Cristiano Ronaldo tipped five youngsters to dominate world football 10 years ago and only one is still at the top level

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped five youngsters to dominate world football 10 years ago and only one is still at the top level

A decade ago, Cristiano Ronaldo named five players he believed could dominate world football – but only one of his picks is still playing at the top. The 39-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, started out at Sporting Lisbon before rising to prominence during his first spell … Read more

Raheem Sterling ranks FOUR players higher than Cristiano Ronaldo including Neymar and another Brazilian legend

Raheem Sterling ranks FOUR players higher than Cristiano Ronaldo including Neymar and another Brazilian legend

Raheem Sterling has named four players ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in his ‘top five players’ list. Sterling, 30, is currently on loan at Arsenal from Premier League rivals Chelsea but has struggled to make a positive impact on Mikel Arteta’s side in his 12 appearances for the north London club. However, despite the dip in … Read more

Kai Havertz’s stats at 22 compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo re-emerge after Arsenal performance

Kai Havertz’s stats at 22 compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo re-emerge after Arsenal performance

The 22-year-old’s statistics have resurfaced for Kai Havertz after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup third round penalty shootout. Havertz started the FA Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal’s central striker. He won a penalty in the second half but it appeared that Harry Maguire accused him of ‘cheating’ as … Read more

Arteta backs Saka to emulate idol Ronaldo as boss opens up on ‘evolving’ winger

Arteta backs Saka to emulate idol Ronaldo as boss opens up on ‘evolving’ winger

Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to emulate idol Cristiano Ronaldo by becoming a world-class centre-forward. From Hell’s End product to global superstar, the 23-year-old Arsenal winger’s evolution has taken most people by surprise – even within the club. 3 Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to emulate Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP 3 Saka previously revealed … Read more

Sami Khedira names ‘genius’ Real Madrid star who was more ‘special’ than Cristiano Ronaldo but was sold early

Sami Khedira names ‘genius’ Real Madrid star who was more ‘special’ than Cristiano Ronaldo but was sold early

Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has revealed how a former team-mate was more ‘special’ than Cristiano Ronaldo – but the player made a “mistake” by leaving the club. Khedira, 37, has had a successful career at Los Blancos, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey (x2), the Club World Cup, the Champions League and … Read more