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Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'His batting skills are unbelievable. He is a guy you cannot leave out in any era. If a guy is averaging 50 plus in all versions of the game, then that is something which is unheard of'

World Cup sidelights: Model gets ejected for stalking Ronaldo

World Cup sidelights: Model gets ejected for stalking Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Former 'Miss Bumbum' Andressa Urach was kicked out for obsessively following Cristiano Ronaldo at Portugal's training session, it has been revealed.

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.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund, after missing their La Liga win over Atletico Madrid through injury, coach Jose Mourinho said.

Euro 2016: Austria wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack

Euro 2016: Austria wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Austria will double mark Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo when the teams clash at Euro 2016 on Saturday, but fear that it could create space for his teammates to wreak havoc, Austria's captain Christian Fuchs said. The two nations had been considered the strongest teams in Group F, but the pressure on both has intensified after disappointing opening games. Portugal could only draw 1-1 with tournament debutants Iceland, while Austria lost 2-0 to unfancied Hungary. The prospect of stopping the three-times world player of the year has added to Austria's worries.

Juve's Ronaldo to face old club United in Champions League

Juve's Ronaldo to face old club United in Champions League

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Last season's runners-up Liverpool, big-spending French league champions Paris St Germain and Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli were thrown together in the pick of the groups while holders Real Madrid must face last season's semi-finalists AS Roma.

Ronaldo's ban appeal rejected

Ronaldo's ban appeal rejected

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Real Madrid's appeal against Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and two-match suspension has been rejected, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Thursday.

From footballer to hotelier: Ronaldo to invest in 'CR7' hotels

From footballer to hotelier: Ronaldo to invest in 'CR7' hotels

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will invest over USD 40 million in hotels bearing his CR7 moniker in his native Portugal, Madrid and New York.

Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo

Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

A row has broken out between Real Madrid and the Portuguese Football Federation over whether injured forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be called up for the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia.

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.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

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Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Brazil's Ronaldo has set himself the goals for 2010 of helping Corinthians win the South American Libertadores Cup and making it to his fifth World Cup.

Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar: VOTE for your FIFA Player of the Year

Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar: VOTE for your FIFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League title and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals earlier this year.

Ronaldo to miss Brazil friendly

Ronaldo to miss Brazil friendly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Real said that the decision was made to avoid the player making another long trip after recently returning from Brazil because of a family illness.

Ronaldo splits up with fiancee

Ronaldo splits up with fiancee

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Ronaldo has split up with fiancee Daniella Cicarelli less than three months after the couple threw a lavish engagement party.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Nothing is impossible in the world of football, especially if it concerns, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate success and set a world record with their 28th straight win in all competitions.

Ronaldo careful to avoid Fergie hair-dryer

Ronaldo careful to avoid Fergie "hair-dryer"

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo studiously avoided talk of Real Madrid after Manchester United booked their place in Sunday's Club World Cup final.

Ronaldo most popular player in team: poll

Ronaldo most popular player in team: poll

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

A survey showed 27 percent of those polled thought Ronaldo is the team's best player. Kaka followed with 14 percent and Ronaldinho with 12.

Ronaldo wins FIFA World Player award

Ronaldo wins FIFA World Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFA World Player of the Year at a ceremony on Monday. Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi was second, with Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres third.

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

From an exclusive interview with GQ magazine's Daniel Riley, for GQ India's April 2016 issue, here are 12 things you should know about Cristiano Ronaldo - the footballer, the father and the man

How Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to an ailing fan

How Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to an ailing fan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to a Spanish child ahead of Portugal vs United States World Cup clash on Monday with a distinct hairstyle.

Ronaldo returns with toe injury

Ronaldo returns with toe injury

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Ronaldo returned from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is planning a fresh 24-team Club World Cup to start with a 'pilot' edition in 2021.

Real see off Getafe thanks to Ronaldo double

Real see off Getafe thanks to Ronaldo double

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Real Madrid moved four points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring either side of a Gareth Bale strike in a 3-0 win at Getafe on Sunday.

World Cup diary: Neymar joins Messi and Ronaldo in Kazan mural club

World Cup diary: Neymar joins Messi and Ronaldo in Kazan mural club

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

It has been a busy World Cup for Kazan's mural artists and in the early hours of Thursday morning they were back at work again painting the face of Neymar on a wall behind the Brazil team hotel.

Ferguson says Ronaldo move was inevitable

Ferguson says Ronaldo move was inevitable

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid had been inevitable.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo fit for Portugal's Germany testWorld Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo fit for Portugal's Germany test

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo fit for Portugal's Germany testWorld Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo fit for Portugal's Germany test

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

World Player of the Year, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, said he had nothing more to prove in his career as he declared himself fit for Monday's World Cup Group G match against Germany.

Ronaldo grabs double as Messi breaks goal record

Ronaldo grabs double as Messi breaks goal record

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as leaders Real Madrid subdued Eibar 4-0 on Saturday while Lionel Messi set a La Liga record of 253 goals with a hat-trick in second-placed Barcelona's 5-1 rout of Sevilla.

PICS: Ronaldo double as Real down PSG; Liverpool rout Porto

PICS: Ronaldo double as Real down PSG; Liverpool rout Porto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1, while Sadio Mane grabbed a hat-trick as Liverpool demolished Porto 5-0 away in the Champions League round-of-16 on Wednesday.

Real seek to defuse anger over Ronaldo

Real seek to defuse anger over Ronaldo

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Real Madrid sought to appease Manchester United on Tuesday after the European champions threatened to report them to world football's governing body FIFA over their interest in Cristiano Ronaldo. The English champions are determined to hold on to a player who scored 42 goals for United in the season just ended and was voted English Footballer of the Year for a second year running.

Ferguson hits out at Real over Ronaldo

Ferguson hits out at Real over Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Alex Ferguson told Real Madrid on Friday that Manchester United would not be bullied into selling Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Ronaldo will play a farewell match with Brazil in June to mark the end of a career in which he won two World Cup winners medals, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Ronaldo, new girlfriend in Brazil

Ronaldo, new girlfriend in Brazil

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Ronaldo took his new girlfriend to watch him training with Brazil on Tuesday while coach Carlos Alberto Parreira thanked her for helping the Real Madrid forward lose weight.

Ronaldo didn't take criticism well, claims Mourinho

Ronaldo didn't take criticism well, claims Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Self-proclaimed 'Special One' Jose Mourinho had only one problem with Cristiano Ronaldo when he coached him at Real Madrid -- he thought the world's most expensive player was a bit of a know-it-all.

CL PHOTOS: Ronaldo sets record, Leverkusen, Olympiakos into last 16

CL PHOTOS: Ronaldo sets record, Leverkusen, Olympiakos into last 16

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo set a Champions League group phase scoring record on Tuesday as Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiakos Piraeus reached the last 16 and snow forced Galatasaray's match with Juventus to be abandoned.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo announces retirement

Brazilian striker Ronaldo announces retirement

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo will announce his retirement from soccer on Monday, he told a Brazilian newspaper.