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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.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez shrugged off comparisons with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, saying he wanted to make his own mark on the World Cup.

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.

La Liga: Ronaldo brace sinks Getafe

La Liga: Ronaldo brace sinks Getafe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 18th and 19th La Liga goals of the season as Real Madrid survived some late pressure to win 3-2 at city rivals Getafe on Monday and trim the gap to leaders Barcelona back to two points.

Ronaldo slams ear-shattering Vuvuzela trumpets

Ronaldo slams ear-shattering Vuvuzela trumpets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the long list of football players and officials who have voiced their concern over the use of 'Vuvuzelas', which are creating an ear-shattering experience during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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.

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.

Ronaldo poised to leave Real

Ronaldo poised to leave Real

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

AC Milan has made a 4 million-pound offer offer for the Brazilian striker.

Ronaldo's new fashion statement - painted toenails

Ronaldo's new fashion statement - painted toenails

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo might have become a father lately, but the Portuguese footballer, who is a popular pin-up boy among the gay community, has been is very much in touch with his feminine side.

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

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Charges dropped against Miami fan for hugging Ronaldo

Charges dropped against Miami fan for hugging Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A prosecutor on Monday dropped charges against a 20-year-old college student who jumped out of the stands, ran onto the field and hugged Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo during an exhibition match in Miami in August.

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.

Patience is the key word: Ronaldo

Patience is the key word: Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

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.

Messi 'the flea' outpacing racehorse Ronaldo

Messi 'the flea' outpacing racehorse Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Images from the 'El Classico'match between Real Madrid and Barcelona FC played at the Bernabeu stadium on Saturday.

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.

Just how desperate are Manchester United fans to get Ronaldo back!

Just how desperate are Manchester United fans to get Ronaldo back!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Manchester United fans' plane-carried messages obsession has taken a step ahead with their latest effort reportedly attempted to bring their former forward Cristiano Ronaldo back home to Old Trafford.

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.

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

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of Portugal's biggest culprits, missing an easy chance late in the 1-1 draw with Iceland and firing a penalty against the post late in the Austria match.

Ronaldo fit but Benzema and Casemiro out against City: Zidane

Ronaldo fit but Benzema and Casemiro out against City: Zidane

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said Cristiano Ronaldo "is 100 percent" and will face Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg but striker Karim Benzema and midfielder Casemiro will miss the game. Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury which forced him to miss Madrids last three games in all competitions and has resumed full training. But Benzema is yet to recover from a hamstring problem and Casemiro is still out after a knock to the hip sustained in Saturday's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad. "Cristiano is fine, he is 100 percent. He has trained and will be with us tomorrow, there is no risk," Zidane told a news conference. "We need a 100 percent Cristiano," he said. "He's a different player. His numbers show that and I'm happy he's with us tomorrow. I'd have liked Karim and Casemiro to be there too, but others will play and that's that," added Zidane. "Karim's situation is different. He still has a problem and we don't want to take any risks," he said.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the 2008 Ballon d'Or, French magazine France Football said on its website (http://www.francefootball.fr ) Tuesday.

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.

China did it for Ronaldo's sake

China did it for Ronaldo's sake

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

China took it easy in this week's 2-0 friendly defeat to Portugal for fear of injuring Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and ruling him out of the World Cup, according to coach Gao Hongbo.

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 to have minor surgery

Ronaldo to have minor surgery

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Ronaldo will have a minor knee operation and will be ready to return to training with Real Madrid on July 27

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Was Ballon d'Or parade Ronaldo's taunt to Messi?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had reportedly 'taunted' Barcelona ace Lionel Messi after he won the Ballon d'Or by parading the trophy before Madrid's match against Granada, before firing a message as to who is the best around.

Ronaldo, Messi shortlisted for FIFA award

Ronaldo, Messi shortlisted for FIFA award

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was given a chance to defend his World Player of the Year title on Monday when he was named on the shortlist for this year's accolade.