World Cup that will continue. Some people like me more, ...

But obviously, a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. It would be a dream.” In the history books, all other records will be there. It’s like in life, some like blondes, some like brunettes. [Mbappe](https://www.sportbible.com/kylian-mbappe) had other ideas as he forced a penalty shootout with a late spot kick of his own in the 118th minute. [Messi](https://www.sportbible.com/lionel-messi) was at his best on Sunday as he helped Argentina get the better of defending champions France at the Lusail Stadium to finally clinch [World Cup](https://www.sportbible.com/world-cup) glory.

Lionel Messi and Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after defeating France on penalties in the final on Sunday.

But obviously a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) last month following his controversial interview with Piers Morgan, left the pitch in tears after Portugal lost to Morocco. Having recently left the Reds, Ronaldo is now a free agent. In the history books all other records will be there. With Messi having now won the trophy he was craving, many believe that it reinforces his position as the greatest footballer of all time. However, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was pipped to the Golden Boot by club teammate Kylian Mbappe - whose hat-trick on Sunday was the first in a final since Geoff Hurst in 1966.

Piers Morgan has stayed loyal to Cristiano Ronaldo despite Lionel Messi earning World Cup bragging rights. · Argentina team parade in Qatar after World Cup win.

But while Messi can continue to make history in the twilight of his career at PSG, with the 2023 Champions League undoubtedly in his sights, Ronaldo is effectively unemployed. Messi played a starring role in Argentina's journey to a third World Cup title, being named the Player of the Tournament. The neutral fan would love nothing more than to see him dazzle at the highest level beyond the end of the season, and there will be worse players at the 2026 World Cup... After Argentina's dramatic penalty shoot-out win against France at the Lusail Stadium, the 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' host tweeted: "Yes, I agree that settles the debate once and for all… But Messi's success in the Middle East has wrapped a ribbon around his ever-growing gold collection, featuring seven Ballons d'Or, quite possibly soon to be eight. For many, the little man from Rosario lifting the gold in Qatar after Ronaldo's tournament ended in quarter-final tears has decided the greatest of all time debate once and for all.

Messi took to Instagram after playing a key part in Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup final. Messi uploaded a post including ten images of ...

Messi accompanied the post with a caption that read: 'WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!! We demonstrate once again that Argentines when we fight together and united we are capable of achieving what we set out to do. [Sunday's World Cup final](/sport/football/article-11551797/World-Cup-Lionel-Messi-guides-Argentina-victory-France-thrilling-final.html) has now raced past it. Lionel Messi's picture of him lifting the World Cup trophy has become the most-liked Instagram image of all-time - overtaking an image of an egg Ronaldo got 32.6 million likes in October 2021 for the announcement that his partner Georgina Rodriguez was pregnant, while Messi's post of his advert with Ronaldo got 32.2 million likes. It surpassed Ronaldo's post from last month - an advert for Louis Vuitton ahead of the World Cup in which The Portuguese star leads the way in terms of followers with Messi a clear distance behind in second - the two are the only athletes inside the top 10. [Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html)'s Argentina world champions post has become the most liked picture in the history of Instagram - overtaking an image of an egg. [In the aftermath of Argentina's thrilling penalty shootout win over France](/sport/football/article-11551797/World-Cup-Lionel-Messi-guides-Argentina-victory-France-thrilling-final.html), the PSG star took to Instagram to post 10 pictures of the celebrations in Qatar. That post got 56.1million likes but Messi's image of him lifting aloft the World Cup after Argentina beat France in - The 2019 post of an egg by Chris Godfrey aimed to rack up the most likes - It surged past the previous record of 56.1 million 'likes' set by an image of an egg

COMMENT: Lionel Messi must heed the warning he has been given by Cristiano Ronaldo after Argentina's World Cup victory.

It was the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the dream of all Argentines and we did it! While that does not undo all the great things Ronaldo has done for his country, the final image of him at a World Cup was a sad one. He has scored 98 goals for his country during his incredible career so there is an obvious target to reach for there. “We need to save him a spot for the World Cup 2026,” said Scaloni. As a full stop to an international career that is impossible to top. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni made a point of leaving the door open for Messi to keep going until 2026 in North America.

LIONEL MESSI has got one over Cristiano Ronaldo again.That's because his World Cup Instagram picture has become the most-liked post by a sportsperso.

[Manchester United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247844/manchester-united/) contract terminated. [to a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924442/lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe-world-cup-fist-pump-argentina/). [the final against France.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9905479/argentina-france-penalties-world-cup-final-live-result-lionel-messi/) [of the duo playing chess together](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9759551/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-chess-world-cup/). [lifting the World Cup](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9925233/lionel-messi-diego-maradona-argentina-aloft-world-cup/) trophy, now has a whopping 57.4m likes. [Argentina](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/249852/argentina/) ace overhauled a picture of an egg from the account @world_record_egg that somehow has just over 56.1million likes.

FANS brutally joked that Georgina Rodriguez has been BANNED from celebrating Argentina's World Cup win.The model, born in Buenos Aires, spent the wint.

