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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who is the real G.O.A.T.?

By Sports Analyst December 17, 2022 0

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have re-defined the meaning of football for an entire generation. Even while being on the wrong side of their 30s, these 2 footballing demi-gods are still making all the headlines. The greatest rivalry in the history of sports started in Spain, with Ronaldo and Messi representing Real Madrid and Barcelona in their prime. While Lionel Messi is a proper Barcelona product, Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Real Madrid as a superstar when he was just 25 years old. Ronaldo vs Messi was peak football, and there won’t be a rivalry bigger than this.

The footballing world is just divided into two halves, Ronaldo fans vs Messi fans. However, no matter whom you support, you can not deny the greatness of the other. Both Messi and Ronaldo have created history with back-to-back glories for their teams and respective countries. Messi and Ronaldo have made each other better in each career stage. Let’s have a look at their respective careers.

Cristiano Ronaldo

It is safe to say that Cristiano Ronaldo is the most famous athlete in the world. He has over 500 million followers on Instagram, making him the most followed human in the world. Former Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson spotted Ronaldo during a friendly match between United and Sporting Lisbon back in 2003. Sir Alex Ferguson knew Ronaldo was meant for greatness, so he signed the 18-year-old Portugal winger in 2003.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – SEPTEMBER 08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Sweden and Portugal at Friends Arena on September 8, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

Ronaldo took the Premier League by storm right from his first season. Cristiano Ronaldo won his first Ballon d’Or in 2008 and his first Champions League in 2009. He also won three Premier League titles with Manchester United before joining Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo became the best player in the world when he joined the Spanish side. He was the leader of the pack, which won 4 Champions League, 3 at a trot. Ronaldo won 4 of his 5 Ballon d’Or while playing for Real Madrid.

Ronaldo scored a total of 450 goals for Real Madrid and became the club’s highest goal scorer in the process. Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018 after winning his last Champions League with Real Madrid the same year. Ronaldo scored a total of 101 goals for Juventus and then returned to his former club Manchester United in 2021, a return which ended in unfortunate terms.

Cristiano Ronaldo won the prestigious UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal. Adding to that, he also led his side to the UEFA National League glory in 2019. Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140), and assists (42) in the Champions League, goals in the European Championship (14), international goals (118), and joint-most international appearances (196). Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 819 goals in his career, the most by any player in the world. Ronaldo has won 34 senior trophies in his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal records:

2002–2003 Sporting CP 25 (3)
2003–2009 Manchester United 196 (84)
2009–2018 Real Madrid 292 (311)
2018–2021 Juventus 98 (81)
2021–2022 Manchester United 40 (19)
2003– Portugal 196 (118)

List of major trophies won by Ronaldo

Ballon D’or: 5
Champions League: 5
Premier League: 3
LaLiga: 2
Serie A: 2
UEFA Euro 2016
UEFA Nations League

Famous People who prefer Ronaldo Over Messi:

1) Pele

“Today, the best player in the world is Cristiano Ronaldo,” the Brazilian superstar said in 2020. “I think he’s the best because he’s more consistent, but you can’t forget about [Lionel] Messi, of course, but he’s not a striker.”

2) Roberto Carlos

“I watch him [Cristiano] train every day, and the way he works is exciting,” the Brazilian said. “He wants to improve every day. That’s the difference with Messi. “Leo is a phenomenon, but that side of Cristiano, of training, professionalism, focus, motivation, success… Cristiano has an advantage over all the others.”

3) Sir Alex Ferguson

“Now, don’t get me wrong, Messi is a fantastic player; it’s like he’s wearing slippers when he controls the ball,” Ferguson said. “But here, for me, is the difference. Messi is a Barcelona player. “Ronaldo could play for Stockport County and score a hat-trick. He just wanted to be the best in the world.”

4) Zinedine Zidane

“Cristiano is the best,” the Frenchman said. “Messi is his rival, and it’s the rivalry everyone wants to see. “But Ronaldo is phenomenal. There are no words to describe him. He is much better than me, even though I had a great career. He’s the greatest of all time.”

5) Kylian Mbappe

“From one year to the next, my choice changes between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, even if I have to admit to picking Ronaldo more often,” the Paris Saint-Germain forward said. “I loved him when I was younger.”

6) Ryan Giggs

“Well, obviously, I played with Cristiano so I’m going to go with Cristiano. “But they’re both two great players. We’re living in an era where you’re seeing true legends at their best going head-to-head each season. “It’s special to see, but Cristiano has done it in Portugal; he’s obviously done it in England, and he’s done it in La Liga and also on the national front with Portugal as well. “I think Cristiano, for me, just pips it, but only just.”

7) Iker Casillas

“I’d choose Cristiano over Messi because he’s a player who gives us so much every season, and he’s a player I spend time with every day.”

