Christian Ronaldo

THE HAGUE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Portugal had difficulties to qualify for Euro 2012, but will nevertheless start the forthcoming tournament in Ukraine and Poland with high expectations, thanks to one man, Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo and nine other Portuguese international players were subjected to random doping tests at their Obidos training camp Friday, local press reported. The tests were carried out by anti-doping officials from European football's ...  

Goal.com is publishing exclusive extracts from Luca Caioli's new book, Ronaldo: The Obsession for Perfection, which charts the Portuguese forward's spectacular rise from a poor childhood in Madeira to superstardom with Sporting Lisbon ...  

A free-kick goal is one of the most exciting spectacles in world football.Is there anything more majestic in the game of football than watching a laser free-kick fly into the postage stamp?The stadium seems to hold its collective breath and time stands still as the ball hurtles toward the net. On soccer's second-biggest stage, some of the world's greatest free-kick takers will take the field to showcase their talents for the whole planet. Here...  

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the football stars who feature in a new viral clip. Several players appear in the video, which sees various celebrations edited to include rather hilarious outcomes. Ronaldo shoots lasers into Rooney's face ...  

Portugal cannot afford to rely too heavily on their talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2012 because he "can't do everything on his own", warned centre-back Pepe on Thursday.  

Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain and star of the Portuguese national team, believes that his team is under no pressure, as it prepares to test itself in the most difficult group in the upcoming European Championship. After qualifying for the tournament via a ...  

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to be the player of the Euro 2012 tournament, with the former keeper also sighting Christian Eriksen as a playmaker to watch. Ronaldo has been a superstar for Real Madrid, taking the ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo makes a big difference for Portugal. When an ankle injury kept him out of Portugal's first two European championship qualifying games, the team drew at home against Cyprus and lost to Norway. When the captain returned, Portugal racked up ...  

Germany head coach Joachim Low has intimated that he will not attempt to have Cristiano Ronaldo man-marked during his side's Euro 2012 group match against Portugal. The Real Madrid forward is widely regarded as the Seleccao's biggest attacking threat and ...  

Portugal cannot afford to rely too heavily on their talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2012 because he "can't do everything on his own", warned centre-back Pepe on Thursday. "The responsibility is for everyone," said Pepe, who also plays ...  

PORTUGAL cannot afford to rely too heavily on Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2012 because he "can't do everything on his own". "The responsibility is for everyone," warned centre back Pepe, who also plays alongside Portugal captain Ronaldo at Real Madrid.  

The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward's trickery, pace and ferocious shots will be a highlight for football lovers at Euro 2012 where he hopes to captain his country to a long-awaited success. Like his nemesis, Lionel Messi of Barcelona, Ronaldo ...  

Coach profile: Paulo Bento Squad profiles: Portugal Qualifying and recent results Euro 2012 fixtures/results Group B table Bet on Football - Get £25 Free The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward's trickery, pace and ferocious shots will be a highlight for ...  

The Real Madrid forward is widely regarded as the Seleccao's biggest attacking threat and heads into the tournament in superb form, having scored 60 goals in all competitions in 2011-12. Low is aware of the former Manchester United man's ...  

Portuguese defender Pepe has warned the national side not to rely too heavily on captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the UEFA EURO 2012, stating that the forward can't win games on his own.  

Portugal cannot afford to rely too heavily on their talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2012 because he "can't do everything on his own", warned centre-back Pepe on Thursday. "The responsibility is for everyone," said Pepe, who also plays ...  

The 42-year-old manager revealed that he has other plans in his back pack rather than relying on the Real Madrid star for inspiration. Reflecting on the situation, Paulo Bento gave an optimistic view of their preparations for the competition and revealed ...  

Euro 2012 is now less than two weeks away. There are going to be great matches, spectacular saves and brilliant teamwork on display all month. More than that—there's going to be sensational goals...  

Germany coach Joachim Loew says he will not have Cristiano Ronaldo man-marked during his side's Euro 2012 clash with Portugal. The Real Madrid forward poses an enormous attacking threat and heads into the tournament in superb form, having scored ...  

Last year, after the transfer window was closed it was confirmed that top notch English Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham ... legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The Brazil international, who ...  

"With the [Spanish] league title and the Euros [to come], he does have a great chance to win the Ballon d'Or. Turning his attention back ... profiles the Danish Dynamite and Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen Do the pre-tournament favourites end up winning ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012. After being forced to qualify via the playoffs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not being talked up as potential champions ...  