[was the hero of the shootout.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924693/emi-martinez-tchouameni-penalty-shoot-out/) One added: "Georgina Rodriguez is the only Argentine who can't celebrate their trophy." One said: "Georgina Rodriguez is the only Argentine to not celebrate her nation winning the World Cup.

After Argentina's nail-biting victory against France a video has gone viral where Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo can be seen throwing a reporter's microphone ...

It is hence clear that the video in question is more than six years old and does not show Ronaldo’s reaction to Argentina’s win in the FIFA World Cup. Per the news reports, this video is from Lyon in France. [Ronaldo has so far not made any comments](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11553349/Cristiano-Ronaldo-remains-SILENT-780M-followers-Lionel-Messi-shot-Argentina-glory.html) on Argentina's victory. Multiple people on Twitter pointed out that the video in question was old. The Ronaldo-led Portugal squad crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the quarter-final match against Morocco. Amid this, a [video of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo throwing a reporter’s microphone into a lake](https://twitter.com/Itzcharlie69/status/1604748235427414017), allegedly his reaction to Argentina’s win, has gone viral on social media.

After winning the World Cup on Sunday, many fans believe Lionel Messi has won the GOAT debate between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.The 35-year-old has ou.

Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. [Argentina’s win](https://talksport.com/football/1280842/argentina-world-cup-france-kylian-mbappe-hat-trick-lionel-messi-penalty-shootout/) over France on Sunday, the South Americans’ third World Cup title and first in 36 years. [shared an image](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUv48DLvxd/) of him holding the World Cup trophy during Argentina’s celebrations.

In addition to breaking a host of World Cup records on the field, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has also broke one on Instagram.

And to make matters worse, he can now no longer boast the most-liked sports-related post on Instagram? [world_record_egg (if you’re not familiar with it, it’s just a picture of an egg on a white background. Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t had a great few months, what with being dropped at Manchester United then having his contract ripped up, being dropped by Portugal and then failing in his last attempt to win the World Cup. And you’ll never guess who held one of the previous records that has been broken… In true Messi fashion, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar has broken a number of records along the way. And if those on-field records weren’t enough, Messi has also broken a new one off the field.

WWE superstar Apollo Crews warns Cristiano Ronaldo against wrestling career after World Cup disappointment and Manchester United exit.

‘The names I can think off the top – you’ve got Ali, Ricochet, Austin Theory, Cedric Alexander, Chad Gable. As long as he gets to play the game, I guess it’s good. It’s tough to see that, the way it’s going. ‘The amount of talent we have between Raw, SmackDown and NXT is just insane. ‘It’s crazy, it’s not the way you wanna see a player, ’cause he’s 37, 38? ‘He’s not gonna go to Saudi Arabia for two years and all of a sudden have a reviving of the career to come back. [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). ‘When you start the physical part, that’s a different story though, for most people. [WWE star Apollo Crews was overwhelmed after taking on The Undertaker’s legacy in Casket Match](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/14/wwe-apollo-crews-overwhelmed-after-taking-on-the-undertaker-legacy-17936589/?ico=more_text_links) So, it’s unfortunate.’ [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) is no doubt still reeling after a disappointing time at the 2022 [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) and with everyone wondering about his next move, he’s been warned against a sensational switch to [WWE](https://metro.co.uk/tag/wwe). [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) under a dark cloud after [his controversial interview with Piers Morgan](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/07/erik-ten-hag-breaks-silence-on-cristiano-ronaldos-manchester-united-exit-17893421/), and it’s unclear where the five-time Ballan d’Or winner will go next.

Lothar Matthaus doesn't need much to come down hard on anyone. The former captain of the German national team often comes out with harsh criticisms, ...

And he did it for 17-18 years. Cristiano was a substitute in the last two matches In a way, Ronaldo makes me feel sorry for him."

Cristiano Ronaldo has been slammed after being "the big flop" at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as Portugal exited the competition in the quarter-finals.

Or was it absolutely both at the same time?](https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-world-cup-good-or-world-cup-bad-or-was-it-both-at-the-same-time) He has damaged the team and himself with his ego trip,” “Him and Marcus Rashford. We can cope and hopefully give him time to get back to his best. You always want to see new faces. “It is problematic but we have a good squad.

Former Bayern Munich footballer Lothar Matthaus was very critical of Cristiano Ronaldo in comments to 'Bild'. The German said that the Portuguese striker ...

Now, Lothar Matthaus spoke to 'Bild' about Ronaldo's situation and he was very critical of him. "Cristiano has been without doubt the biggest disappointment of the World Cup. [Cristiano Ronaldo's](https://www.besoccer.com/player/c-ronaldo-28185) situation is not an easy one at all.

Lionel Messi, at the age of 35, provided a fitting climax to the World Cup by guiding Argentina to a win against France in the final game.

Ronnie, then 37, wanted nothing more than to help Portugal win the World Cup in Qatar and sign with a new [Champions League](/topic/champions-league)club. The match was going to penalties until PSG's new star, [Kylian Mbappe](/topic/kylian-mbappe), scored twice to seal the deal for his team. This is because his [World Cup](/topic/world-cup)Instagram picture has more likes than CR7's famous photo of the two playing chess, making it the most popular post ever made by a sportsperson on Instagram.