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi made his Barcelona debut on October 16, 2004, against arch-rivals Espanyol; the rest is history. Messi is unlike any player to grace the beautiful game. He is an alien in form of a human, and that is enough said about his greatness. Lionel Messi spent 17 years in Barcelona and, in that span, scored a total of 520 goals in just 474 appearances. The Argentine has won a record number of 7 Ballon d’Ors, two more than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi’s Argentina lose against Saudi Arabia. The credit for the image goes to Planet Sports

Lionel Messi has won two trebles in his glorious career. Lionel Messi won his first Ballon d’Or in 2010 and later went on to win 3 more at a trot. Messi scored 91 goals in the calendar year 2012, a record which is yet to be broken, or we can safely say, will never be broken. Lionel Messi is more than his goals; he is also a playmaker. He contributes more to the game than his goals, which sets him apart from any other player in the world. Lionel Messi won the Copa America with Argentina, his first major international trophy. Messi joined PSG in 2021.

Lionel Messi’s goals record

2004–2021 Barcelona 520 (474)
2021– Paris Saint-Germain 39 (13)
2005– Argentina 170 (95)

List of major trophies won by Messi

Ballon d’Or: 7
Champions League: 4
LaLiga: 10
Ligue 1: 1
Club World Cup: 3
Copa America: 1

Famous footballers who prefer Messi Over Ronaldo:

1) Diego Maradona:

“I can’t remember having seen Lionel Messi play badly. “I prefer Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, but I acknowledge that the latter is an animal. Football history will remember Messi. Football has given him

a lot, as much as he has given the sport and to win a World Cup, in my opinion, wouldn’t bring him anything else.”

2) Paul Scholes:

“Messi [is the best], but Ronaldo is brilliant,” the former England midfielder said. “Ronaldo is sensational at what he does, with pace and power. “He scores; he takes free-kicks. But as an all-round footballer, Messi – wow, his passing – he has absolutely everything.” “I think about the great players with whom I have shared a pitch: Eric Cantona, Zinedine Zidane, Pirlo, Xavi, Cristiano Ronaldo – and the greatest of them all is Messi.”

3) David Beckham:

“They have similarities in their technical skills and talent, and it is amazing for football to have them both present, but Messi is simply the best player in the world,” the former England captain commented. “He [Messi] is alone in his class as a player; it is impossible that there is another like him. He, like Cristiano Ronaldo, who is not at his level, are both above the rest.”

4) Thiery Henry:

“I played alongside Leo, so there’s my answer,” the Frenchman said. “I have an enormous amount of respect for Cristiano as someone who has maintained such a high level for several years. “It’s one thing to have a good season and then have another four years later, but to keep up with that level for consecutive years is something else. “People realize it, of course, but I feel like we still don’t grasp the real measure of what these two are doing. In the future, people will look back in awe at the continuity, the goals, and the pressure that comes along with doing this for so long. “So I’m full of respect for Ronaldo, but I played with Leo and had extraordinary moments with him; we lost and won together, so that is all I have to say about Leo.”

5) Johan Cruyff

“Messi is much more a team player than Cristiano is. “He scores but also produces many assists. For me, as a player, Messi is better. There is a big difference between being just a great goalscorer and being the best player.

“Every person that understands football knows this. It’s absolutely ridiculous to me that some people actually think Messi isn’t the best. “This isn’t about Cristiano at all. He’s a fantastic player, one of the best goalscorers ever. This is about how ridiculously good Messi is.”

6) Zlatan Ibrahimovic

“I think Messi is one of a kind,” the Swede said in 2016. “What he’s doing, I don’t know if we will see another player do the things that he does. “It is different [with Ronaldo] because he is the result of hard training. It is not natural.”

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who is the G.O.A.T.?

While it is impossible to name one of them as the bigger GOAT, according to us, Ronaldo edges past Messi. With all due respect to Messi, Ronaldo has won leagues in 3 different countries, has more goals than the Argentine and has won more Champions League titles than him.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2022 net worth, earnings and social media

By Sports Analyst December 16, 2022 0

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend. The striker has played for many international clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 32 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, and the UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140), and assists (42) in the Champions League, goals in the European Championship (14), international goals (118), and joint-most international appearances (196). He is one of the few players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances and has scored over 800 official senior career goals for the club and country. Additionally, he is the only male player to score in five World Cup tournaments.

Besides his on-field achievements, Ronaldo has quite a following on social media platforms. He is the only first with over 500 million followers on Instagram.

He has achieved so much in so little time. No wonder he is called the G.O.A.T. by many football fans and pundits. So, in this article, we’ll be having a closer look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth.

Before starting, let’s have a look at his journey.

Cristiano Ronaldo began his senior career with Sporting CP before signing with Manchester United in 2003 at age 18, winning the FA Cup in his first season. He would also go on to win three consecutive Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup; at age 23, he won his first Ballon d’Or.

Ronaldo for Real Madrid holding a cup in hand

KIEV, UKRAINE – MAY 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lifts The UEFA Champions League trophy following his sides victory in during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ronaldo was the subject of the then-most expensive association football transfer when he signed for Real Madrid in 2009 in a transfer worth €94 million (£80 million), where he won 15 trophies, including two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey, and four Champions Leagues, and became the club’s all-time top goalscorer. He won back-to-back Ballon d’Or in 2013 and 2014 and again in 2016 and 2017, and was runner-up three times behind Lionel Messi, his perceived career rival.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 3: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus during the Italian Serie A match between Juventus v Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Turin Italy (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Soccrates/Getty Images)

In 2018, he signed for Juventus in a transfer worth an initial €100 million (£88 million), the most expensive transfer for an Italian club and a player over 30 years old. He won two Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana trophies and a Coppa Italia before returning to United in 2021. The attacker left in 2022 following disagreements with the coach and the management.

