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Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

One of the publications, the French investigative portal Mediapart, said Ronaldo and his Portuguese compatriot Mourinho had benefited from a tax optimisation system developed by their agent Jorge Mendes, who owns Gestifute.

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to return to action as he prepares for his first start of the season when Real Madrid begin their Champions League defence on Wednesday against APOEL Nicosia, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday.

PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including two late goals, to give Portugal a 3-1 win over Switzerland in a Nations League semi-final featuring an extraordinary VAR incident on Wednesday.

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Ronaldo, who won the award last year, topped the scoring charts with 15 goals in the competition as Real Madrid won a third consecutive European crown.

La Liga: Ronaldo allays injury concerns before Rayo visit

La Liga: Ronaldo allays injury concerns before Rayo visit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has played down an injury suffered during his side's 3-0 win over Villarreal in their La Liga match on Wednesday, saying that he is in a good condition.

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona, Juventus win; PSG lose at home

PIX: Barcelona, Juventus win; PSG lose at home

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Lionel Messi dragged a nervous Barcelona to a 1-0 win at home to Levante in La Liga, while Cristiano Ronaldo converted two late penalties on his 100th appearance for Juventus in all competitions as the Serie A titleholders ground out a 3-1 win away to a dogged Genoa side.

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Data and measurement company Nielsen Sports which ranked 30 countries according to the percentage of the population who described themselves as interested in football, showed that UAE tops list of soccer crazy nations.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Ajax confident despite being held at home by Juve

Ajax confident despite being held at home by Juve

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We have a team with much potential and we are showing that in the Champions League. It's not for nothing we have made it to the quarter-finals'

Current Bayern team better than 2013 champion squad: Neuer

Current Bayern team better than 2013 champion squad: Neuer

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Neuer, David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Muller were a part of the Bayern Munich squad that won the Champions League in 2013, defeating Borrusia Dortmund in the final.

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

They have one of the most exciting squads around, full of proven matchwinners to take the burden off Ronaldo.

'Ronaldo creates one problem but solves 100'

'Ronaldo creates one problem but solves 100'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

For all his titles and incomparable statistics, Ronaldo sometimes appears to have an overbearing presence on a team

Ronaldo foul sets World Cup penalties record

Ronaldo foul sets World Cup penalties record

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

A foul on Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's Group B clash against Iran on Monday resulted in a record 19th penalty at the World Cup.

Is Ronaldo headed to Juventus?

Is Ronaldo headed to Juventus?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Italian soccer club Juventus FC said that it is considering many opportunities in the player market amid media speculation it is in talks to sign Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Defending champions Bayern Munich must face Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid after they were drawn together in Champions League Group A alongside Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Ronaldo gearing up for Real Madrid return

Ronaldo gearing up for Real Madrid return

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Portugal star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been out of action since injuring his knee in the successful Euro 2016 final, has vowed to return soon after stepping up training at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training base.

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.

PIX: Atletico take sweet revenge on Real to lift Super Cup

PIX: Atletico take sweet revenge on Real to lift Super Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Diego Costa gave Europa League holders Atletico a dream start against Champions League winners Real by firing them ahead after 49 seconds, knocking down a long pass and smashing the ball into the net from a tight angle.

Real president 'not contemplating' Ronaldo departure

Real president 'not contemplating' Ronaldo departure

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo has not spoken to Real Madrid officials about a transfer away from Spain and he is not expected to leave the European champions during the close season, club president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Ronaldo celebrates Euro win with Ferguson

Ronaldo celebrates Euro win with Ferguson

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his nation's maiden Euro 2016 victory with a special man.

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said his former club Manchester United lacked 'a bit of an identity' under the tutelage of sacked manager Louis van Gaal.

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo says he decided to quit Real Madrid this summer because the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, only ever saw him as a means of making money.

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

His goal completed a comeback after Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus 2-1 in front.

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Floyd Mayweather tops the Forbes list of best paid athletes for the fourth time in seven years, followed by soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg starred in the match as Denmark defeated the Czech Republic 2-1

Champions League draw: Barca to face PSG in last 16

Champions League draw: Barca to face PSG in last 16

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The two-legged ties will be played from February 16.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'.

Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina does sexy striptease

Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina does sexy striptease

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Russian beauty Irina Shayk recently gave a post Christmas treat by performing a steamy striptease.

Real as hungry as ever, Zidane warns Liverpool

Real as hungry as ever, Zidane warns Liverpool

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has warned Liverpool that his side are as hungry as ever to win the Champions League, rejecting claims that the Spanish giants might have lost their edge ahead of Saturday's final in Kiev.

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After seeing Cristiano Ronaldo pick up a fifth Ballon d'Or on Thursday, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane described the Portuguese forward as the greatest player ever.

Money is not the problem, says unhappy Ronaldo

Money is not the problem, says unhappy Ronaldo

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo said he regretted taking the attention away from Real Madrid's third consecutive Champions League crown after hinting the 3-1 final victory over Liverpool was his last game but reiterated that he is not happy with the club.

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I asked him what he thought of the result and he said he liked it' 'He said it made him look older and asked for it to be thinned out a bit to make it smoother and more jovial'

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Ronaldo signs off perfect year in style

Ronaldo signs off perfect year in style

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo signed off his stellar 2016 in style on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick to lift Real Madrid to Club World Cup glory and underline his status as the world's best player.

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

EPL: Spurs' stunning victory at Leicester; United win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Steven Bergwijn scored twice in stoppage time as Tottenham Hotspur stunned Leicester City and pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Ronaldo becomes ball kid at ATP Finals

Ronaldo becomes ball kid at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Ronaldo got involved in ball kid duties while watching world number one Novak Djokovic's opening match against John Isner of America as the tennis ball bounced into the stands near the first row where he was sitting.

PICS: Relentless Belgium too good for Finland

PICS: Relentless Belgium too good for Finland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Finland, who came third with three points, must wait until the end of the group stage to see if their adventure in a first ever major tournament will continue and they need a series of results to go their way if they are to make the last 16.