Cristiano Ronaldo registered 17 shots on target without creating a chance during the FIFA World Cup. He completed 0 successful dribbles across his 441 minutes played on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty kick, ending the most talked-about statistic in his World Cup career. Previously, he failed to score in 8 knockout matches in the tournament.
Harry Kane's 70-goal season for club and country surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally, while his 11th World Cup goal makes him the highest scorer in England for the tournament.
Scoring at 41 years and 138 days, Cristiano Ronaldo moved past some of the game's biggest names and added another record to a career that now spans six World Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a legendary figure, but the numbers are hard to ignore. Against DR Congo, he failed to register a shot on target despite Portugal dominating possession.
Cristiano Ronaldo disappeared for almost the entirety of the game, making 25 touches across the 90 minutes. He managed just three shots— none on target—and zero defensive recoveries.
Portugal walked into the match as clear favourites. But the Congo’s disciplined defence, combined with tactical counterattacks, stole the show in the Group K match.
Messi has already 'shaken hands with paradise' in 2022 after lifting the World Cup in Qatar. Ronaldo, despite his staggering achievements, still chases this one elusive trophy.
Paper finds male relatives of women getting cash transfers in Maharashtra spend 49% less, save 23% more monthly, while women’s own spending is up 46%. Odisha also shows dip in men's spends.
Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.
The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.
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