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  "id": 18303163,
  "title": "From Sporting to Al Nassr: Ronaldo’s greatest moments in football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/from-sporting-to-al-nassr-ronaldos-greatest-moments-in-football",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:34:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career in football has been marked by numerous record-breaking achievements, memorable goals, and trophies amassed across Europe's top clubs. Beginning his journey at Sporting CP, the Portuguese forward quickly caught the attention of Manchester United, signing for the club for £12 million after an impressive pre-season friendly. It was at United where Ronaldo's career truly took off, winning his first Premier League title in the 2006-07 season and later scoring a record 42 goals in all competitions the following year, securing another league championship and leading Manchester United to the 2008 Champions League final.\n\nOne of Ronaldo's most iconic moments at Old Trafford came in April 2009, when he scored a spectacular long-range goal against Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals, earning him the inaugural FIFA Puskas Award. His rivalry with Barcelona also produced unforgettable moments, like his extra-time winner in the 2011 Copa del Rey final against Lionel Messi's side, which secured Real Madrid's first Copa del Rey trophy in seven years.\n\nIn October 2015, Ronaldo reached a significant milestone by becoming Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Raul's previous record with a goal against Levante in a 3-0 La Liga victory. He continued to rewrite history with Real Madrid, setting club records for most goals in all competitions, eventually finishing his Madrid career with 450 goals in 438 appearances. Along the way, Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies.\n\nRonaldo's achievements extended beyond club football, as he also led Portugal to their first European Championship triumph in 2016. Despite suffering an injury during the tournament, he continued to encourage his teammates on the sidelines, ultimately contributing to the team's victory with three goals and three assists, and earning a spot in the team of the tournament. This success marked another historic milestone in Ronaldo's career, solidifying his status as one of football's greatest players.",
  "summary": "A look back at Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest moments in football, from his early days at Sporting CP to his record-breaking achievements at Europe’s top clu Read More: https://punchng.com/from-sporting-to-al-nassr-ronaldos-greatest-moments-in-football/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ronaldo starts career at Sporting CP, signs for Manchester United for £12 million",
    "Wins first Premier League title at United in 2006-07 season",
    "Becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer in 2015 with 450 goals"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Ronaldo to retire from international football this month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldo-to-retire-from-international-football-this-month",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:48:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/portugal-great-cristiano-ronaldo-announces-retirement-from-18298484",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:05:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ronaldo announces international retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldo-announces-international-retirement",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:21:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldos-most-iconic-moments-as-he-retires-from-international-football",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:22:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-his-retirement-from-international-football",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:58:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football at 41",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football-at-41",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:04:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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