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Ronaldo judged on form not age for Portugal at World Cup, says Martinez

age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else. Ronaldo could play in a sixth World Cup, with this year’s tournament

Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad

Cristiano Ronaldo will embark on a sixth World Cup at the age of 41 after Portugal coach Roberto Martinez named him in a 27-man squad for the tournament, with a symbolic ‘plus

The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?

2026 Golden Boot will be won by somebody aged 30 or above. It has only happened once, when Davor Suker scored six goals aged 30 at France '98 as Croatia took third place in their

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi line up for their sixth appearances at FIFA’s showpiece global event. Both made their debuts, for Portugal and Argentina respectively, at Germany 2006, and have illuminated every tournament since