News for 'Ronaldo'

Police probe Ronaldo-transvestite incident

Police probe Ronaldo-transvestite incident

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Police said on Monday they were investigating allegations by three transvestites that Brazilian soccer star and AC Milan forward Ronaldo threatened to harm them after he took them to a Rio de Janeiro motel. Police told a news conference they were also looking into an accusation by the 31-year-old player that one of the three men tried to extort 50,000 reais ($29,600) in return for not telling the media about the incident.

Ronaldo posts adorable photo of 'the two new loves of his life'

Ronaldo posts adorable photo of 'the two new loves of his life'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo posted an adorable photograph of his newborn twins on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

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La Liga: Ronaldo misses penalty as Madrid teams falter

La Liga: Ronaldo misses penalty as Madrid teams falter

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty as Real Madrid and neighbours Atletico were held to draws leaving Barcelona with an eight-point lead at the top of La Liga and 13 matches left.

Ronaldo rejects 300 million euro move to China, reveals agent

Ronaldo rejects 300 million euro move to China, reveals agent

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Speaking to Sky Italia at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Jorge Mendes said the deal would have been worth 100 million euros a year to the Portugal striker.

United praying Ronaldo does not emulate namesake

United praying Ronaldo does not emulate namesake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The Champions League provides a crackerjack of a fixture on Wednesday when Real Madrid hot-shot Cristiano Ronaldo faces Manchester United, the club where he made his name, for the first time.

Cristiano Ronaldo, most searched player on Google

Cristiano Ronaldo, most searched player on Google

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo has been named by Internet search engine Google as the most sought after World Cup player.

Ball admits stamping on Ronaldo

Ball admits stamping on Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Manchester City defender Michael Ball has admitted an FA charge of violent conduct after stamping on Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday's derby.

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Portugal forward will miss Real's league games against Villarreal, Getafe and Elche but will be available for the King's Cup semi-final, first leg at home to holders Atletico Madrid later on Wednesday and the return game next week.

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

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

Brazil's Ronaldo to take paternity test

Brazil's Ronaldo to take paternity test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Brazilian football star Ronaldo will undergo a paternity test to determine whether a five-year-old boy living in Singapore is his fourth child.

Messi doesn't play alone, says Ronaldo

Messi doesn't play alone, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Saturday's 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be more than a duel between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the Portuguese forward said on Thursday.

'Overweight' Ronaldo joins fitness race

'Overweight' Ronaldo joins fitness race

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Brazilian striker Ronaldo said he was eight kilos overweight but hoped to shed most of the excess within a month.

El Clasico high noon for Ronaldo and Messi

El Clasico high noon for Ronaldo and Messi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

As well as a potential title decider, Saturday's El Clasico between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona serves up the latest installment in the goal-scoring drama featuring record-setting marksmen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Injured Ronaldo to undergo stem cell therapy for quick recovery?

Injured Ronaldo to undergo stem cell therapy for quick recovery?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

It's been a week now since Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo hobbled off the pitch after injuring his thigh against Villarreal during a La Liga match last Wednesday.

Ronaldo says he has cleared the air with Blatter

Ronaldo says he has cleared the air with Blatter

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo has patched up his rift with Sepp Blatter following the FIFA president's hairdresser jibe and apparent imitation of the Portuguese international.

Cristiano Ronaldo named England's best

Cristiano Ronaldo named England's best

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The Portugal winger finished ahead of Didier Drogba of Chelsea and United team mates Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes in the 60th vote organised by the Football Writers' Association (FWA).

Revealed! Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wanted to abort the star

Revealed! Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wanted to abort the star

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo's mother has released a tell-all biography where she has revealed that she tried to abort the football star while she was pregnant.

La Liga: Ronaldo treble sinks Atletico, Barcelona held

La Liga: Ronaldo treble sinks Atletico, Barcelona held

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Atletico Madrid fans will have bitter memories of the last local derby at the Vicente Calderon stadium by scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 win for La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday. Ronaldo's deflected free kick put Real in charge in the 23rd minute in the first meeting of the teams since the Champions League final in May. The prolific Portuguese killed off Atletico's resistance by winning and converting a penalty in the 71st minute and capped a harrowing night for the home side by tapping in the third in the 77th.

