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Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his team mates not to get carried away by the 7-0 romp over Estonia ahead of their campaign at the Euro 2016. The 31-year-old forward, warming up for his side's Group F opener against Iceland on Tuesday in Saint-Etienne, made his first appearance with Portugal this summer in Lisbon on Wednesday night. "It was just a friendly and even though we won 7-0, it doesn't mean anything," Ronaldo was quoted

Euro 2016: Captain Ronaldo produces another disappointing show

Euro 2016: Captain Ronaldo produces another disappointing show

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Portugal entered the Euro 2016 quarter-final after defeating Poland 5-3 on penalties in Marseille on Thursday.

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Juventus came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at Chievo as Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for the Turin side on Saturday, although the Portuguese was not among the scorers in his first Serie A match.

Ronaldo agent defends player over birthday party

Ronaldo agent defends player over birthday party

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has defended the FIFA Ballon d'Or winner after he was criticised for throwing a lavish 30th birthday party on Saturday hours after Real Madrid's 4-0 La Liga drubbing at Atletico.

Ronaldo steals the show as Real blow away Sevilla

Ronaldo steals the show as Real blow away Sevilla

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his recent Ballon d'Or award by scoring twice for the first time in a La Liga game this season as champions Real Madrid swept to a stunning 5-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday to go five points behind leaders Barcelona.

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Portugal captain Cristano Ronaldo became the country's record goal-scorer during their 5-1 win against Cameroon in an international friendly on Wednesday.

Fit-again Ronaldo, Bale to return against Villarreal

Fit-again Ronaldo, Bale to return against Villarreal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will return to action for Real Madrid's La Liga game with Villarreal on Wednesday, coach Zinedine Zidane said.

Surely one of my best ever, Ronaldo on bicycle kick goal

Surely one of my best ever, Ronaldo on bicycle kick goal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Ronaldo's goal, when he met Dani Carvajal's cross with an incredible overhead kick, was the second in Real's 3-0 win.

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.

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities

Ronaldo reaches 400-goal landmark as Juventus's perfect start ends

Ronaldo reaches 400-goal landmark as Juventus's perfect start ends

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 400 goals in Europe's top five leagues as Juventus dropped points for the first time this season following a 1-1 Serie A draw with Genoa on Saturday. The Portuguese striker's fifth league goal for Juve carried him to the milestone, adding to his 84 strikes for Manchester United in the Premier League and 311 for Real Madrid in La Liga.

Soccer Pics: Dybala sinks Milan as angry Ronaldo substituted

Soccer Pics: Dybala sinks Milan as angry Ronaldo substituted

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Ronaldo's replacement Dybala scored in the 77th minute with a goal the Portuguese would have been proud of. After a quick exchange of passes, the Argentine twisted past Alessio Romagnoli and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a right foot shot.

Love him, loathe him but Ronaldo delivers on big stage!

Love him, loathe him but Ronaldo delivers on big stage!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

There is no denying Cristiano Ronaldo delivers when it matters most.

'Real Madrid's decision to not replace Ronaldo surprising'

'Real Madrid's decision to not replace Ronaldo surprising'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'They probably need to refresh the team a bit more, to be very honest. They have kept the majority of the same team for the last couple of years'

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Players at Serie A champions Juventus were among those who returned to training following the coronavirus stoppage on Tuesday. The Italian government on Sunday confirmed that professional athletes in both individual and team sports could start training.

Ronaldo rubbishes Real rumours

Ronaldo rubbishes Real rumours

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo said on Thursday he felt at home in England and that continued speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid was wrong.

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.

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was voted Player of the Year for last season by European soccer body UEFA on Thursday, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah with Lionel Messi fifth.

Ronaldo hits five as Real crush sorry Granada

Ronaldo hits five as Real crush sorry Granada

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo struck the quickest hat-trick of his career on his way to netting five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 drubbing of second-from-bottom Granada on Sunday which took Real to within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Ronaldo crowned world's richest soccer player

Ronaldo crowned world's richest soccer player

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the world's best soccer player when he bagged the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy. Now he is the wealthiest too!

Ibrahimovic hails Brazilian Ronaldo as the best player ever

Ibrahimovic hails Brazilian Ronaldo as the best player ever

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Describing Cristiano Ronaldo as a `phenomenal` player, Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed that he was in awe of the Real Madrid star as a youngster and wanted to be exactly like him in his career. "As a young player I watched him and said to myself 'I want to be exactly like that'. the player who makes the difference, the shining light, simple as that," the United player was quoted as saying by goal.com.

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

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.

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.

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Real Madrid thrashed Juventus 4-1 in the final to win the UEFA Champions title, in Cardiff, on Saturday.

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

Ronaldo emotional on return

Ronaldo emotional on return

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Brazil striker Ronaldo said it was emotional to be back at the Mineirao stadium on the eve of the World Cup qualifier against Argentina.

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.

I don't look for records, they look for me: Ronaldo after 700th goal

I don't look for records, they look for me: Ronaldo after 700th goal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo has lost count of the number of records he has broken, the Portugal forward said after scoring the 700th goal of his career.

Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement

Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Brazilian striker Ronaldo may retire from soccer following his latest serious knee injury, the 32-year-old said on Wednesday. Ronaldo ruptured a tendon in his left knee playing for AC Milan in February and made his return earlier this week when he appeared for just 22 minutes in a charity match in Morocco.

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

But if the five-times World Player of the Year is feeling frustrated by his mini-drought -- and his reactions on the pitch suggest he is -- his worries pale in comparison to Dybala's unhappy start to the season.

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo is in top condition and showing more resolve than ever to lead Portugal to the European title, national team coach Fernando Santos said ahead of their final Euro 2016 warm-up match on Wednesday.

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 overtakes Messi as world's No 1 footballer

Ronaldo overtakes Messi as world's No 1 footballer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted as the No 1 footballer in the world overtaking Argentina skipper Lionel Messi for the top spot.

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Real will play Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in Sunday's final in Yokohama, looking to become world champions for the second time in three years and earn a record 21st international title.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte "would not mind" stepping up as the next number 9 of the Indian football team, after talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri's illustrious career comes to an end in Kolkata on June 6.

Award for Cristiano Ronaldo

Award for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's European Club Footballer of the Year on Thursday after scoring 42 goals last season including eight in the Champions League.

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent during their La Liga clash with Cordoba last Saturday, the Spanish league said on Wednesday.

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The five-time world player of the year opened his account in the easiest possible fashion by tapping into an empty net from less than two metres in the 50th minute.