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Ronaldo extends Real Madrid contract

Ronaldo extends Real Madrid contract

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a contract extension with Real Madrid, the La Liga club said on Sunday.

Portugal keep faith in 'amazing' captain Ronaldo

Portugal keep faith in 'amazing' captain Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Talismanic Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struggled against Croatia producing just one shot on goal, but coach Fernando Santos defended his "amazing" captain.

Ronaldo cannot wait for 'special' Sporting match

Ronaldo cannot wait for 'special' Sporting match

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo faces an emotional reunion with boyhood club Sporting Lisbon when his side begin the defence of their Champions League crown on Wednesday. Ronaldo, who scored the decisive penalty in the shootout win over Atletico Madrid in last season's final, returned to club football following an injury layoff when he scored in the 5-2 thrashing of Osasuna on Saturday.

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has heatedly denied suggestions that he calls Argentine ace Lionel Messi offensive nicknames.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Amid increasing speculation surrounding his potential move to Real Madrid, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should win the coveted Ballon d'Or trophy following victories in the Champions League and Euro 2016 finals. Despite being stretched off with a knee injury in the final, the Real Madrid superstar encouraged his teammates, issuing tactical instructions from sidelines to inspire Portugal to their first ever international trophy in Paris.

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Meet Google's Most Searched Sportspeople This Year.

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 sets record for scoring at four Euros

Ronaldo sets record for scoring at four Euros

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at four European Championship tournaments with a brilliant back-heel flick against Hungary at Euro 2016 on Wednesday after setting a finals appearance record.

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Love him or loathe him, there is no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo has had a profound effect on Portugal's national team since making his debut against Kazakhstan in August 2003.

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Real Madrid and Portugal record goal-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo is certain in his mind that he is the best footballer in the world.

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani struck in quick succession early in the second half to fire Portugal to a 2-0 win over Wales in the first Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday. After a tense and tactical first half, Ronaldo broke the deadlock five minutes after the re-start when he leapt majestically to head Raphael Guerreiro's pinpoint cross into the net following a short corner.

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Following are the award winners who were honoured by UEFA during the Champions League draw on Thursday in Monaco.

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.

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Football idols Zidane and Ronaldo team up in UN Ebola fundraiser.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo naked is everything we imagined!

PHOTOS: Ronaldo naked is everything we imagined!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Real Madrid's football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shared glimpses of his upcoming naked photoshoot on social media with a cleverly positioned hand concealing his privates.

La Liga: Ronaldo allays injury concerns before Rayo visit

La Liga: Ronaldo allays injury concerns before Rayo visit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has played down an injury suffered during his side's 3-0 win over Villarreal in their La Liga match on Wednesday, saying that he is in a good condition.

Ronaldo unveils statue sculpted in his honour

Ronaldo unveils statue sculpted in his honour

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his hometown Funchal in Madeira on Sunday in order to attend the unveiling of a statue that has been sculpted in his honour.

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

La Liga: Ronaldo gets reprieve after booking

La Liga: Ronaldo gets reprieve after booking

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Real Madrid's appeal against a yellow card shown to forward Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday's 2-0 La Liga win at Rayo Vallecano has been granted by the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF), the club said on Friday.

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho also singled out Maguire, "normally a very honest guy...for diving in the box.

The 'Real' problem behind Ronaldo's topsy turvy form

The 'Real' problem behind Ronaldo's topsy turvy form

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that his 'personal problems' have been affecting his form this season but insisted that he will not be leaving the La Liga giants this summer.

Real's new collective focus helping banish Ronaldo shadow

Real's new collective focus helping banish Ronaldo shadow

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

New coach Julen Lopetegui has been tasked with rebuilding the side following the Portugal forward's departure and the early signs are good, with Real already looking more of a unit than a collection of individuals.

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate success and set a world record with their 28th straight win in all competitions.

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 says Champions League is Real's for the taking

Ronaldo says Champions League is Real's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The reigning Ballon d'or winner gave a perfect start to his side's new campaign by scoring twice in Madrid's comfortable 3-0 win over Cypriot visitors APOEL in the opening match.

Champions preview: Ronaldo returns to Spain; Liverpool take on PSG

Champions preview: Ronaldo returns to Spain; Liverpool take on PSG

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Portuguese can expect a hostile reception in Valencia, who had to suffer 15 of his goals for Real Madrid and are returning to the Champions League for the first time in three years.

Soccer Extras: Fans to sue after Ronaldo sits out Juventus friendly

Soccer Extras: Fans to sue after Ronaldo sits out Juventus friendly

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Who will go? Benitez or Ronaldo?

Who will go? Benitez or Ronaldo?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has rebuffed calls from angry fans for him to step down and backed coach Rafael Benitez after Saturday's humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona in the La Liga 'El Clasico'.

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.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

Ronaldo riled up over volley of uncomfortable questions

Ronaldo riled up over volley of uncomfortable questions

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

From comments about the healthy relationship shared between Barca trio -- Messi, Suarez and Neymar, to questions about his goal drought in away matches, an angry Ronaldo had the response to it all

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Ronaleo netted his 14th league goal for Juve this season while PSG's winning streak was snapped by Monaco in a 3-3 draw. Here are images from the matches played on Sunday

Ronaldo 'tricks' in Real Madrid's comeback win

Ronaldo 'tricks' in Real Madrid's comeback win

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a hat-trick as Real Madid came from behind to win 4-1 at Alaves and provisionally go three points clear at the top of La Liga.

How 'mythical and legendary' Ronaldo scripted history

How 'mythical and legendary' Ronaldo scripted history

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'What he has done in half as many matches as Raul is incredible'

Ronaldo ties record for all-time Euro goals

Ronaldo ties record for all-time Euro goals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal hero Cristiano Ronaldo has created another record after scoring the first goal in the 2-0 victory against Wales in the semi-final of 2016 Euro Championship. The Portugal captain has equalled France legend Michel Platini's record as the all-time European Championship top scorer with nine goals. Ronaldo's goal in the 50th minute against Wales was his third goal of the ongoing tournament.

Euro final: When Ronaldo's prediction came true

Euro final: When Ronaldo's prediction came true

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo predicted Portugal's Euro 2016 hero Eder would score the winning goal in their 1-0 extra-time triumph over France and gave him the encouragement to settle Sunday's final.

Ronaldo acted legally in tax fraud case, says Real Madrid

Ronaldo acted legally in tax fraud case, says Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Spanish soccer champions Real Madrid said on Wednesday they are confident their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who faces accusations of committing tax fraud in the country, acted legally.