Ronaldo scored only one goal for his country and was dropped to the bench by Fernando Santos for their last-16 clash with Switzerland and their shock ...

The worst XI team is based on Sofascore's rating, which gives each player a score out of 10 for their performances at the tournament. Mendy struggled for the African champions, who went out of the tournament in the last-16 [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/cristianoronaldo/index.html) has been selected in a statistical worst XI from the World Cup after he endured a torrid time for Portugal at the tournament in Qatar. but which victorious Argentine is also included? - Players had to make a minimum of four appearances to feature in the worst XI Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the WORST team of the World Cup after his nightmare tournament for Portugal along with a Chelsea star...

Argentina and Lionel Messi are celebrating their World Cup triumph after beating France in the final, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were knocked out in ...

Ronaldo isn’t so sure having previously suggested a World Cup win for either wouldn’t be the defining point in the age-old discussion. But obviously a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. He will never admit to it, but there must have been more than a tinge of envy from Ronaldo, who a week previous, left the World Cup stage in tears. At 35 and 37 respectively, it feels inevitable that the World Cup in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) will be the great rivals’ last. The tournament’s defining image will be of Messi finally realising his international ambition, and in doing so completing football’s ‘Grand Slam’. Last minute you score a third for your hat-trick…is that the dream?”

FANS brutally joked that Georgina Rodriguez has been BANNED from celebrating Argentina's World Cup win.The model, born in Buenos Aires, spent the wint.

One added: "Georgina Rodriguez is the only Argentine who can't celebrate their trophy." [was the hero of the shootout.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6943811/emi-martinez-tchouameni-penalty-shoot-out/) One said: "Georgina Rodriguez is the only Argentine to not celebrate her nation winning the World Cup.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup was billed as the last dance for both Lionel Messi, 35, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 37. But Ronaldo had a forgettable campaign in Qatar with ...

"Even if I win the World Cup that will continue. But obviously, a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. Hence fans felt that Sunday's win for Messi had ended the discussion, putting the Argentine ahead of Ronaldo. His 118th minute spot kick led the game to the penalties. But Ronaldo had a forgettable campaign in Qatar with Portugal suffering a shock quarterfinal exit, Messi led his Argentina side to end their 36-year-long wait as they beat France in a dramatic final on Sunday in Lusail Stadium. The win, which had eluded Messi his entire illistrious career, was considered the end of the long-standing GOAT debate with the Argentine said to have "completed football".

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking for a new team after leaving Manchester United. After his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, and the Qatar 2022 World Cup ...

What we were close to seeing was Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi again in the same league. The Portuguese was very close to playing in Ligue 1, alongside Neymar, Mbappe and Messi. After his explosive interview with [Piers Morgan](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/19/63a08cc922601da86a8b463c.html), and the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Portugal, his future is still unresolved. "He is a talented player, even if he is a bit old, I think that in the French championship he still has something to give. Boli gave an interview to NW Sport in which he gave the details: "Cristiano Ronaldo was in talks with Olympique [Marseille], I think he should have come. Despite his high demands, Cristiano Ronaldo has had many offers.

The 61-year-old Matthaus who has played in 5 world cups also took potshots against Germany's football team in the world cup. Particularly, the management.

I hope he performs on the pitch and I believe he will. Cristiano Ronaldo had this attitude 10 years ago, but the following game he would score a hat trick, and he was 27 – everyone would forgive him. “Ronaldo is of course a big failure of the World Cup, the opposite of Messi. “He has to do his talking on the pitch. That contributed to the disaster”, he said. “With his ego trips, Ronaldo has damaged the team and himself.

While Portugal suffered a shock quarterfinal exit, Messi ended Argentina's 36-year-long wait with the one trophy that has eluded his illustrious career.

"The GOAT debate is settled. "Even if I win the World Cup that will continue. The ultimate prize is now part of the collection. However, FIFA gave its own verdict on the debate. But while Portugal suffered a shock quarterfinal exit, Messi ended Argentina's 36-year-long wait with the one trophy that has eluded his illustrious career. And until the quarterfinal, the dream final looked set before Morocco stunned Portugal.

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to winning the World Cup for the first time since 1986 on Sunday and has now broken another Cristiano Ronaldo record after ...

I enjoy being in the national team and want to continue by experiencing a few more games as a world champion. There had been some suggestion that Messi would retire from at least international football if he won the World Cup. Messi's post has quickly racked up an astonishing amount of 'likes' on the social media platform. I knew God was going to give it to me, I sensed it was going to be this. He then scored their first penalty [in the shootout that saw them lift the famous trophy](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/emiliano-martinez-penalty-shootout-worldcup-28763655) for the first time since 1986, a feat Ronaldo has never achieved. That post has racked up 41.9m likes since being published, with Messi having now far surpassed it. "I love football, it's what I do. Alongside the pictures, Messi penned a heartfelt note to his supporters and his family. "We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim. So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it...... The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians... "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!