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Euro 2012: Ronaldo 'pitches' for Portugal

Euro 2012: Ronaldo 'pitches' for Portugal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes his side's bold performance on a difficult pitch in Zenica last week will inspire them to overpower Bosnia at home on Tuesday and qualify for Euro 2012.

Man United accept record Real bid for Ronaldo

Man United accept record Real bid for Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Manchester United have accepted a world record bid of 80 million pounds ($131.7 million) from Real Madrid for Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, the English champions said on Thursday. United, who fended off the Spanish club's interest in the World and European Player of the Year 12 months ago, have given the nine-times European champions the go-ahead to talk to him.

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Several media houses have sensationalised Cristiano Ronaldo's 'bromance' with Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari.

Ronaldo may return for United in Champions League

Ronaldo may return for United in Champions League

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo may return after injury for Manchester United when the English champions begin their Champions League defence in their opening Group E encounter against Villarreal on Wednesday.

Mirror, mirror on the phone, am I still the fairest of them all? - asks Ronaldo

Mirror, mirror on the phone, am I still the fairest of them all? - asks Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo took his obsession with his image to new heights as he examined his bloodied face on the mobile phone of a Real Madrid doctor while walking off the pitch towards the end of Sunday's 7-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

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 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.

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a barren scoring run in La Liga by striking late to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at neighbours Getafe on Saturday, preventing what would have been a costly and embarrassing draw for the Spanish and European champions.

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to return to action as he prepares for his first start of the season when Real Madrid begin their Champions League defence on Wednesday against APOEL Nicosia, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday.

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 scripts unwanted personal record at Real

Ronaldo scripts unwanted personal record at Real

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates have issued a strong defence of his value to Real Madrid as the Portuguese striker grapples with a barren streak that has sparked a debate about his place in the team.

Ferguson wants more Ronaldo protection

Ferguson wants more Ronaldo protection

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has called for greater protection from referees to prevent Cristiano Ronaldo from sustaining serious injury.

Man Utd's Ronaldo banned for 3 matches

Man Utd's Ronaldo banned for 3 matches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

The Manchester United winger was banned after failing to overturn the red card he received in the match against Manchester City.

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Images from football matches played in the Italian Serie A and the La Liga on Friday.

Ronaldo says he has cleared the air with Blatter

Ronaldo says he has cleared the air with Blatter

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo has patched up his rift with Sepp Blatter following the FIFA president's hairdresser jibe and apparent imitation of the Portuguese international.

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo fit for Super Cup decider

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo fit for Super Cup decider

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup second leg against Atletico Madrid on Friday, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Thursday.

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

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Just how desperate are Manchester United fans to get Ronaldo back!

Just how desperate are Manchester United fans to get Ronaldo back!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Manchester United fans' plane-carried messages obsession has taken a step ahead with their latest effort reportedly attempted to bring their former forward Cristiano Ronaldo back home to Old Trafford.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as he was red-carded but the Italians began their Group H campaign impressively with a 2-0 victory at Valencia on Wednesday. Penalties either side of halftime by Miralem Pjanic sealed the points for the visitors as Valencia's return to European competition after a two-year absence fell flat.

Ronaldo does not rule out move to Spain

Ronaldo does not rule out move to Spain

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Winger Cristiano Ronaldo hinted he could leave Manchester United after next week's Champions League final, media reported on Friday. The Portuguese international, whose 31 goals this season helped United to secure the Premier League title on Sunday, has long been linked with a move to Spain and he did not rule out a transfer in the near future.

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Unions representing the majority of workers at Fiat Chrysler in Italy rejected a strike called by an independent labour group in protest against the huge sums of money spent by Italy's Juventus soccer club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Spain defender Gerard Pique accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving to win a penalty and a crucial free-kick in Friday's epic 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

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PHOTOS: Ronaldo is UEFA's 2015-16 'Best Player in Europe'

PHOTOS: Ronaldo is UEFA's 2015-16 'Best Player in Europe'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted UEFA's 2015-16 Best Player in Europe ahead of Real Madrid team mate Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.

Ronaldo shocks Real with 32mn deal demand to stop Man U return

Ronaldo shocks Real with 32mn deal demand to stop Man U return

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Real Madrid has been reportedly shocked by their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's demand of a whopping 32 million-a-year deal to stop him from returning back to Manchester United.

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Portuguese forward then fired in the penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Portugal look to Ronaldo to overcome gritty Iran

Portugal look to Ronaldo to overcome gritty Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old Real Madrid forward's individual brilliance has glossed over Portugal's dour performances in their first two matches and Fernando Santos's side have mostly appeared like a one-man team.

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

Ronaldo goes from hero to villain in Real win

Ronaldo goes from hero to villain in Real win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo dominated Real Madrid's 2-0 home win over Malaga in La Liga on Sunday, scoring two quickfire goals before being sent off in the second half.

Ronaldo says Griezmann deserved Best Player in Europe award

Ronaldo says Griezmann deserved Best Player in Europe award

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

After being named this year's UEFA's Best Player in Europe, Portugal and Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann deserved the coveted trophy more than him.

Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops

Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Lionel Messi was hailed by his coach as the world's best player after he scored Barcelona's second goal in their 2-0 Champions League final victory over Manchester United and ended as the competition's top scorer. The match in Rome had been hyped as a duel between the world's two best players, Argentine Messi and United's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was largely ineffective apart from an early flourish and it was Messi who came out on top.

Ronaldo deserves to finish his career at Real Madrid: Zidane

Ronaldo deserves to finish his career at Real Madrid: Zidane

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said there was nothing wrong with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese marked his longest run without scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu with a near anonymous display in a 3-0 win over Leganes on Sunday. A Gareth Bale double and a second half strike from Alvaro Morata sealed the win that kept Real top of La Liga but Zidane faced further questions about the form of Ronaldo, who has not scored in five home games, his longest run without a goal in front of Real's fans since joining the club in 2009. Ronaldo's last goal at the Bernabeu came against Sporting Lisbon on Sept. 14. His only goal there in the league was against Osasuna on Sept. 10.

Man Utd's Ronaldo will not face rape charge

Man Utd's Ronaldo will not face rape charge

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Scotland Yard said the Crown Prosecution Service had decided there was insufficient evidence to proceed.\n

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Portugal and Iran in Saransk on Monday

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo cheated on ex with Playboy model

Cristiano Ronaldo cheated on ex with Playboy model

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Playboy star Daniella Chavez has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had sex with her while he was in a relationship with Irina Shayk.

'Ronaldo can emulate Pele and Maradona'

'Ronaldo can emulate Pele and Maradona'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to become as great a player as Pele or Diego Maradona, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Saturday. Ferguson's lavish praise comes during the latest war of words between United and Spanish giants Real Madrid over the future of the Ballon d'Or winner.

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo powered home a superb header to give Portugal a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic on Thursday and set up a Euro 2012 semi-final against holders Spain or France.

Ronaldo fit and raring to fire Real to more European glory

Ronaldo fit and raring to fire Real to more European glory

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will be "100 percent" in Saturday's Champions League final as he attempts to fire Real Madrid to a record-extending 11th European Cup and further torment their city rivals, Atletico.

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

From an exclusive interview with GQ magazine's Daniel Riley, for GQ India's April 2016 issue, here are 12 things you should know about Cristiano Ronaldo - the footballer, the father and the man