News for 'Cristiano Ronaldo'

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was described as a different species and even earned praises

Real president 'not contemplating' Ronaldo departure

Real president 'not contemplating' Ronaldo departure

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo has not spoken to Real Madrid officials about a transfer away from Spain and he is not expected to leave the European champions during the close season, club president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Some Real training for Ronaldo

Some Real training for Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo had his first training session in Real Madrid bcolours in Dublin on Tuesday.

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling Gareth Bale after the final whistle, and he also congratulated the Welshman.

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d'Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with eternal rival and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as the player to have won the prize the most times.

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Ronaldo furious with Rafa's free-kick advice

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has been involved in a new row with Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, according to reports in the Spanish media. The reports claim that the Portuguese striker was left fuming and walked out of the room after he was asked by Benitez to undergo a biometric analysis in order to improve his free-kick scoring rate.

From footballer to hotelier: Ronaldo to invest in 'CR7' hotels

From footballer to hotelier: Ronaldo to invest in 'CR7' hotels

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will invest over USD 40 million in hotels bearing his CR7 moniker in his native Portugal, Madrid and New York.

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward, who also scored a treble in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and five goals across that tie, is revelling in the central striker's role he has adopted this season.

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Portuguese is reported to be demanding another new deal to bring his salary in line with Lionel Messi and Neymar, the top two earners in world soccer.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

Why Iran's Goalkeeper Left The Field

Why Iran's Goalkeeper Left The Field

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Iran Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand suffered a head injury after colliding with a team-mate during the first half of his nation's game against England in the FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha.

Ronaldo unhurt after car crash

Ronaldo unhurt after car crash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo escaped unhurt on Thursday after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier. "No one was injured in the collision," Great Manchester Police said in a statement after the Portugal international's Ferrari crashed in a tunnel near Manchester airport.

PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick as Manchester Utd edge Spurs

PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick as Manchester Utd edge Spurs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Images from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

The hottest sporting buzz: Ronaldo's ravishing girlfriend

The hottest sporting buzz: Ronaldo's ravishing girlfriend

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including two late goals, to give Portugal a 3-1 win over Switzerland in a Nations League semi-final featuring an extraordinary VAR incident on Wednesday.

Ronaldo penalty sets up Juve win, lifts pressure off Sarri

Ronaldo penalty sets up Juve win, lifts pressure off Sarri

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Juventus, with 66 points from 27 games and chasing a ninth successive title, extended their lead to four points over Lazio, who visit Atalanta on Wednesday. Bologna are 10th.

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo wept tears of despair then tears of joy as Portugal stunned host France to lift the 2016 Euro Title in Paris. The Portuguese talisman has won everything at club level with Manchester United and Real Madrid. But Ronaldo has now become a true great after leading his country to European glory- Portugal's first major football title. Ronaldo tried to fight through pain due to a knee injury that he had suffered during the match but the knee injury took it's toll on him as Portugal lost their captain, who had to be carried off on a stretcher.

Iceland coach brands Ronaldo and Pepe as 'Hollywood actors'

Iceland coach brands Ronaldo and Pepe as 'Hollywood actors'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and defender Pepe could land roles in Hollywood because of their playacting, Iceland coach Lars Lagerback has said ahead their European Championship Group F clash in St Etienne on Tuesday.

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.

Messi steals Ronaldo's thunder again

Messi steals Ronaldo's thunder again

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Lionel Messi stole Cristiano Ronaldo's thunder again by plundering yet another hat-trick for Barcelona and Basel ruined Jose Mourinho's Champions League return with a shock win at Chelsea.

Will Salah surprise Ronaldo, Messi to win Ballon d'Or?

Will Salah surprise Ronaldo, Messi to win Ballon d'Or?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who have won the award 10 times between them, are included

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had reportedly 'taunted' Barcelona ace Lionel Messi after he won the Ballon d'Or by parading the trophy before Madrid's match against Granada, before firing a message as to who is the best around.

Ronaldo fan KILLS Messi supporter; sent to four-day police custody

Ronaldo fan KILLS Messi supporter; sent to four-day police custody

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

An argument over whether Barcelona's Lionel Messi or Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's best footballer led to a Nigerian man being charged with the murder of his friend.

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After seeing Cristiano Ronaldo pick up a fifth Ballon d'Or on Thursday, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane described the Portuguese forward as the greatest player ever.

Ronaldo goes from agony to ecstasy as Portugal triumph

Ronaldo goes from agony to ecstasy as Portugal triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

He has won it all at club level and has three world player of the year awards but on Sunday Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated as never before -- with tears of joy streaming down his face after his Portugal beat France 1-0 to win the European Championship.

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall has claimed that she received a call from a woman 'having had a similar experience (like that of Mayorga's)', according to British media.

Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or award again

Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or award again

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the second year running and the third overall on Monday after a prolific, trophy-filled year with Real Madrid.

Ronaldo's dream run ends as Juve held at Sassuolo

Ronaldo's dream run ends as Juve held at Sassuolo

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Juventus are on 77 points, seven ahead of Atalanta, who thumped Brescia 6-2 on Tuesday, with five matches remaining.

Ronaldo sizzles as Juve beat Napoli

Ronaldo sizzles as Juve beat Napoli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in all three of his team's goals as Juventus came from behind to beat Napoli 3-1 in a Serie A top-of-the-table clash on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the season.

'Messi is always going to be one step ahead of Ronaldo'

'Messi is always going to be one step ahead of Ronaldo'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Iceland defender Kari Arnason has responded angrily to Cristiano Ronaldo's "small mentality" jibe after the 1-1 draw with Portugal at Euro 2016, saying that the Real Madrid star was no Lionel Messi.

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

United fizzled out in the second half and Norwich looked more likely to break the deadlock as David De Gea kept out a Teemu Pukki shot from the edge of the area before Ronaldo struck, sending Krul the wrong way.

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Breaking records has become Cristiano Ronaldo's favourite pastime. Very few footballers can do everything and Ronaldo is of that rare breed

Ronaldo edges Messi to bag La Liga's best player award

Ronaldo edges Messi to bag La Liga's best player award

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Barcelona's Lionel Messi for the first time to clinch La Liga's best player award among a hat-trick of awards he won at the Spanish top flight's annual gala.

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.

Photos: Remarkable Ronaldo leads Real romp

Photos: Remarkable Ronaldo leads Real romp

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo kept up his remarkable run of goals netting a hat-trick as Real Madrid crushed Real Sociedad 5-1 at the Bernabeu on Saturday.

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Rediff.com26 May 2023

He is the third sportsperson with the most followers on Instagram behind footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest header in the history of football with an extraordinary range, according to former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.

Best Player in Europe: Messi beats Ronaldo again!

Best Player in Europe: Messi beats Ronaldo again!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi beat Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award on Thursday.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo's treble takes Real to semis

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo's treble takes Real to semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's fifth Champions League hat-trick inspired Real Madrid to a 3-0 comeback victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday that clinched a place in the semi-finals for a sixth successive season.