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All you need to know about the new Champions League format

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.

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 backs Zidane after second straight win

Ronaldo backs Zidane after second straight win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave a ringing endorsement of new coach Zinedine Zidane and handed a rebuke to his sacked predecessor Rafa Benitez after Sunday's 5-1 La Liga victory at home to Sporting Gijon. Real have comfortably won both their matches since Zidane took over this month, a 5-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna and Sunday's demolition of lowly Gijon, and Ronaldo said the players had a better relationship with the former Real and France great, who is known as 'Zizou', than with the unpopular Benitez. The former Valencia, Liverpool, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Napoli manager was discarded after less than half a season in the job after an indifferent run of results left Real trailing city rivals Atletico Madrid and champions Barcelona in La Liga. "To be honest, with some coaches you have more empathy than with others," Ronaldo told reporters after netting a double at the Bernabeu. "The truth is, don't ask me why, that the players have more empathy with Zizou," the Portugal forward added.

Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Ronaldo wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I'm very happy and I can say that 2016 was the best year of my career, the trophy shows that people aren't blind and watch the games.'

Insatiable Ronaldo collects fourth Golden Shoe award

Insatiable Ronaldo collects fourth Golden Shoe award

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo collected a record fourth Golden Shoe award as Europe's top scorer on Tuesday for his 48-goal haul in La Liga last season.

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.

'Unhappy', 'unsettled' Ronaldo may return to Manchester United

'Unhappy', 'unsettled' Ronaldo may return to Manchester United

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has claimed that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo could make a return to Manchester United because he is disillusioned at the La Liga side.

Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned off

Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned off

Rediff.com7 May 2024

This is the first Golden Ball to go for auction and while the value is still to be confirmed, the auction house expects it to fetch millions on June 6.

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

With eight teams left in the tournament the numbers around Euro 2024 are becoming clearer, with Spain, England and France all considered likely winners and a race for top scorer that is still very tight.

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has the qualities to fill the void left by his fellow forward Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, the Spanish side's new manager Julen Lopetegui has said.

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.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in an explosive Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday.

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The World Cup lost its headline acts on Saturday as the game's two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, readied to leave Russia after their teams were eliminated in the round of 16. Messi's Argentina lost 4-3 to France and hours later Ronaldo's Portugal went down 2-1 to Uruguay, leaving the tournament without its two best known and most loved players.

Ronaldo declares himself fit for Champions League final

Ronaldo declares himself fit for Champions League final

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo reassured Real Madrid fans he will be fit to play in Saturday's Champions League final against Atletico Madrid in Milan after limping out of Tuesday's training session.

Half-naked Ronaldo enjoying all the attention!

Half-naked Ronaldo enjoying all the attention!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After letting the world know of the arrival of his twin babies via Instagram, the Real Madrid star has started using the app rather regularly, posting intriguing pictures of himself.

Cristiano Ronaldo to testify in tax fraud case July 31

Cristiano Ronaldo to testify in tax fraud case July 31

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The Spanish prosecutor claims the Real Madrid forward had knowingly used a business structure to allegedly hide his image rights income in Spain between 2011 and 2014.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo headed an early winner as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday to go top of Group A and spoil Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's 100th cap.

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.

'Ronaldo doesn't have the brilliance of Messi'

'Ronaldo doesn't have the brilliance of Messi'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Real Madrid and England manager gives a clear explanation to the Messi vs Ronaldo debate

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

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos hauled off Ricardo Quaresma after the winger failed to follow his tactical instructions as they struggled to make their domination count in a 0-0 draw with Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday.

Australia wary of Ronaldo

Australia wary of Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

The Aussies say the Brazilian ace is the player most capable of ruining their World Cup dream.

Ronaldo complains of dizziness

Ronaldo complains of dizziness

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Ronaldo was taken to a clinic on Wednesday night after he complained of dizziness and headaches, but "no abnormality" was found

'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

Original Ronaldo making a comeback?

