Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a brace in Euro ...

“All players have an important role. “Cristiano is a unique player in the world, with the highest number of international caps,” said Martinez, who has restored Ronaldo to the starting line-up after he was dropped during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg.

SportsBrief.com News - Cristiano Ronaldo produced a combination of two of his iconic celebrations when he gave Portugal the lead against Luxembourg on ...

[feeling the joy of playing football again](https://sportsbrief.com/football/37081-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-captain-speaks-setting-record/) after a turbulent 2022 in his professional and personal life, Sports Brief earlier reported. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [Bernardo Silva](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/bernardo-silva/) were also on the scoresheet to make it 3-0 for the 2016 European champions before Ronaldo notched his second and Portugal's fourth early in the second half.

Ronaldo adds to international caps and goals record with brace in Euro 2024 qualifying win in Luxembourg.

"All players have an important role. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/cristiano-ronaldo/) as "a unique player" and "very important" to the overall balance of his squad after the Portugal striker netted a brace in Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg. "Cristiano is a unique player in the world, with the highest number of international caps," said Martinez, who has restored Ronaldo to the starting line-up after he was dropped during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

SportsBrief.com News - Cristiano Ronaldo remains a very important player for Portugal, Roberto Martinez said after the striker scored a second successive ...

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CRISTIANO RONALDO left fans baffled with his new and unprecedented 'combined' celebration.The Portugal superstar captained his country in their thrash.

[Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.ie/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) raced away towards the corner as usual before taking off with his trademark 'siuuu' jump and spin. The first footballer ever to do a 2 in 1 celebration 🎉 💪." And a final user joked: "Cristiano Ronaldo keeps breaking football records everyday… [mobbed him on the pitch](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10447272/cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invader-luxembourg-portugal-al-nassr/). [record-extending 198th cap](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10434297/cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-record-most-international-appearances-ever/). [thrashing of Luxembourg in Euro 2024 qualifying](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10440513/luxembourg-portugal-live-stream-free-tv-channel-watch-euro-2024-qualifers-online/).

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his goals and appearances records as Portugal enjoyed a 6-0 win over Luxembourg in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Abat Aimbetov then headed home the winner three minutes later but was booked for taking off his shirt in celebration and then sent off in the sixth minute of added time for a second bookable offence. Kazakhstan pulled off a shock victory over Denmark in Group H, with the home side scoring three times in the last 17 minutes in Astana. Gareth Southgate’s side followed up their impressive win over Italy with a solid performance at Wembley, with Kane netting his 55th goal for his country eight minutes before half-time from Bukayo Saka’s cross.

Cristiano Ronaldo further added to his goal tally for 2023 with two strikes in Portugal's 6-0 win against Luxembourg.The footballing legend has scored.

[Ronaldo](https://talksport.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) scored just once for Portugal at the 2022 World Cup, however, the 38-year-old has rekindled his international form in Euro 2024 qualifying. [made history](https://talksport.com/football/1372205/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-goal-record-most-international-appearances/) in their opening match against Liechtenstein as he became the most capped player in international football history with his 197th Portugal appearance. Ronaldo landed with his legs at a wide stance, but then changed the pose to his eyes being shut with his hands crossed on his chest.

WHAT HAPPENED? A new era for the Portuguese national team got underway at the start of Euro 2024 qualification, with former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting ...

[former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting the reins](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/is-cristiano-ronaldo-still-portugal-captain-roberto-martinez-leadership-plan-euro-2024/bltbad3c88dc2e7095d) from Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos. Happy to have contributed to this very positive start of our selection. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ronaldo posted his own message on social media after proving once again that age is no barrier to him, with the all-time great saying: “2 games, 2 wins!

Cristiano Ronaldo was back up to his "old habits" against Luxembourg as he hit the deck without any contact while searching for a hat-trick during ...

He’s a good footballer, but a better actor." It's relatively easy to see this as a dive with slow-motion replays, but that's not an easy call to make in a split second." However, it was Ronaldo's dive in the 57th minute that drew the fury of football fans, as the 38-year-old looked to gain an advantage.

BRUNO FERNANDES risked the wrath of Cristiano Ronaldo after publicly disagreeing with his Portugal captain.Ronaldo, 38, scored twice in the 6-0 thumpi.

[Roberto Martinez](https://www.thesun.ie/who/roberto-martinez/) continued his perfect start to life as Portugal boss, backing up the 4-0 win over Lichtenstein on Thursday in Euro 2024 qualifying. [snub his captain with a frosty reception](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9733260/bruno-fernandes-cristiano-ronaldo-piers-morgan-interview/) - just days after the explosive interview with Piers Morgan was released. [former Manchester United team-mate Ronaldo's](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10055929/bruno-fernandes-cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd/) comments about Martinez. [Portugal](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/289694/portugal/) to Euro 2016 glory, their first major trophy win, as well as the inaugural Nations League. [Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.ie/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) claimed the new manager, who replaced Fernando Santos after the World Cup, brought a "breath of fresh air" to the national team camp. [mobbed by a pitch invader wearing an Al-Nassr shirt](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10447272/cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invader-luxembourg-portugal-al-nassr/) and [combined his two celebrations for an unprecedented new version](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10447546/fans-cristiano-ronaldo-combined-celebration-portugal/).

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goals again for Portugal in their Euro 2024 qualifier with Luxembourg, with a new celebration getting an airing.