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Saudi clubs have spent more than 400 million euros ($439 million) in the close season to sign players from Europe's elite teams.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick puts Juve into quarters; City thrash Schalke

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick puts Juve into quarters; City thrash Schalke

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Overworked Ronaldo claims he is close to best

Overworked Ronaldo claims he is close to best

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he suffered for pushing himself too much at the end of last season but is now close to his best as Real Madrid prepare to face Real Sociedad this weekend.

Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part in Real Madrid's game against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after the prolific Portuguese forward was left out of the squad on Friday.

Champions League: Real banking on Ronaldo goal power against City

Champions League: Real banking on Ronaldo goal power against City

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Real Madrid are hoping the fit-again Cristiano Ronaldo can lead them into the Champions League final although strike partner Karim Benzema remains a doubt for Wednesday's return match with Manchester City.

'Worst moment in my life'

'Worst moment in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'It was very difficult to understand what is going on in that period of our life.'

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo ended his early-season drought in emphatic style when he hit five goals in a 6-0 romp at Espanyol on Saturday to become the club's record scorer in La Liga.

Ronaldo edges Messi to bag La Liga's best player award

Ronaldo edges Messi to bag La Liga's best player award

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Barcelona's Lionel Messi for the first time to clinch La Liga's best player award among a hat-trick of awards he won at the Spanish top flight's annual gala.

Ronaldo is Player of the Year

Ronaldo is Player of the Year

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The Manchester United midfielder pulled off a rare double when he was named both PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.

Euro Preview: Ronaldo poses biggest threat to Polish defense

Euro Preview: Ronaldo poses biggest threat to Polish defense

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Poland have an impressive defensive record at Euro 2016 but standing in their way to a semi-final spot is arguably one of sport's greatest-ever athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struck his fifth international hat-trick, including a spectacular volleyed opener, to lead the European champions to a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Manipur mob torches IRB jawan's house as he foils bids to loot weapons

Manipur mob torches IRB jawan's house as he foils bids to loot weapons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The jawan performed his duty well and did not allow the rioters to loot the police weapons store, security officials said.

Ronaldo strikes as Portugal crush Belgium

Ronaldo strikes as Portugal crush Belgium

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal crushed Belgium 4-0 in their Euro 2008 qualifier in Group A on Saturday.

Messi, Ronaldo score twice in drawn 'Clasico'

Messi, Ronaldo score twice in drawn 'Clasico'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stole the limelight as Barcelona and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in a thrilling La Liga 'El Clasico' at the Nou Camp on Sunday.

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

Ronaldo fit and raring to fire Real to more European glory

Ronaldo fit and raring to fire Real to more European glory

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will be "100 percent" in Saturday's Champions League final as he attempts to fire Real Madrid to a record-extending 11th European Cup and further torment their city rivals, Atletico.

Kohli talks fitness, Ronaldo in chat with Chhetri

Kohli talks fitness, Ronaldo in chat with Chhetri

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Till the time I play sport, I'll train like a maniac, the Indian cricket captain tells national football skipper Sunil Chhetri in an Instagram Live chat, credits trainer Shanker Basu for his physical transformation.

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale have been shortlisted for this year's coveted Ballon d'Or award.

La Liga: Ronaldo lifts Real; first win for Neville

La Liga: Ronaldo lifts Real; first win for Neville

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in a thrilling match at the Bernabeu to move within a point of leaders Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo names son after himself

Cristiano Ronaldo names son after himself

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo's family revealed that the soccer ace has named his son after himself. The Portuguese striker, 25, is on holiday in the US with Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk after leaving his baby with his mother and sister.

Ronaldo nets hat-trick in Real rout of Sociedad

Ronaldo nets hat-trick in Real rout of Sociedad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and Real Madrid rattled in four goals before halftime in a 5-1 La Liga rout of Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu in Madrid.