News for 'Year Cristiano Ronaldo'

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.

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Exor, the investment holding of Italy's Agnelli family, owns nearly 30 percent of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and 64 percent of Juventus. FCA and Juventus are completely separate entities, each managing their own finances and operations.

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Real Madrid's reliance on their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was more evident than ever on Tuesday as the Spanish and European champions meekly lost 1-0 at Espanyol in La Liga.

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon have been nominated for the UEFA's Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Tuesday.

Rooney urges Ronaldo to stay at Man United

Rooney urges Ronaldo to stay at Man United

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Striker Wayne Rooney has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay and continue their prolific partnership at Manchester United.

'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.'

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years

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'

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for an emotional return to his former club Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday but believes the Italian side can win by executing their gameplan.

Lewandowski set to overtake Ronaldo!

Lewandowski set to overtake Ronaldo!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'He is the world's best centre-forward and I hope he scores against Paris too.'

Salah strong contender to loosen Messi and Ronaldo's hold on Ballon d'Or

Salah strong contender to loosen Messi and Ronaldo's hold on Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Salah's strikes brought him to a remarkable 43 goals in all competitions this season, keeping him at the front of the list of top scorers in Europe

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Real Madrid have started the season flying with three wins from three games.

Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real to win

Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real to win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice to lift Real Madrid to a 4-1 home win over Real Sociedad on Sunday which trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to seven points.

World Cup: Ronaldo returns as pointless Portugal play to save campaign

World Cup: Ronaldo returns as pointless Portugal play to save campaign

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo is all set for his second chance to shine in Brazil when pointless Portugal attempt to get their World Cup campaign back on track against Juergen Klinsmann's United States in sultry Manaus on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in an explosive Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday.

La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to hit 30 La Liga goals in six consecutive seasons as he inspired Real Madrid to a 4-0 thrashing of Eibar on Saturday.

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Portugal captain Cristano Ronaldo became the country's record goal-scorer during their 5-1 win against Cameroon in an international friendly on Wednesday.

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

Ronaldo will be Real Madrid player for next five seasons

Ronaldo will be Real Madrid player for next five seasons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Real Madrid have moved to tie Cristiano Ronaldo to the club until the end of the 2017-18 season by agreeing a three-year contract extension with the prolific Portugal forward.

Football Roundup: Ronaldo cleared to face United in Champions League

Football Roundup: Ronaldo cleared to face United in Champions League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

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Real restore four-point lead as Ronaldo 'tricks again

Real restore four-point lead as Ronaldo 'tricks again

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Leaders Real Madrid restored their four-point advantage over chasing Barcelona when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his seventh hat-trick of the La Liga campaign in a 4-1 drubbing of city neighbours Atletico on Wednesday.

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.

De Gea matches Ronaldo as he is crowned United's Player of the Year

De Gea matches Ronaldo as he is crowned United's Player of the Year

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Goalkeeper David de Gea has bagged Manchester United's Player of the Year award for the third consecutive time.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Pele get emotional at Ballon d'Or awards night

PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Pele get emotional at Ballon d'Or awards night

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after being voted the world's best player for 2013 on Monday, ending his great rival Lionel Messi's dominance of the award.

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Love him or loathe him, there is no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo has had a profound effect on Portugal's national team since making his debut against Kazakhstan in August 2003.

Euro: Acid test for world-class Ronaldo

Euro: Acid test for world-class Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Goal-machine Cristiano Ronaldo is at the peak of his career but the world's most expensive player still has one unfulfilled ambition -- to win a major international trophy for Portugal.

It's good that Portugal are not favourites: Ronaldo

It's good that Portugal are not favourites: Ronaldo

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended Lionel Messi's four-year reign as soccer's best player in 2013 and a starring role for Portugal at the World Cup finals would cap another stellar season for the astonishing forward.

Ronaldo's best is yet to come: Ferguson

Ronaldo's best is yet to come: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Cristiano Ronaldo has already scored 10 goals this season.

Fit-again Ronaldo back to his prolific best

Fit-again Ronaldo back to his prolific best

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Portuguese admitted he had over-stretched himself after having knee problems at the back end of the last season which he carried into the World Cup and then suffered a hamstring injury at the start of this campaign.

Ronaldo brushes aside queries about Madrid future

Ronaldo brushes aside queries about Madrid future

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo is to avoid public discussions of a possible contract renewal with Real Madrid and plans to focus instead on winning matches, he said on Wednesday.

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.

Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has received an offer to leave Real Madrid and join Italian champions Juventus, a source close to the player said.

Ronaldo confident of sweeping awards

Ronaldo confident of sweeping awards

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo backed himself to win the 2008 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards after inspiring Manchester United double.

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sebastian Vettel are among the top favourites to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, to be announced in Kuala Lumpur on March 26.

La Liga: Real Madrid on verge of title after Ronaldo inspires

La Liga: Real Madrid on verge of title after Ronaldo inspires

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday to take Zinedine Zidane's side three points clear at the top of La Liga.

I want to end my career at Real Madrid: Ronaldo

I want to end my career at Real Madrid: Ronaldo

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's new five-year contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the Spanish club until the age of 36 will not be his last, he said on Monday. The 31-year-old forward joined Real in 2009 and is the European champions' all-time leading scorer with 371 goals in 360 games. "The numbers are impressive. I certainly never expected to make history at the best club in the world," the Portugal captain told a news conference. "This new contract is a dream come true. But this is my penultimate contract.

Ronaldo is Portugal's pin-up

Ronaldo is Portugal's pin-up

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Bale to be measured against Ronaldo and Neymar

Bale to be measured against Ronaldo and Neymar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Gareth Bale will have to find his place within a star-studded Madrid line-up quickly because the world's most expensive player is sure to be compared constantly with his new team mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar.