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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.

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.

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.

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Ronaldo being benched in Portugal's 6-1 demolition of Switzerland has caused some of his die-hard fans to reconsider the current state of affairs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 misses playing for Brazil

Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

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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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'No title can take anything from you'

'No title can take anything from you'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'No title can explain the impact you've had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That's a gift from god.'

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo wept tears of despair then tears of joy as Portugal stunned host France to lift the 2016 Euro Title in Paris. The Portuguese talisman has won everything at club level with Manchester United and Real Madrid. But Ronaldo has now become a true great after leading his country to European glory- Portugal's first major football title. Ronaldo tried to fight through pain due to a knee injury that he had suffered during the match but the knee injury took it's toll on him as Portugal lost their captain, who had to be carried off on a stretcher.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo's treble takes Real to semis

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo's treble takes Real to semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's fifth Champions League hat-trick inspired Real Madrid to a 3-0 comeback victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Tuesday that clinched a place in the semi-finals for a sixth successive season.

Cristiano Ronaldo made ex-girlfriend feel 'ugly, insecure'

Cristiano Ronaldo made ex-girlfriend feel 'ugly, insecure'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo's former girlfriend Irina Shayk has revealed that she used to feel ugly and insecure with the Real Madrid forward player.

Ronaldo completes Real Madrid move

Ronaldo completes Real Madrid move

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo completed his 80 million pound world record transfer to Real Madrid on Friday, signing a six-year deal with the Primera Liga club.

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.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo dating TV presenter Villalon?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo dating TV presenter Villalon?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Lucia Villalon Puras, a presenter for Real Madrid Television, is reportedly being rumored to be Cristiano Ronaldo's new girlfriend.