Original Ronaldo making a comeback?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Former Brazil forward Ronaldo said on Wednesday he will try to get back into shape with an eye on coming out of retirement to play for North American second division club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

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.

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Portugal star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's presence makes the team a potential target for terror attacks during Euro 2016, said coach Fernando Santos.

Road to Euro 2016: Ronaldo remains Portugal's talisman

Road to Euro 2016: Ronaldo remains Portugal's talisman

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo owes most of his fame and fortune to his exploits with Real Madrid, yet he also remains a hugely influential figure when representing his country.

Ronaldo's museum expanded to three times its original size

Ronaldo's museum expanded to three times its original size

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's museum on Madeira has upsized to a larger home in anticipation of the Real Madrid star winning "future trophies", his cousin told AFP on Monday. The Portugal striker's self-financed shrine now occupies a prime seafront position in Funchal, the island's capital where "CR7" was born in 1985. The museum's new two-storey site "will be able to welcome Ronaldo's future trophies," his cousin and museum director Nuno Viveiros said. The treasure trove charting the success of Madeira's most famous son draws in 200,000 visitors a year. It boasts two waxworks of the former Manchester United forward whilst a 3.4-metre-high (11 feet) bronze statue he unveiled of himself in December 2014 has been moved to greet visitors at the entrance. In January the statue was the target of graffiti when it was tagged with the name and shirt number of arch-rival Lionel Messi, hours after the Barcelona superstar saw off Ronaldo to claim a fifth world player of the year award. Among the 160 trophies on display are Ronaldo's three Ballons d'Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2016

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Any sliver of a doubt over whether Cristiano Ronaldo would lead Portugal into the Euro 2016 was erased on Tuesday when he was named in their 23-man squad for the finals.

Juve favourites for Champions League with Ronaldo in squad: Messi

Juve favourites for Champions League with Ronaldo in squad: Messi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Says Real Madrid weaker without the Portuguese

Ronaldo set to win Ballon d'or, claims Spanish media

Ronaldo set to win Ballon d'or, claims Spanish media

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Real Madrid star striker Critiano Ronaldo has been reportedly informed that he will be crowned this year's Ballon d'or winner.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rest crucial to Madrid's European dream

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rest crucial to Madrid's European dream

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

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

Ronaldo overtakes Romario

Ronaldo overtakes Romario

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Ronaldo labelled his former Brazil striking partner Romario as pretentious on Tuesday after the 1994 World Cup forward's description of himself as the team's most important player in 34 years.

Captain Chhetri to hang boots after World Cup qualifier next month

Captain Chhetri to hang boots after World Cup qualifier next month

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri had made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored on the occasion against Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, though, lost that game 1-2.

Serie A PIX: Ronaldo nets hat-trick; Ibra fails on return

Serie A PIX: Ronaldo nets hat-trick; Ibra fails on return

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Later on Monday, Lukaku's brace helped Inter to a win over Napoli, taking them atop the standings on goal difference from Juventus.

Honours even in Messi-Ronaldo showdown

Honours even in Messi-Ronaldo showdown

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Billed in Spain as the decisive showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or award, Sunday's La Liga El Clasico gave plenty of ammunition to both camps as each player netted twice in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Ronaldo hands Real first La Liga title since 2012

Ronaldo hands Real first La Liga title since 2012

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Real Madrid ended their five-year wait for the La Liga title on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored in a 2-0 win at Malaga, clinching a 33rd league triumph.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores four as Portugal flatten nine-man Andorra

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores four as Portugal flatten nine-man Andorra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals, including two in the first five minutes, to lead European champions Portugal to a 6-0 win over nine-man Andorra in their World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Will Neymar eclipse Messi and Ronaldo by next year?

Will Neymar eclipse Messi and Ronaldo by next year?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the two best players in the world right now but Neymar will eclipse them both next year, former Brazil striker Ronaldo told Reuters.