In a reunion of sorts, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his boyhood club, Manchester United. However, in the winter of 2022, Ronaldo mutually decided to end his agreement with Manchester United following weeks of drama.

Where will the striker’s next destination be? Comment down your replies.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Family

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, the youngest of 4 children in Funchal, Madeira (Portuguese island). He comes from a humble background, his mother was a cook, and his father was a gardener.

After becoming a football sensation at Manchester United, Ronaldo got overnight fame and success. He instantly became a media favourite. With age at his side, Ronaldo got a lot of attention from the ladies. Romero, a Portuguese model and TV presenter, dated Ronaldo from January 2005 to September 2006, making her one of Ronaldo’s longest-lasting girlfriends while he played in England with Manchester United.

The only British woman Ronaldo has been romantically linked with is Gemma Atkinson, a lingerie model. The pair was together only briefly, for four months at the start of 2007. At the start of 2008, Ronaldo decided to switch things up and date a Spanish model by the name of Nereida Gallardo. The relationship, however, didn’t make it past summer.

Ronaldo and Irina Shayk

After supposed encounters with the likes of Gabriela Endringer, Raffaella Fico, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, Ronaldo found a lasting relationship with Irina Shayk in 2010. Ronaldo dated this Russian model, who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue before it was cool to collude with Russians. The couple was together for nearly five years, eventually breaking up in January 2015. After going through a breakup with Shayk, Ronaldo briefly dated Lucia Villalon, a Spanish TV reporter.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez celebrate the launch of new CR7 Play It Cool with friends and family on September 12, 2019 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for CR7 Play It Cool)

In November 2016, Ronaldo met Georgina Rodriguez, and the couple instantly fell for each other. The couple is going strong, and they are seen spending lots of quality time with one another.

To date, Ronaldo has five children, with three of the children born to two surrogate mothers. His first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 11, was born on June 17, 2010, in the United States. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is named after his soccer dad. Ronaldo has never disclosed the identity of his firstborn’s mother.

Ronaldo and Cristiano Jr.

In an interview, he stated, “Some points in life are private, and people have to respect privacy. When Cristiano is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son. But I am not going to say [it just] because people want me to say it.”

In June 2017, Ronaldo welcomed twins Eva and Mateo via surrogate. After dating for a year, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their first child, Alana Martina. In 2021, Ronaldo announced that he was expecting twins with his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. However, in 2022, Ronaldo shared the heartbreaking news that one of the couple’s twins, a baby boy, had died.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Club Career

Born in Sao Pedro, Funchal, a small Portuguese island in Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential was spotted quite early in his career.

After honing his skills with local clubs like Andorinha and Nacional in his formative years, Ronaldo went for a three-day trial with Sporting CP in 1997. The Portuguese outfit wasted no time signing him for £1,500.

By the age of 18, Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior team debut for Sporting CP and was already a hot prospect in Europe. His skills and goal-scoring abilities were making the right noises. Sir Alex Ferguson, the then coach of Manchester United, spotted his talent in a UEFA Champions League match and decided to bring the wonderkid to Manchester. He moved to Manchester United in 2003 for a reported £12.24 million fee.

Ronaldo wear red jersey with his Name Ronaldo and No. 7

Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo have mutually decided to terminate his contract.

Following his successes at United, his stock continued to rise in the football world. Consequently, Real Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009, spending a then world record £80 million for the Portuguese, making him the most expensive signing at the time.

The forward scored a whopping 450 goals for Real Madrid and left the club as their all-time leading scorer. After winning every possible trophy with Real Madrid, Ronaldo embarked on a new journey. The striker signed for Juventus at a whopping fee of €100 million fee. Ronaldo guided Juventus to two back-to-back Serie A titles. In 134 appearances for the Turin club, Ronaldo scored 101 goals.

After having two blockbuster seasons with Juventus, Ronaldo decided he wanted a new challenge. On August 2021, Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United on a two-year deal. The English club paid a reported €25m transfer fee to Juventus for his signature.

Since his senior days, Ronaldo has scored 698 goals for his clubs and 115 goals for his national team, Portugal. The former Manchester United striker has a total of 813 goals, with Lionel Messi being the second with 764 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record for Portugal

In addition to his glorious club record, Ronaldo is a legend for Portugal. The former Manchester United striker has scored 118 goals in 196 appearances for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo won the prestigious UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal. Adding to that, he also led his side to the UEFA National League glory in 2019.

Ronaldo is one of two footballers to score at 5 FIFA World Cups. The other one is the obvious answer, Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth

In terms of net worth, Cristiano Ronaldo is miles ahead of his competitors. As per Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth in 2022 was around $115 million. The Portuguese legend earns $60 Million from on-field earnings and $55 Million from outside the field.

