News for 'Ronaldo'

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.

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.

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sunil Chhetri stirred up emotions in his final international outing but the Indian football team just could not rise to the occasion as it settled for a goalless draw against Kuwait.

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.

'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.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Football Briefs: Ronaldo backheel earns Real late draw

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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 back in Madrid

Ronaldo back in Madrid

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Brazilian striker had rushed back to his home country on Friday because of a family illness but said that the problem is now resolved.

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 factfile

Ronaldo factfile

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

A chronological update of the football ace's career.

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.

CL: Real Madrid qualify with Ronaldo's brace

CL: Real Madrid qualify with Ronaldo's brace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo took a leaf out of Lionel Messi's book when he reached a personal landmark and led Real Madrid into the Champions League knockout stages by scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday.

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.

Ferguson reserves high praise for Cristiano Ronaldo

Ferguson reserves high praise for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager was all praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, in his autobiography published on Tuesday, stating that the Real Madrid super star surpassed all other great players he'd coached.

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.

Ronaldo congratulates Klose on equalling his World Cup record

Ronaldo congratulates Klose on equalling his World Cup record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo congratulated Miroslav Klose after the German equalled his record of 15 World Cup goals on Saturday.

Ronaldo frightened by media frenzy

Ronaldo frightened by media frenzy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Brazilian striker Ronaldo, injured by a microphone during a media frenzy at the end of his comeback match on Wednesday, described the experience as frightening on Thursday.

Ronaldo hopeful for Brazil

Ronaldo hopeful for Brazil

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Ronaldo denies Chelsea talk

Ronaldo denies Chelsea talk

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker said he has no plans to join the English club.

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who defeated Barcelona star Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon d'or award for the fourth time, has said the victory celebrations have been tarnished by allegations of tax fraud. Ronaldo, who lifted the coveted award after inspiring Zinedine Zidane's side to the Champions League glory and Portugal to the European Championship 2016 trophy, said the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones and also "partly spoiled the pleasure" of winning the coveted award.

Who will win Ballon d'Or? Ronaldo or Messi?

Who will win Ballon d'Or? Ronaldo or Messi?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will resume their perennial battle to be crowned the world's best footballer after they headed the shortlist of 30 players for the 2016 Ballon d'Or announced on Monday.

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Several media houses have sensationalised Cristiano Ronaldo's 'bromance' with Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari.

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid this summer, after reportedly being miffed over club president Florentino Perez's growing closeness with teammate Gareth Bale.

Ronaldo highest scorer at WC

Ronaldo highest scorer at WC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Brazil's Ronaldo broke Gerd Mueller's record for the highest number of goals in the World Cup.

Ronaldo extends Real contract

Ronaldo extends Real contract

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Ronaldo has agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid until 2008, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.

Ronaldo to sit out for Granada visit, no problem says Zidane

Ronaldo to sit out for Granada visit, no problem says Zidane

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'I speak with Cristiano all the time and I know him very well. He knows that until now he played 60-70 games a season and the accumulation of all those years meant he needs to rest a little'

Ronaldo eyes Pele's record

Ronaldo eyes Pele's record

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Ronaldo has scored 46 goals in 70 full internationals and needs exactly 50 more to beat Pele's total of 95.

Ronaldo not for sale: Man United

Ronaldo not for sale: Man United

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Manchester United said on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo is "not for sale" despite the Portuguese winger's comments saying he wants to join Real Madrid. The 23-year-old told reporters after Portugal's 3-2 Euro 2008 quarter-final defeat by Germany on Thursday that "the possibilities [of going to Real] are big but it doesn't depend on me".

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed minnows Iceland for proverbially 'parking the bus' in front of their goal.

Real draw, Ronaldo injured

Real draw, Ronaldo injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

The Brazilian ruled himself out of Real's Champions League game against Bayern Munich next week and said he feared a lengthy absence.

Ronaldo backs Blatter's 'slave' outburst

Ronaldo backs Blatter's 'slave' outburst

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo believes FIFA president Sepp Blatter was right to compare long-term contracts between soccer players and their clubs as a form of "modern slavery".

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Hertha Berlin's Salomon Kalou scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, to earn a last-gasp 2-2 draw at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

La Liga: Ronaldo 'tricks for Real; win eludes Valencia's Neville

La Liga: Ronaldo 'tricks for Real; win eludes Valencia's Neville

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Prolific Cristiano Ronaldo hit a 35th hat-trick for Real Madrid who swept aside Espanyol 6-0 in a ruthless attacking display in La Liga on Sunday.

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle has equated himself with football superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo in his recently-released autobiography 'Six Machine'.