Portuguese Football in English
During his rise to legendary status in the football world, Ronaldo has had his fair share of bust-ups through the years. The Portuguese icon has always had something of a short fuse on the pitch and, if reports are to be believed, off the pitch at times too.
Ronaldo may appear to be something of a prima donna on the surface, but one could argue it’s his pursuit for success and footballing perfection which often leads to his high-profile fallouts with players and managers alike.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in truly sensational form in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr. Another two goals on Tuesday evening in the Asian Champions League against Al Duhail means the Portugal captain now has seven goals from his last four matches for club and country.
Speaking after the 4-3 victory for his side in Group E, Ronaldo continues to demonstrate he is revelling in his new lease of life in 2023, having endured a troublesome end to the previous year.
Lyon 1-2 Clermont
Olympique Lyonnais dropped to bottom of the table in France this week, with defeat to previous 18th place occupants Clermont at home seeing Les Gones now propping up the standings in Ligue 1.
It is a sobering reality for a club which dominated French football with seven consecutive national championships between 2002-2008, as well as proving a well-respected outfit across several impressive Champions League campaigns.
Roma 1-0 Monza
Just another quiet Sunday afternoon for José Mourinho in Serie A with Roma. The Giallorossi beat Monza at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to Stephan El Shaarawy last-minute strike, after which Mourinho was sent off for a provocative gesture to the opposition bench.
There was more to come during his post-match media duties, as Mourinho took the opportunity to taunt Monza’s Argentine midfielder Papu Gomez, who was recently issued a two-year ban following a failed drugs test.
Sheffield United 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United were victorious against Sheffield United in the English Premier League on Saturday evening, as the club mourned the passing of legendary former player Bobby Charlton.
United announced the news that Charlton had died just hours before they took to the pitch at Brammal Lane, but Diogo Dalot’s superb winning goal offered small consolation for the Red Devils on an emotional day.