Much of Ronaldo’s earning power comes from his massive social media presence. He has over 770 million followers across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, giving him leverage to demand sky-high rates from sponsors such as Nike, Herbalife and Clear shampoo.

He is also the first active team-sport athlete to earn more than $1 billion in career earnings in 2020, according to this trade magazine. Cristiano Ronaldo is the third richest athlete behind basketball player LeBron James and fellow soccer player Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Properties

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the richest athletes in the world, having made so much money from his performances on the pitch, having secured lucrative sponsorship deals off of it and having invested his earnings wisely.

Cristiano Ronaldo has invested a lot into his properties. Ronaldo has a property at La Finca, one of the most luxurious properties in Madrid. The complex where Ronaldo owns a big complex is also home to Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, Toni Kroos, Diego Simeone and Zinedine Zidane.

The priciest pad in the Portuguese capital belongs to Ronaldo, with the No.7 having purchased this luxury property on the Avenida de Liberdade in 2019. It is believed to have cost around € 7 million. He is also known to own a flat in the Rua Castilho area of Lisbon.

One of Ronaldo’s most high-profile properties is his three-bedroom condo in Trump Tower in Manhattan, with its classy furniture and jaw-dropping views.

On the island of Madeira, where Ronaldo was born, he owns a seven-story apartment block in Funchal. This is where his mother spends a lot of her time.

Ronaldo owns a luxurious mansion with a state-of-the-art swimming pool on the Costa del Sol. Additionally, Ronaldo has a place in Geres, although Pepe was believed to be living there for a while.

When he signed for Juventus in 2018, Ronaldo purchased a secretive property in the outskirts of Turin.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Cars

Cristiano Ronaldo has an envious car collection. From Ferraris to Bugattis, the footballer has everything in his personal garage. Ronaldo is the proud owner of more than 20 luxurious cars, more than his rival Lionel Messi.

Let’s find out which cars the superstar footballer drives.

Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti Veyron & Bugatti Centodieci | $13.12 Million

Three of the most expensive cars in Ronaldo’s garage are undoubtedly the Bugatti trio – Bugatti Centodieci, Bugatti Chiron and Bugatti Veyron. The Bugatti Centodieci is the most expensive one, which cost Ronaldo $9.9 Million, followed by the Chiron, which is priced at $2.15 Million and then Veyron, which is valued at $1.7 Million.

McLaren Senna | $1 Million

Ronaldo also owns this million-dollar car named after legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna.

Rolls-Royce Phantom & Rolls-Royce Cullinan | $1.3 Million

One of the classiest cars in the world, Ronaldo owns two Rolls-Royce cars, A Rolls-Royce Phantom worth $400,000 and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth $900,000.

The Ferrari Trio | $995,000

Even though Ronaldo lost the bidding war against his rival, Lionel Messi, for the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, the Portuguese owns three other Ferrari models whose combined net worth is close to million dollars. He owns a Ferrari 599 GTO ($385,000), a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano ($310,000) and a Ferrari F430 ($300,000).

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 | $318,000

One of the most expensive cars in Ronaldo’s garage is the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 which is priced at $318,000.

Bentley duo | $531,601

Ronaldo owns two Bentley cars, namely Bentley Continental GT worth $220,000. In 2021, he bought a Bentley Flying Spur for $313,601.

Aston Martin DB9 | $200,000

This British beauty finds her place in Cristiano Ronaldo’s garage, which he bought for $200,000.

Maserati GranCabrio | $140,000

The Portuguese bought this car in 2011 while he was playing for Real Madrid in Spain.

BMW M6 | $109,400

Ronaldo owns just one BMW M6 model, which is worth 109,400.

Mercedes | $249,400

Being a connoisseur of cars, it is quite natural that Ronaldo owns a Mercedes car. In fact, he owns three of them. A Mercedes G-Class ($130,900), Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI ($70,650) and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe worth $47,850.

Porsche Trio | $337,400

The 37-year-old star owns three Porsche cars, a Porsche Cayenne, which costs approximately $77,500; a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Cabriolet worth $129,900 and a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which costs around $130,000.

Audi duo | $172,300

Audi has been a long-time partner of Ronaldo’s former club Real Madrid, and thus as a part of the deal, Ronaldo owns two Audi cars, Audi Q7 and Audi RS6, which are priced at approximately $55,800 and $116,500, respectively.

Cristiano Ronaldo as an Entrepreneur

Cristiano Ronaldo is not only a genius on the football field but also good at taking advantage of opportunities in the business world. The footballer has a bunch of successful businesses.

CR7 Hotels

This hotel is a joint venture between Ronaldo and Pestana Hotel Group, a Portuguese company in the tourism sector, which later became Pestana CR7. Cristiano Ronaldo already has two hotels in Portugal. It is located in his native place, Madeira and another in Lisbon.

Additionally, the footballer has opened up hotels in Madrid, New York and Marrakech.

Clothing and Perfume

He seems to like the fashion world. He owns a lingerie company for adults and children. Ronaldo also owns a jeans company (CR7 Denim) and a joint venture with Denali to make CR7 Blanket.