[bagging a brace on Sunday](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-cr7-portugal-luxembourg/blt5e65312b7e034e72). [HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Arsenal be relieved they didn't sign Mudryk?](https://www.goal.com/en/news/debate-arsenal-dodged-bullet-mykhailo-mudryk-transfer-chelsea/bltfa37ca58e317caa8) [TOP STORY: Chelsea disappointed with Tuchel over Barry approach](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-thomas-tuchel-anthony-barry-bayern-munich-coaching-staff/bltadfbf32e42903abc)

WHAT HAPPENED? A new era for the Portuguese national team got underway at the start of Euro 2024 qualification, with former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting ...

[former Belgium boss Martinez inheriting the reins](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/is-cristiano-ronaldo-still-portugal-captain-roberto-martinez-leadership-plan-euro-2024/bltbad3c88dc2e7095d) from Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos. Happy to have contributed to this very positive start of our selection. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ronaldo posted his own message on social media after proving once again that age is no barrier to him, with the all-time great saying: “2 games, 2 wins!

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0, marking his first goal with a new celebration.

[a glimpse of the new celebration](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-celebration-explained-from-everton-1-man-utd-2) after scoring for Manchester United against Everton last year, and his former club said the 38-year-old’s sleeping position was a source of amusement to his teammates when the squad traveled to and from games. [“Siu” celebration](https://cnn.com/2022/01/19/tennis/cristiano-ronaldo-siu-celebrations-australian-open-spt-intl/index.html) – pirouetting in the air before landing in a power stance. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/world/europe/cristiano-ronaldo-fast-facts/index.html) scored twice as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0, marking his first goal with a new celebration.

Roberto Martinez' side blitzed Luxembourg on Sunday in their second European Championship qualifier, but Ronaldo made headlines for the wrong reasons with a ...

[blitzed the minnows 6-0 in Luxembourg](/sport/football/article-11904759/LUXEMBOURG-0-6-PORTUGAL-Cristiano-Ronaldo-scores-twice-thumping-win.html) on Sunday in their second European Championship qualifier. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/cristianoronaldo/index.html) has been slammed by fans for a 'pathetic' dive in Portugal's thrashing of Luxembourg. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/football/article-11904883/Cristiano-Ronaldo-produces-different-celebration-scoring-Portugals-against-Luxembourg.html)has been slammed by fans for a 'pathetic' attempt at a dive

MASON GREENWOOD was not shy in berating his Manchester United team-mates and even declared Cristiano Ronaldo's career was "dead", according to reports.

[United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10224078/mason-greenwood-miss-season/), who had suspended him on full pay, announced they would hold an internal investigation into the circumstances around his arrest. [revealed plans](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10402641/man-utd-mason-greenwood-marry-pregnant-partner-london/) for Greenwood to marry his pregnant partner in the summer. When you hear that you’d think, ‘Can’t be talking like that’." [dropped charges](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10160765/mason-greenwood-charges-dropped-why/) after several alleged witnesses refused to co-operate. [Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.ie/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) while he was still at [Real Madrid](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247820/real-madrid/), saying "he's dead", implying Ronaldo's career was finished. [United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247844/manchester-united/) ranks from the academy to the first team.

“Two games, two victories,” the Portugal captain said on his social media accounts after the win at Luxembourg. “Happy to have contributed to a very positive ...

“Ronaldo is a unique player and brings a lot of experience to the locker room,” the former Belgium coach said. Also likely playing a part in his decision to keep playing was the arrival of coach Roberto Martínez to replace Santos after the World Cup. The team leads Group J in Euro 2024 qualifying with six points, two more than Slovakia. The disappointing World Cup, added to his decision to accept a lucrative deal from Saudi club Al Nassr, had put in doubt his future with the national team. Ronaldo’s 198th international appearance on Sunday left him two ahead of Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa. “Happy to have contributed to a very positive start by our national team.

CRISTIANO RONALDO scored twice in a 6-0 win for Portugal against Luxembourg on Sunday.But the former Manchester United star was also booked in the cru.

[Ronaldo became the highest-capped men's international player](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10434297/cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-record-most-international-appearances-ever/) of all time and scored twice in the 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Thursday. [Portugal](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/289694/portugal/) already 4-0 up the 38-year-old former Manchester United star was booked for simulation. [Manchester United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247844/manchester-united/) star was also booked in the crushing victory for what some fans are calling an "embarrassing" dive.

Mason Greenwood reportedly berated Manchester United's academy stars as he called them 's***' to their faces while labelling Cristiano Ronaldo as 'dea.

talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. [rejected their proposals](https://talksport.com/football/1375057/man-united-reject-mason-greenwood-loan-offers-turkey/) amid their investigation. [expectant father with his partner](https://talksport.com/football/1343548/man-utd-mason-greenwood-father-child-charges-dropped/), will ever don the famous jersey again. [Ronaldo](https://talksport.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) was at Real Madrid, it has been claimed that Greenwood referred to the Portugal international as ‘dead’, implying his career was finished. [launch their own internal investigation](https://talksport.com/football/1321514/mason-greenwood-man-united-statement-investigation-future/) to determine his future, with it unclear how long it will last, and whether Greenwood will ever play for the club again. [Red Devils](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113099/manchester-united/) staff to correct Greenwood over his language, with the forward not afraid to brutally criticise his teammates.