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La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a first-half penalty as injury-depleted Real Madrid recovered from their derby defeat by Atletico Madrid at the weekend with a 3-1 win at Levante on Wednesday.

PIX: Ronaldo beats Messi again to retain FIFA world best player award

PIX: Ronaldo beats Messi again to retain FIFA world best player award

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Real Madrid's Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best soccer player in the world for the second year running at FIFA's The Best awards gala on Monday.

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and missed another as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1.

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Losing a final to Cristiano Ronaldo has become an unfortunate habit for Antoine Griezmann and he is not happy about it.

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.

Ronaldo back from injury

Ronaldo back from injury

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is satisfied with Ronaldo's recovery from a thigh injury

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a father

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a father

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced Sunday he has fathered a baby boy with a woman who has chosen to remain anonymous and with whom he has agreed to keep exclusive guardianship of the child.

WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo lifts Portugal, Belgium net 8

WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo lifts Portugal, Belgium net 8

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo converted one penalty, missed another and also scored from open play as Portugal beat Latvia 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. On a typically dramatic night for the Portugal captain, Ronaldo fired the European champions ahead from his first spot kick of the evening in the first half, but missed a chance to double their lead when his second effort struck the post.

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are potential targets for Inter-Miami, co-owner David Beckham said on Wednesday, underscoring his team's global ambition as they prepare to make their long-awaited Major League Soccer debut this weekend.

Relentless Ronaldo does it again for Portugal

Relentless Ronaldo does it again for Portugal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

On this evidence the Czech Republic could play a dozen quarter-finals and still not produce the number of goal attempts that Cristiano Ronaldo managed on his own in another display of awesome authority by the Portugal skipper.

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'

Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil

Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

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.

Mueller pays tribute to Ronaldo

Mueller pays tribute to Ronaldo

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

'In my opinion, he's the best, most complete attacker there is at the moment,' said the former West Germany striker.

Euro 2016: Bale plays down importance of Ronaldo duel

Euro 2016: Bale plays down importance of Ronaldo duel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Gareth Bale says Wales' Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday will not be decided by his personal duel with Real Madrid team mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

EPL: Will Van Gaal bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford?

EPL: Will Van Gaal bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Manchester United football team manager Louis van Gaal would reportedly like to sign Real Madrid's ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo, but he does not expect the Spanish giants to sell.

Ronaldo released on bail

Ronaldo released on bail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Cristiano Ronaldo was released on bail after being interviewed by police over an allegation of rape

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.

International Friendly: Ronaldo misses penalty as Bulgaria shock Portugal

International Friendly: Ronaldo misses penalty as Bulgaria shock Portugal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Brazilian-born Marcelinho scored on his Bulgaria debut while Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal as the visitors pulled off a shock 1-0 friendly win over the Euro 2016 finalists on Friday.

Euro final: French defender Sagna 'not afraid' of Ronaldo challenge

Euro final: French defender Sagna 'not afraid' of Ronaldo challenge

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

France right back Bacary Sagna will face the daunting task of keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's Euro 2016 final.

Ronaldo suffers calf injury

Ronaldo suffers calf injury

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The Real Madrid striker will miss the club's King's Cup match against Athletic Bilbao

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon D'Or, following media reports that the forward has not been short-listed for the award's final three for the first time since 2010.

Ronaldo still the danger man

Ronaldo still the danger man

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Ronaldo is the type of player who saves his best for his country rather than his club

Messi upstages Ronaldo with Spartak double

Messi upstages Ronaldo with Spartak double

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Lionel Messi proved that anything Cristiano Ronaldo can do he can do better when he struck twice for Barcelona to rescue a 3-2 comeback win for the favourites at home to Spartak Moscow in their Champions League Group G opener on Wednesday.

Why didn't Ronaldo celebrate his goal?

Why didn't Ronaldo celebrate his goal?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have popularised the new trend of not celebrating goals.

Ronaldo steals show from Ibrahimovic in titanic clash

Ronaldo steals show from Ibrahimovic in titanic clash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

It was billed as a clash of the titans with Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the starring roles but at the end of the night Portugal's captain took the plaudits as his stunning hat-trick clinched a World Cup spot.

Benzema blossoming under Ancelotti even under Ronaldo's shadow

Benzema blossoming under Ancelotti even under Ronaldo's shadow

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Whatever Karim Benzema does in a Real Madrid shirt his achievements are generally overshadowed by the exploits of Cristiano Ronaldo yet the France forward has a splendid Champions League record of his own.

Ronaldo steers Portugal into last eight

Ronaldo steers Portugal into last eight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Portugal deservedly beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and eliminate the Dutch, beaten World Cup finalists two years ago.

Goals are in my DNA, says Ronaldo after taming Wolves

Goals are in my DNA, says Ronaldo after taming Wolves

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after a remarkable 35th career hat-trick fired Real Madrid past VfL Wolfsburg.

Trickster Ronaldo puts Real on verge of Champions League final

Trickster Ronaldo puts Real on verge of Champions League final

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward put his team on the verge of their third final in four years and took his tally to 103 goals in the competition as he helped Madrid vanquish their neighbours at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Greatest footballer? Ronaldo will have to wait for the honour...

Greatest footballer? Ronaldo will have to wait for the honour...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is of the opinion that he would be considered one of the greatest footballers of all time in history by the time he retires.

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

It is over... Ronaldo confirms split with girlfriend

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his split with Russian model gal-pal Irina Shayk.

Ronaldo faces no competition in winning 'Salon d'Or' award

Ronaldo faces no competition in winning 'Salon d'Or' award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo might have some competition in the run for the Ballon d'Or award this year but the forward has no competition when it comes to having the best hair in the game as he won the Salon d'Or for the best hair in the game.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

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'80 Percent fit' Ronaldo set to miss another La Liga game

'80 Percent fit' Ronaldo set to miss another La Liga game

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League semi-final second leg with Manchester City on May 4.

'Griezmann in same league as Ronaldo, Messi'

'Griezmann in same league as Ronaldo, Messi'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

France right back Bacary Sagna said teammate Antoine Griezmann now belonged to the same elite club as the Portugal forward.

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not clever enough to become FIFA president one day in the future.

Now, Romario praises Ronaldo, 2014 organisers

Now, Romario praises Ronaldo, 2014 organisers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Former Brazil striker Romario, having slammed his country's preparations to stage the 2014 finals, adopted a more conciliatory tone on a visit to the Local Organising Committee on Friday.

Fit-again Ronaldo to play full 90 minutes against Sporting: Zidane

Fit-again Ronaldo to play full 90 minutes against Sporting: Zidane

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will play the full 90 minutes against boyhood club Sporting Lisbon as he steps up his return from injury in the Champions League on Wednesday, coach Zinedine Zidane said.

Of Zidane's tactical brain and Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess

Of Zidane's tactical brain and Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Zinedine Zidane overcame the biggest challenge of his fledgling coaching career as Real Madrid brushed aside VfL Wolfsburg to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League semi-finals.