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He scored his first goal of the 2023–24 season in a 4–1 win over Union Monastirienne in the Arab Club Champions Cup on 31 July. [349] In the next Arab Club Champions Cup fixture on 3 August, Ronaldo scored a late equaliser against Zamalek, to help his side secure a 1–1 draw and qualify for the quarter-finals in second place of their group. [350] In the semi-finals on 9 August, Ronaldo scored the only goal of a win over Al-Shorta, converting a penalty to help Al Nassr reach their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup final. [351] In the final on 12 August, Ronaldo scored both goals for a ten-man Al Nassr as they defeated rivals Al-Hilal 2–1 after extra time to win the competition for the first time in their history. Ronaldo was awarded the competition's top scorer award having scored six goals in the competition. [352] I said hello to the bell-boy and he did the throat-slit gesture!': Thirty years after they ran gauntlet of hate in Istanbul, Man United are ready for another fiery 'Welcome to Hell' in crucial Champions League tie Emotional Liverpool star Luis Diaz and his crying father are reunited for the first time since he was kidnapped for 12 days in Colombia In terms of individual accolades for the national team, Ronaldo won the Euro 2021 Golden Boot for the top scorer, as well as the Silver Boot at Euro 2016 for scoring the 2nd most goals in the tournament. Messi has won the World Cup Golden Ball twice (2014 + 2022) (the only player ever to do so) and the Copa America Golden Ball twice (2015 & 2021), awarded to the best player of those respective tournaments. He also scooped the Golden Boot award at Copa America 2021 and the Silver Boot award at the 2022 World Cup. Aaron Ramsdale's dad blasts Mikel Arteta's handling of replacing his 'cup keeper' son with David Raya - and says ex-No 1 has 'lost his smile'

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This is in addition to his Olympic Gold medal (with an Argentina U23 side) and the FIFA U20 World Cup trophy. Ad Feature Following his dazzling debut, which 18-year-old is a 6/1 shot with Sky Bet to make England's 23-man squad... Formula 1 drivers enjoy meal together at same restaurant as last year after Abu Dhabi season finale... but this time there's no Max Verstappen after third consecutive title win! Marcus Rashford has often turned to England for solace from his Man United woes... but now he faces a growing challenge for a Euro 2024 place

REVEALED: Pep Guardiola crowned football's most influential manager above Jurgen Klopp ahead of Man City's match against Liverpool For a comprehensive listing of international goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo, see List of international goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo. As of match played 19 November 2023 [7] [644] Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition WWE legend Tammy Sytch, 50, sentenced to 17 YEARS in jail for 2022 car crash that killed a 75-year-old man... while her blood alcohol level was THREE TIMES the legal limit When you look at a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, probably the best Portuguese player ever in the history of football, people didn't think they would see him playing for a side like Al Nassr. THE NOTEBOOK:Willian maintains his perfect penalty record, Jose Sa fumes at lenient ref... and why Wolves...Al Nassr - nine-time Saudi Pro League champions - described the signing as "history in the making". Six Newcastle star Harvey Barnes kills IShowSpeed in Fortnite, with YouTuber raging at Toon trio including Anthony Gordon and Paul Dummett