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NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4

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Live Event

Albert Burneko

Cristiano Ronaldo looking pissy in his yellow substitute's vest

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Portugal Romped While Ronaldo Watched

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Cristiano Ronaldo Now Going Door-To-Door Trying To Alienate People

Ray Ratto

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Spain at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on September 27, 2022 in Braga Portugal.

Internationals

Portugal Is Still All About Ronaldo, Even When It Shouldn’t Be

Cristiano Ronaldo looking pensive in a Manchester United game, in May of 2022.

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Cristiano Ronaldo And Kevin Durant Can Choose To Leave, But Not What Comes Next

Billy Haisley

Football players, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil's Kaka and Argentina's Lionel Messi pose during a press conference prior to the FIFA World Player Gala 2007 award ceremony 17 December 2007 in Zurich.

The World No Longer Belongs To Ronaldo And Messi

Luis Paez-Pumar

Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a return against Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2022.

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev Does Not Appreciate Silly Soccer Noises

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification group A football match between Portugal and Serbia, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, on November 14, 2021.

Fernando Santos Was Never The Right Manager For Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on October 24, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United’s Delayed Collapse Finally Arrived

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester United and Atalanta at Old Trafford on October 20, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Returned, And The Clock Is Ticking

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy.

There’s Very Little Worth Celebrating In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return

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