News for 'Cristiano'

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco will no doubt revel in another opportunity to thrive as underdogs

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.

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos took the brave call to bench Cristiano Ronaldo and was rewarded with an artful display from his side as they set up a last-eight clash with Morocco

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

South Korea scored an added time goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Record-breaking Ronaldo goes past Platini

Record-breaking Ronaldo goes past Platini

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice against Hungary to move beyond France's Michel Platini as the record goalscorer at European Championship finals, taking his tally to 11 at the Puskas Area in Budapest on Tuesday.

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

PSG's Neymar out until at least mid-November says Tuchel

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rashford, who played in the Euro 2020 final, was out of the England picture for 15 months as injuries and a loss of form and confidence saw his career plateau.

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

United are four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, with a game in hand, as they search for a way into the top four and a place in next season's Champions League.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Thorgan Hazard's first-half goal enabled Belgium score a 1-0 victory over defending champions Portugal in Euro 2020 last 16 match at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The victory set up a quarter-final against Italy.

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The batting great was named the 12th 'Most Admired Man' in the world, as per a survey conducted by YouGov.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Champions League: All eyes on Ronaldo

Champions League: All eyes on Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Juventus are desperate to win a first Champions League title in a quarter of a century

Ronaldo staying at Juventus, says coach Allergi

Ronaldo staying at Juventus, says coach Allergi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Cristiano Ronaldo has told him that he will stay at the club this season, something the new boss believes guarantees goals for the Serie A giants.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

South Korea have only one point after drawing their opening game against Uruguay and must beat Portugal to have any chance of progressing.

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'

Pogba removes Heineken bottle at Euro news conference

Pogba removes Heineken bottle at Euro news conference

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Pogba, a practising Muslim, removed the bottle when he sat down to speak to the media after he was named 'Man of the Match' in France's 1-0 Group F win over Germany.

PIX: Ronaldo double earns Portugal draw with France

PIX: Ronaldo double earns Portugal draw with France

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped holders Portugal squeeze into the last 16 of the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France on Wednesday in a dramatic conclusion to Euro 2020 Group F.

I was super nervous, says Ronaldo on memorable return

I was super nervous, says Ronaldo on memorable return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I was thinking last night that I wanted to show I'm still capable of helping the team. When I started the game, I was super nervous when they were singing my name but this crowd is unbelievable.'

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Man United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams had already faced each other in the group stage.

What Ferguson makes of Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

What Ferguson makes of Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Likens the Portuguese's second debut at United against Newcastle to Ceasar entering Rome.

EPL: Manchester City cruise to derby win as United struggle

EPL: Manchester City cruise to derby win as United struggle

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

English Premier League champions Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win over struggling Manchester United in their derby at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

PIX: Ronaldo scores twice on return from COVID-19

PIX: Ronaldo scores twice on return from COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo made an immediate impact on his return from a COVID-19 infection on Sunday, scoring three minutes after coming on as a substitute before converting a penalty to lead Juventus to a 4-1 Serie A win at Spezia.

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

It took only minutes for Kyrgios to ignite the terraces by breaking Broady in the opening game. He closed out the next game with an under-arm "tweener".

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to his homeland prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down football around the world.

EPL battle resumes after first ever mid-season hiatus

EPL battle resumes after first ever mid-season hiatus

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Monday's resumption was also a chance for those jostling at the top of the table to lay down a marker and for the strugglers to enjoy a fresh start.

Russian coach mocks Ronaldo

Russian coach mocks Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'I never refuse iced Coke.'

Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self

Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The adventure is over for Carlos Queiroz's boys who had not lost 19 consecutive World Cup matches.

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Germany move into second place in the group on three points, one behind leaders France and level with Portugal.

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Ronaldo says committed to Juventus amid Real rumours

Ronaldo says committed to Juventus amid Real rumours

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he remains focused on winning trophies with the Italian champions, amid rumours linking the Portugal star with a return to former club Real Madrid following Juve's exit from the Champions League.

Is Ronaldo leaving Juventus?

Is Ronaldo leaving Juventus?

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Ronaldo has one year remaining on his contract at Juventus but there has been a flurry of media speculation that he could be leaving

Ronaldo's sister slams Van Dijk over Ballon D'Or jibe

Ronaldo's sister slams Van Dijk over Ballon D'Or jibe

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister failed to see the funny side after Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk joked that the Portuguese forward is "not really a rival" in the Ballon D'Or award voting.

Injured Zlatan out of Euros, says Sweden coach

Injured Zlatan out of Euros, says Sweden coach

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Juve star Ronaldo's agent rules out Sporting return