He also collaborated with a British perfume manufacturer and gave birth to Eden Perfume Cristiano Ronaldo Fragrance. His underwear line, CR7 underwear, sells briefs, trunks, and socks for men and boys. He also has a footwear brand that deals with a diverse product range, including boots, slippers, casuals, as well as belts, wallets and bags.

Restaurants

Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, Pau Gasol, and singer Enrique Iglesias have a stake in Grupo Mabel Capital, which is the company behind the elite restaurant Zela.

The Zela restaurant was built in two European cities, Ibiza (Spain) and London (England).

7EGEND- A Creative Agency

Ronaldo also has a creative agency named 7EGEND, aiming to “create innovative solutions and experiences, through the best thinking, strategy, design and engineering”. 7EGEND designed the websites for Valencia FC as well as the store for the Portuguese national team.

CR7 Crunch Fitness

Ronaldo signed a deal with Crunch Franchise in 2016 to open CR7 Crunch Fitness. He wants to deploy 100-150 fitness centers, but until now, only two CR7 Crunches have been recorded in Madrid.

Private Jet

Cristiano Ronaldo also owns a private jet rental business. The rental price reaches about 3 thousand euros per hour.

Moreover, Ronaldo pocketed a profit of one million euros (2018) from this business.

Hair Clinic

Ronaldo owns 50% of the company’s shares and has appointed his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez as the executor.

The clinic named Insparya focuses on hair transplantation and has several branches in Portugal.

Additional Businesses

There is also the CR7 Museu, a museum in his native Madeira. It showcases over 100 trophies and medals he has won in his prestigious career to date.

Considering the cryptocurrency hype, Cristiano Ronaldo has teamed up with cryptocurrency giant Binance to release a series of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The 37-year-old’s multi-year partnership with Binance will see him launch a series of NFT collections called “Cristiano Ronaldo: The NFT Collection”, with the first available in early 2023.

He is also an investor in Tatel restaurants—including a new location in Beverly Hills—and is the face of ZujuGP, a forthcoming app aiming to be a digital soccer community.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Social Media Presence

Cristiano Ronaldo is a big name on social media platforms. The footballer has a very huge influence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Social Media Platform	Link of the social media page	Total Followers
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/Cristiano	156 Million
Twitter	https://twitter.com/Cristiano	106 Million
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/cristiano/?hl=en	515 Million

By the looks of it all, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most influential sportspeople who has lived. From Virat Kohli to Narendra Modi to Pele, everyone considers Cristiano Ronaldo their inspiration. The things CR7 has achieved on the pitch are next to impossible for any other footballer. But there is talk that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the successors of Ronaldo’s throne.

Will they be able to break Ronaldo’s records? Or will they crumble under pressure? Only time will tell. But Cristiano Ronaldo has definitely listed his name among the greatest of all time.

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Fernando Santos has quit as Portugal's coach

Fernando Santos quits as Portugal coach; Jose Mourinho to succeed

By Sports Analyst December 16, 2022 0

Fernando Santos has quit as Portugal’s coach after his team’s dismal performance in the World Cup, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed. The 68-year-old departs in the wake of a World Cup quarter-final defeat to Morocco, a frustrating end to a terrific spell in charge that saw him lead Portugal to multiple titles.

Um 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 histórico. 🏆🏆 Obrigado por tudo, Mister. 🇵🇹 #VesteABandeira

A historical 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆. 🏆🏆 Thank you for everything, Coach. 🇵🇹 #WearTheFlag pic.twitter.com/7emUN6LbZB

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) December 15, 2022

The FPF said, “After one of the best participations ever by the national team in the final stages of the World Cup…FPF and Fernando Santos understand this is the right moment to start a new cycle.” The move comes in wake of huge criticism surrounding the coach’s controversial move to bench Cristiano Ronaldo in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Morocco.

Santos, who was heavily criticised for his defensive tactics, became one of the most successful coaches in Portugal’s history, winning the UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League in 2019.

The FPF further added, “In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories. It was an honour to have a coach and a person like Fernando Santos as the head of the national team.”

Additionally, Jose Mourinho, the current coach of AS Roma, is rumoured to be approached for the high-profile job. Will the “Special One” be able to break the jinx and finally help Portugal lift the World Cup trophy?

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Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand’s Test captain

By Sports Analyst December 15, 2022 0

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain after six years in charge. The Kiwi batter will be replaced by Tim Southee for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.

“Captaining the BLACKCAPS in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour,” Williamson said. “For me, Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game, and I’ve enjoyed the challenges of leading the side in the format.

“Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field, and at this stage of my career, I feel the time is right for this decision. After discussions with NZC, we felt that continuing to captain the white-ball formats was preferable with two World Cups in the next two years,” Williamson added.

After taking over from Brendon McCullum in 2016, Williamson led New Zealand in 40 Tests: winning 22, losing ten and drawing eight games. He averaged 57 and scored 11 hundred as captain, both of which are records for New Zealand. New Zealand enjoyed some of the best moments in Test cricket under the leadership of Williamson. They reached the top of the Test rankings in 2021 before beating India in the final of the inaugural ICC Test Championship in June of that year.