• Miguel Lopes and Custódio shock inclusions in Portugal squad• Ronaldo happy for Portuguese to take underdog's tagThe Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012.After being forced to qualify via the play-offs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not being talked up as potential champions, especially as they share Group B with Germany and Holland."We know we...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012, which includes Germany and Holland.  

LISBON,  (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012. After being forced to qualify via the playoffs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not being talked up ...  

Besiktas winger Ricardo Quaresma is of the opinion that Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo would be a worthy winner of the Ballon d'Or award. The Real Madrid striker is one of the favourites for the prestigious accolade after inspiring Los ...  

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo played down hopes of his side lifting the European Championship title on July 1 on Tuesday saying he just hoped they could reach the knockout stages. The 27-year-old - fresh from lifting the La Liga title with Real Madrid ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will head into Euro 2012 propelled by another prolific club season with Real Madrid and with the weight of expectancy falling more heavily on his shoulders than ever. With Portugal drawn together with Germany, the ...  

Unlike his eternal opponent, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo will always be a player who divides opinion. Football fans have become accustomed to his goals and tricks; now, most discussions about Ronaldo center on his flaws and weaknesses."Is Ronaldo too arrogant?""Has his move from Manchester United backfired?""Is he too selfish?""Will he ever pass Messi?" These are the questions that usually arise when Ronaldo's name is mentioned. But...  

You can pretty much pencil in a big question mark in the middle of the Portuguese pitch. Raul Meireles is the most notable Portuguese midfielder, but he’ll have a YUGE task in front of him as a central player in Portugal’s 4-3-3 setup. Judging by ...  

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo played down hopes of his side lifting the UEFA EURO 2012 title on 1 July on Tuesday, saying he just hoped they could reach the knockout stages. The 27-year-old, fresh from lifting the La Liga title with Real Madrid ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for the challenge of facing Holland, Germany and Denmark at Euro 2012 by taking on 100,000 people. Football fans on Facebook challenged the Portugal superstar to hit various targets with balls dropping from different chutes ...  

My main pick would be Ronaldo, as I believe Portugal have a better chance of getting out of Group B than the odds suggests. He’s also the most prolific goalscorer at club level of any player in the competition. In order to get a steer on the players that ...  

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is putting talk of the Ballon d’Or to the back of his mind and focusing on Euro 2012. Ronaldo was outscored in La Liga by Lionel Messi, by 50 goals to 46 and the Argentine has won the last three ...  

The Atletico Madrid forward was one of the stars of the 2011-12 campaign, leading to many mentioning him in the same breath as the likes of the Barcelona star and Real Madrid attacker. Speaking to Fifa.com, Falcao responded to the comparisons by ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo rates Jose Mourinho ahead of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo says Mourinho is now the best coach in the world. read more  

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his side have the quality to win six trophies in 2013. The Spanish capital club finished at the top of the Liga standings to usurp Barcelona, and Ronaldo is confident that Los Blancos can emulate the ...  

The Real Madrid winger has admitted that Portugal are not the favourites to win the upcoming European Championships in Ukraine and Poland unlike such as Netherlands, Germany and Spain... Ronaldo has confirmed that Portugal are surely not one of the ...  

Philadelphia, PA – Cristiano Ronaldo admitted Portugal should feel no pressure in the Euro 2012 tournament as it is "never favorites to win championships." Ronaldo was not ready to concede defeat, though. Even in a group with Germany and the ...  

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal can defeat Germany in its Euro 2012 opener. Die Mannschaft sent Portugal packing at Euro 2008 and are one of the favorites in Poland and Ukraine, but Ronaldo refused to write off the Seleccao's ...  

London, May 13 : Cristiano Ronaldo and his model girlfriend Irina Shayk only had eyes for each other as they watched a tennis game in Madrid, Spain. The two were spending some rare time together at the ATP Men's Madrid Open Tennis Tournament, and couldn't ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo [ Images] believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012. After being forced to qualify via the playoffs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not being talked up as ...  

LISBON May 29 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes the pressure is off his country as they prepare for a daunting group at Euro 2012. After being forced to qualify via the playoffs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is happy to still be winning praise from Sir Alex Ferguson. Manchester United manager Ferguson reckons Real got a bargain and the 27-year-old striker is now worth a phenomenal £800m. “He’s right.  

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal can defeat Germany in their Euro 2012 opener, Goal.com reported. I am looking forward to the tournament, we will have a few days ...  

