FILE - In this June 30, 2002, file photo, Brazil's Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Germany during the World Cup soccer final at the Yokohama stadium in Yokohama, Japan. Brazil won the match 2-0 ...

With the weight of the World Cup no longer on his shoulders, Ronaldo has been a free man in Asia, running unimpeded through the midfield, around defenders, to appointments with bad barbers and great ...

Editor's note: Each day between now and the kickoff of the first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Nov. 20, we'll unveil a different memory from World Cup history. The countdown from 101 continues ...

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo has claimed that his infamous haircut at the 2002 World Cup was to divert attention away from a high profile leg injury the forward had sustained.

Is anyone out there telling the truth? When it comes to the sale and transfer of players at the highest levels of the game, the depressing answer to that question appears to be a resounding, “No!” ...

2019 No-Show Incident Turns Soccer Legend from 'Uri Hyung' to 'Nalkangdu' [Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The football legend who went from the affectionate nickname 'Uri Hyung' (Our Brother) to ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has now been confirmed to stay at Manchester United and will play in the Europa League for the first time since 2002. Random facts from 2002, the year Cristiano Ronaldo last played ...

The Liverpool forward has enjoyed a stellar campaign spearheading the Merseysiders’ attack, scoring more goals in his third season for the Reds (27) than his first and second combined (23). And having ...