NZC CEO David White congratulated Williamson on the way he’s led the Test side. He said, “Kane is one of our all-time greats and our priority is to ensure he enjoys his cricket and plays for New Zealand for as long as possible.

BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead said Williamson had been a fine Test captain.

“Kane’s guided the Test team through an immensely successful period which is a testament to his ability to bring people together and work towards a common goal,” he said. He further added, “We hope by lessening his workload, we can continue to see the best of Kane Williamson for longer on the international stage, and we know he will remain a key leader in this group.”

Williamson hands over the captaincy to Tim Southee, who will become New Zealand’s 31st Test captain when they play the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi. Tom Latham, another vital player in New Zealand, will act as a deputy to Southee.

Williamson will still lead the team in ODIs and T20s.

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Argentina reach record 6th World Cup final; beat Croatia 3-0

By Sports Analyst December 13, 2022 0

In what seems to be his last World Cup, Argentina’s talismanic skipper Lionel Messi has led his team to yet another World Cup final. The runners-up of the 2014 World Cup beat Croatia 3-0 in the first semifinal that happened at Qatar’s Lusail Iconic Stadium.

The game started with both teams evenly poised. But soon after the 30-minute mark, Argentina started to make a move. And their tactics worked when the Croatians crumbled under pressure and gave away a penalty due to Croatia’s goalkeeper’s fault. Lionel Messi didn’t disappoint his nation and converted the penalty into a comfortable goal.

With the Argentines leading, Croatia tried to make the game even. However, they didn’t succeed. Julian Alvarez, the latest acquisition of Manchester City, capitalized with a stunning solo goal. The Croatians didn’t have an answer to the Argentine offence. The Argentines went into the half-time break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Messi’s Argentina didn’t stop their counter-attacking gameplay as the second half started. The No. 3 ranked team in FIFA scored another wonderful goal, thanks to Julian Alvarez. The strike crushed the game and spirit of the Croatians.

This is Argentina’s sixth World Cup appearance. They have won in 1978 and 1986 and been runners-up thrice: in 1930, 1990 and 2014.

Argentina will now face the winner of the second semifinal happening between France and Morocco. Will the South American champs be able to win the trophy for their skipper Lionel Messi? Only time will tell.

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Ten Hag challenges Maguire to replicate England form with Man Utd

Erik ten Hag calls for Maguire to replicate his World Cup form for Man Utd

By Sports Analyst December 13, 2022 0

Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag has urged Harry Maguire to replicate his World Cup form when he returns to play club football with Manchester United.

Maguire made just three Premier League starts for Manchester United this season before going to the World Cup with England and appearing in all five games in their run to the quarter-finals.

After England’s elimination to France on Saturday, ten Hag hopes Maguire can return to Old Trafford with confidence from his impressive showings in Qatar. “I can only back him. I’ve been asked many times if he is good enough [to play for me], and it is clear he is good enough to play at the highest level,” the United manager told reporters.

“When he is playing with his confidence like now, he is a massively important player for us, and that is what everyone expects. That’s what Harry expects from himself. He has that high standard; he wants to play at the highest level, and he wants to lead the defensive line, so it is up to him. I’m sure he has the potential to play in our style and fit into our system,” the manager added.

Erik ten Hag further said, “When he is working hard, you will get that confidence, and you are seeing that with the way he is playing for England. We want him to bring that back to Manchester with him so he can bring it on the pitch for Manchester United. I expect from him; the team knows what they expect from him. If he does that, he will be a great player for us.”

Erik ten Hag assured he has no issues with Maguire and insists positive performances will lead to a return to his starting XI.

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7 football managers who were once a player

By Sports Analyst December 12, 2022 0

Footballers turning into a coach is not a rare sight in the footballing world. There are many players who have been exceptional players and later on transitioned into a manager.

Frank Lampard is one of the latest examples that comes to my mind. He is one of the greatest midfielders in the history of England and Chelsea and is now a full-time manager at Everton. The midfield maverick has successfully transitioned from being a player to a manager.

Another example can be Liverpool’s great Steven Gerrard. Gerrard is an all-time Liverpool great who played for Liverpool from 1998 to 2015, winning nine trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups. After retirement, the central midfielder became a manager. He started his managerial career with Scottish side Rangers FC and then Aston Villa, a club in English Premier League.

So, in this article, we take a look at the top 7 football players who transitioned into successful managers.

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane was a star player for clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid before becoming a manager and leading Real Madrid to multiple Champions League titles.

Zidane was super successful as a player, with many accolades under his name, including FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000 and 2003, and winning the 1998 Ballon d’Or. Capped 108 times by France, Zidane won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in the final, and was named to the All-Star team. This triumph made him a national hero in France, and he received the Legion of Honour in 1998. He won UEFA Euro 2000 and was named Player of the Tournament. He also received the Golden Ball as Player of the Tournament at the 2006 World Cup, despite his infamous sending-off in the final against Italy for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the chest. He retired as the fourth-most capped player in French history.

Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane gesures during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF against Villarreal CF at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid, on May 22, 2021. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

After retiring as a player, Zidane began his coaching career at Real Madrid Castilla. He remained in the position for two years before taking the helm of the first team in 2016. In his initial two and a half seasons, Zidane became the first coach to win the Champions League three times in a row, won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup twice each, and a La Liga title and a Supercopa de España.

He resigned in 2018 but returned to the club in 2019 and won another La Liga and a Supercopa de España title before leaving again in 2021.

Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola, who played as a midfielder for Barcelona and other teams before becoming a highly successful manager, is known for his attacking, possession-based style of play.

As a player, Guardiola was a defensive midfielder who usually played a deep-lying playmaker’s role. He spent most of his career with Barcelona, forming a part of Johan Cruyff’s Dream Team, winning the club’s first European Cup in 1992 and four successive Spanish league titles from 1991 to 1994. He captained the team from 1997 until he departed from the club in 2001. Guardiola then had stints with Brescia and Roma in Italy, Al-Ahli in Qatar, and Dorados de Sinaloa in Mexico. He was capped 47 times for the Spanish national team and appeared at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. He also played friendly matches for Catalonia.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 03: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during a press conference at Manchester City Football Academy on May 03, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester City will play their UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match against Real Madrid on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

He began his tenure as a manager with Barcelona B, with whom he won a Tercera División title. He took charge of the first team in 2008. In his first season, he led Barcelona to the treble of La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, becoming the youngest manager to win the aforementioned European competition. In 2011, after leading the club to another La Liga and Champions League double, Guardiola was awarded the Catalan Parliament’s Gold Medal, their highest honour. He was also named the FIFA World Coach of the Year the same year. He ended his four-year Barcelona stint in 2012 with 14 honours, a club record.

After Barcelona, Guardiola shifted his base to Bayern Munich. Guardiola won the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons as Bayern manager, including two domestic doubles. He left the Bavarians for Manchester City in 2016 and guided them to a Premier League title in his second campaign in charge, breaking numerous domestic records as the team became the first to attain 100 league points. To date, he has won four Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, and the FA Cup, including a domestic treble in the 2018–19 season. He also led the club to its maiden UEFA Champions League Final in 2021.

Diego Simeone

Diego Simeone was a defender for teams like Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid before becoming the manager of Atletico and leading the team to multiple domestic and international titles.

In his club career that started in 1987, Simeone played in Argentina, Italy, and Spain for Vélez Sarsfield, Pisa, Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Inter Milan, Lazio, and Racing Club. He won a domestic double with Atlético Madrid in 1996, the UEFA Cup with Inter in 1998, another domestic double with Lazio in 2000, the 1999 UEFA Super Cup and the 2000 Supercoppa Italiana. Simeone was capped over 100 times for the Argentina national team and represented the country at 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups and in four editions of the Copa América, winning the tournament in 1991 and 1993.

Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone addresses a press conference in Madrid on February 22, 2022, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match against Manchester United. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

After retiring as a player, Simeone coached Argentine sides Racing Club, Estudiantes de La Plata, River Plate, and San Lorenzo and Italian club Catania before joining Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 2011.

He won the Argentine Primera División both with Estudiantes and River Plate and has had his biggest managerial success with Atlético Madrid, winning La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey, two UEFA Europa Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups, as well as being runner-up of the UEFA Champions League twice. Simeone is the longest-serving manager in La Liga, having stayed over a decade at Atlético.

Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho played as a midfielder for various Portuguese clubs before becoming a manager and winning league titles with teams like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.

As a player, Jose Mourinho was a part of a lot of Portuguese teams, including Rio Ave B, Belenenses B, Sesimbra and Comércio e Indústria. Mourinho didn’t quite have a great playing career. However, his managerial career flourished better than expected.

RAZGRAD, BULGARIA – SEPTEMBER 08: AS Roma team coach Jose Mourinho reacts ahead the UEFA Europa League group C match between PFC Ludogorets Razgrad and AS Roma at Ludogorets Arena on September 08, 2022 in Razgrad, Bulgaria. (Photo by Vasile Mihai-Antonio/Getty Images)

Mourinho started his managerial career with Benfica and later had a term with the Portuguese club União de Leiria. After impressing with brief stints at Benfica and União de Leiria, Mourinho returned to Porto as a manager in 2002, winning the Primeira Liga twice, a Taça de Portugal, the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Champions League, Porto’s first European Cup title since 1987.

The success made him a big name in the coaching world. After winning the Champions League with Porto, Mourinho was approached by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to manage the club in 2004. With the club, he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups in his three seasons at the club, before he departed in 2007 amid reports of disagreements with club owner Roman Abramovich.

In 2008, Mourinho joined the Italian club Inter Milan, where he won Serie A twice, including a European treble of Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League in 2010, a first for an Italian club. This made him one of five coaches to have won the European Cup with two clubs, and later that year, earned him the first FIFA World Coach of the Year. Mourinho then moved to Real Madrid, where he won La Liga in 2011–12 with a record points tally, becoming the fifth coach to have won league titles in four countries. He also won a Copa del Rey and a Supercopa de España.

Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 and rejoined Chelsea, where he won another league title and League Cup, but was dismissed in 2015 after a poor run of results. Remaining in England, he was appointed at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively, but his tenure at both clubs was relatively short-lived and ended acrimoniously. Despite this, he won the UEFA Europa League, League Cup and FA Community Shield in his first season with Manchester United and led Tottenham to the final of the League Cup. He was soon hired by Roma, leading them to win the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League — this made him the first manager to both reach and win the final of a major European competition with four different clubs, the third manager to have won all three major European club competitions and the first to achieve the UEFA treble by winning the Champions League, UEFA Cup/Europa League and Europa Conference League.

Once dubbed “The Special One” by the British media, Mourinho is one of the most decorated managers and is widely considered among the greatest managers of all time.

Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp was a professional player in Germany before becoming a manager and leading Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to numerous titles.

As a player, Klopp spent most of his playing career at Mainz 05. He was initially deployed as a striker but was later moved to defence. He was part of clubs like 1. FC Pforzheim, Eintracht Frankfurt II, Viktoria Sindlingen, Rot-Weiss Frankfurt and Mainz 05.

Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 20, 2021. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE.

After retiring, Klopp started assisting Mainz 05 and secured their promotion in 2004. After suffering relegation in the 2006–07 season and being unable to achieve promotion, Klopp resigned in 2008 as the club’s longest-serving manager. He then became manager of Borussia Dortmund, guiding them to the Bundesliga title in 2010–11 before winning Dortmund’s first-ever domestic double during a record-breaking season. Klopp also guided Dortmund to a runner-up finish in the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League before leaving in 2015 as their longest-serving manager.

After managing a couple of German clubs, Klopp decided to try his luck in Britain. Klopp was appointed manager of Liverpool in 2015. He guided the club to successive UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2019, winning the latter to secure his first – and Liverpool’s sixth – title in the competition. Klopp’s side finished second in the 2018–19 Premier League, registering 97 points, the then third-highest total in the history of the English top division and the most by a team without winning the title. The following season, Klopp won the UEFA Super Cup and Liverpool’s first FIFA Club World Cup before delivering Liverpool’s first Premier League title, amassing a club record of 99 points and breaking a number of top-flight records. These achievements won him back-to-back FIFA Coach of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020.

Franz Beckenbauer

Franz Beckenbauer is considered one of the greatest footballers of all-time and matched that success as a manager. He is one of only three men to win the World Cup as a player and manager.

Beckenbauer had a terrific playing career. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. A versatile player who started out as a midfielder, Beckenbauer made his name as a central defender. He is often credited with having invented the role of the modern sweeper.

Twice named European Footballer of the Year, Beckenbauer appeared 103 times for West Germany and played in three FIFA World Cups and two European Championships. He is one of three men, along with Brazil’s Mário Zagallo and France’s Didier Deschamps, to have won the World Cup as a player and as a manager; he lifted the World Cup trophy as captain in 1974 and repeated the feat as a manager in 1990.

Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte is an Italian professional football manager who currently manages the English Premier Club Tottenham Hotspur.

Playing as a midfielder, Conte began his career at local club Lecce and later became one of the most decorated and influential players in the history of Juventus, having won, among others, five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League and one UEFA Cup, also becoming the team’s captain from 1996 until 2001. He also played for the Italy national team and participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000, where Italy finished runners-up on both occasions.

2JNYEM3 London, England, 14th August 2022. Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportimage

His managerial career started in 2006, leading Bari to a Serie B title, and Siena to promotion from the same division two years later. He took over at Juventus in 2011 and won three consecutive Serie A titles before taking charge of the Italian national team in 2014 until UEFA Euro 2016, where he led them to the quarter-finals. He then became Chelsea manager and led them to the Premier League title in his first season in charge, then winning the FA Cup in his second season but being dismissed as they finished fifth in the league.

Conte joined Inter Milan a year later, leading the team to the UEFA Europa League final in his first season, then winning the 2020-2021 Serie A title in his second season before stepping down in mutual consent. He is currently managing the English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

So who among the managers who were once a player is your favourite?

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Saini, Easwaran & Kumar added to the squad for Bangladesh Tests

Saini, Easwaran & Kumar join Test squad for Bangladesh Test’s

By Sports Analyst December 12, 2022 0

The Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) has confirmed that they have called up Navdeep Saini, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Saurabh Kumar to the national squad that will be facing Bangladesh for the two-Test series.

The BCCI said, “India captain Rohit Sharma met with a specialist in Mumbai for his left thumb injury, which he sustained during the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh. He has been advised appropriate management for this injury and will not be available for the first Test against Bangladesh.”

“Fast bowler Mohd. Shami and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are yet to fully recover from their respective shoulder and knee injuries and are ruled out of the Test series,” the BCCI further added.

As per the report, Saini, Easwaran and Kumar will be replacing the current Test skipper Rohit Sharma, fast bowler Mohd. Shami and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The BCCI has also added Saurashtra’s Jaydev Unadkat for the two-Test series.

India’s revised squad for Bangladesh Tests: KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Navdeep Saini, Saurabh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat

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