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Cristiano Ronaldo and England Women celebrate - Thursday's sporting social
Virgil Van Dijk made his Holland return and Andy Murray appeared to take another swipe at Stefanos Tsitsipas.Sep 2, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F35%2Fporire.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021")
Cristiano Ronaldo released from Portugal squad after ban
The 36-year-old picked up his second booking of the campaign against Ireland and his suspension means he could link up early with Manchester United.Sep 2, 15:01
How Portugal could line up against Qatar
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday's international friendly with Qatar.Sep 2, 14:20
Preview:Qatar vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Qatar and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 14:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F22%2Fstephen-kenny.jpg "Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021")
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Azerbaijan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Republic of Ireland and Azerbaijan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 11:29
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates goals record to his nation
The Manchester United player netted twice on Wednesday night.Sep 2, 09:13
John Egan pushes Ireland to improve after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo-led win
The Sheffield United defender headed Ireland into the lead in Faro.Sep 2, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F35%2Ferling-braut-haaland.jpg "Norway's Erling Braut Haaland pictured on June 6, 2021")
Football rumours: Will Cristiano Ronaldo be the bait for Erling Haaland?
The transfer rumour mill also says Chelsea defender Malang Sarr is still on the lookout for a loan spell.Sep 2, 06:10
Cristiano Ronaldo promises more international goals after setting record
Ireland looked to be heading for a famous victory until the 36-year-old intervened.Sep 2, 03:30
Cristiano Ronaldo 'not closing the count just yet' after breaking goals record
The 36-year-old took his international tally to 111 with a late brace.Sep 1, 22:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F33%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.JPG "Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in action on August 22, 2021")
Massimiliano Allegri 'furious with Juventus after Cristiano Ronaldo exit'
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly 'furious' with the way that the club handled their transfer business this summer.Sep 1, 22:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F31%2Ferling-braut-haaland.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 7, 2021")
Manchester City 'in pole position to sign Erling Braut Haaland'
Manchester City are supposedly at the head of the queue in the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, whose £68m release clause activates next year.Sep 1, 22:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F33%2Fnoni-madueke.JPG "PSV Eindhoven's Noni Madueke in action with FC Midtjylland's Paulinho on August 10, 2021")
Noni Madueke wants to match 'confident arrogance' of idol Cristiano Ronaldo
Noni Madueke is eager to prove himself as one of the best.Sep 1, 21:30
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks international goals record to crush Ireland hopes
Ireland keeper Gavin Bazunu had earlier saved the 36-year-old's penalty.Sep 1, 21:08
How Cristiano Ronaldo finally broke Ali Daei's international goals record
With his 111 goals scored across 180 appearances for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo now sits alone at the top of the all-time list.Sep 1, 20:59
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Harry Maguire: Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player to play the game
Shockwaves were sent around the footballing world on Friday as the Old Trafford giants swept in to strike a deal with Juventus for the 36-year-old.Sep 1, 14:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fharry-kane.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane pictured on August 26, 2021")
The Premier League's biggest winners of the summer transfer window
Unsurprisingly clubs with big budgets made significant signings but there were success stories elsewhere.Sep 1, 11:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on August 22, 2021")
Cristiano Ronaldo eager to 'win great things' in second spell with Man Utd
The 36-year-old rejoined the club on a two-year deal.Sep 1, 11:43
Manchester United 'make Erling Braut Haaland priority target next summer'
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland reportedly remains Manchester United's top target for the 2022 summer transfer window.Sep 1, 11:33
Which Manchester United players may miss out following Cristiano Ronaldo return?
Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Old Trafford after leaving for Real Madrid 12 years ago.Sep 1, 11:29
Q&A: Key questions answered from Premier League summer transfer window
Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku returned, Jack Grealish made a big move and Harry Kane was frustrated in his bid to leave Spurs.Sep 1, 09:56
Paul Ince fears Man Utd are still short despite Cristiano Ronaldo signing
Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is back at Old Trafford 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid.Sep 1, 08:00
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Jesse Lingard 'to stay at Manchester United'
West Ham United reportedly miss their chance to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.Aug 31, 21:29
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial 'turns down Lyon move'
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial reportedly rejects the chance to re-sign for Lyon on loan during deadline day.Aug 31, 21:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F35%2Fedinson-cavani.jpg "Edinson Cavani pictured for Manchester United on August 29, 2021")
Edinson Cavani rules out Manchester United exit
Manchester United attacker Edinson Cavani confirms on social media that he will not depart the Red Devils in the last knockings of the transfer window.Aug 31, 21:09
Ed Woodward 'played big role in Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United return'
Ed Woodward and Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly played crucial roles in convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to re-sign for the club from Juventus.Aug 31, 18:55
Ireland must focus on hurting Portugal, not Cristiano Ronaldo - Seamus Coleman
Ireland will attempt to carry a threat to their hosts.Aug 31, 18:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F12%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.JPG "Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on March 27, 2021")
Cristiano Ronaldo deal 'to earn Manchester United £30m'
Manchester United's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly see the club generate around £30m commercially in the next 12 months.Aug 31, 17:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F25%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal in June 2021")
Ronaldo returns, Murray jokes and Steyn retires - Tuesday's sporting social
Jordan Henderson signed a new deal at Liverpool.Aug 31, 17:02
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Daniel James - the biggest deals done on deadline day
West Ham, Leicester and Tottenham were also among the clubs doing business on Tuesday.Aug 31, 16:31
Talking points ahead of the Republic of Ireland's match against Portugal
Stephen Kenny's men are seeking their first World Cup qualifying win after two Group A games.Aug 31, 16:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fdaniel-james.jpg "Manchester United winger Daniel James pictured in August 2021")
Leeds finally get their hands on Dan James
The Wales winger arrives at Elland Road two and a half years after Leeds' bid to sign him from his former club Swansea collapsed at the 11th hour.Aug 31, 15:27
Anthony Martial 'pushing for Manchester United exit'
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is reportedly seeking an exit from Old Trafford, with his agent Jorge Mendes in talks with Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 31, 15:24
Portugal boss refuses to be drawn into excitement over Cristiano Ronaldo move
The 36-year-old formally completed his return to Old Trafford on Tuesday morning.Aug 31, 15:07
Cristiano Ronaldo 'offered himself to Barcelona before Manchester United move'
Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly offered himself to Barcelona before eventually leaving Juventus for Manchester United.Aug 31, 13:29
Daniel James will fly to Finland separately from Wales squad
The winger has joined Leeds after almost signing for them in January 2019.Aug 31, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fwbaars.JPG "Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup on August 25, 2021")
Arsenal 'will not entertain deadline day offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang'
Arsenal will reportedly not entertain any offers for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, having been linked with a move to Barcelona and Juventus this summer.Aug 31, 11:28
Edinson Cavani 'to stay at Manchester United as Barcelona talks break down'
Edinson Cavani will reportedly stay at Manchester United on deadline day after talks over a late switch to Barcelona broke down.Aug 31, 11:27
6 stars who Cristiano Ronaldo has emulated by rejoining a former club
Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest player who has gone back to a former club in recent times.Aug 31, 11:15
Sir Alex, this is for you - Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates return to former boss
He returns to Man Utd from Juventus for an initial fee of £12.86 million.Aug 31, 10:23
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