It's not a phrase that usually gets said out loud, but you have to feel sorry for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid player has just finished the season of his life, winning Spain's La Liga while vanquishing the club's hated Catalan foes Barcelona.  

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Portugal lacked creativity as it was shut out by a resilient Macedonia side with the pair playing out a dour 0-0 draw in Leiria in Saturday's friendly. Paulo Bento's men got their Euro 2012 preparations off to a stuttering start as they were stifled by the ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his utmost desire to finally win a trophy with his international team after acknowledging the stark pitfalls they will encounter in Group B. In an interview with Kicker Magazine, the Real Madrid ...  

The former Sporting Lisbon coach has hailed his compatriot, claiming that the Madrid icon deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. Portuguese national team's coach, Paulo Bento, has expressed that Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is worthy of being given the ...  

LISBON: If Cristiano Ronaldo can carry over the goalscoring prowess he has shown all campaign with Real Madrid into Euro 2012, Portugal fans can realistically hope that their side will escape from a tough group. Although Paulo Bento’s unit are ...  

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The Catalans dominated Spanish and European football in recent years, but Ronaldo is adamant that Madrid are now the dominant force after their successful 2011-12 campaign, and is hopeful that the Blancos can maintain their status as the country ...  

Goal.com is publishing exclusive extracts from Luca Caioli's new book, Ronaldo: The Obsession for Perfection, which charts the Portuguese forward's spectacular rise from a poor childhood in Madeira to superstardom with Sporting Lisbon ...  

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that his side’s head coach, Jose Mourinho, is the best manager that he has ever played under. Although it would seem rather unlikely, but still Ronaldo has went on to draw comparisons between his current ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that Real Madrid will win their 10th Champions League crown in the not too distant future. The Blancos missed out on European glory this term after being ousted by Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, but the Portugal ...  

It’s rare for the captain of a national team to heap such strong praise on a rival ahead of a big tournament. But then Portugal captain and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is as rare as they come. A formidable scorer leading a national ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.  

Cristiano Ronaldo a discutat cu jurnalistii de la Marca despre ultimul sezon competitional, atacantul portughez fiind multumit de evolutiile sale. "In plan individual mi-as da un 10, in timp ce Realului i-as da un 9", a precizat Ronaldo. "Portugalia va fi marea surpriza de la EURO 2012", a completat lusitanul.  

As much as his detractors would like to convince themselves otherwise, it is an undeniable fact: Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers that has ever laced their boots. His goal-scoring record speaks for itself. In his last three seasons at ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand as the best central defender in England. read more  

The Portuguese international has confidently expressed that Los Blancos have the quality to reach Barca’s mark of winning 6 titles in one season. Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is of the opinion that the Spanish giants have all it takes to carry out ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't reach the pinnacle of world soccer by resting on his laurels ... Germany and Holland are the favourites but Portugal are able to produce a surprise. "I dream of winning any title with Portugal and this year is possible.  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is growing weary of the comparisons with Barcelona's Lionel Messi as he feels that they cannot be put side by side because of their differences. The Portugal international believes that ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well. Portugal forward Ronaldo spent six years at Old ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well. Portugal forward Ronaldo spent six years at Old ...  

Ronaldo, who spent six years playing in England with Manchester United, believes England have yet to reach their potential at a major international tournament. The Portugal forward says new boss Roy Hodgson could well change that as he looks to ...  

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson’s England will be a considerable force to contend with at Euro 2012 this summer. At their last major tournament, England failed to make a great impact as they crashed out to Germany ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid forward still believes England can do well. The Portugal captain spent six years at Old Trafford ...  

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has wished England every success at Euro 2012 this summer under new manager Roy Hodgson. Ronaldo did little to endear himself to the nation during the 2006 World Cup with his wink to the bench in the ...  

Cristiano Ronald has said that he cannot understand why Roy Hodgson has not included Rio Ferdinand in his squad for the Euro 2012 championships. The Portuguese forward believes that his former Manchester United teammate is still one of the best defenders ...  

Former Netherlands international Ruud Gullit feels that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo could be one of the stars of Euro 2012 if he manages to replicate his club form at international level. The 27-year-old netted an impressive 46 goals in 38 La Liga ...  

Porto winger James Rodriguez has been called the “South American Christiano Ronaldo.” The highly rated 20-year old from Colombia is known to be high on Sir Alex Ferguson’s list of acquisitions this summer. The Manchester United boss will not be ...  

Portugal head coach Paulo Bento is of the opinion that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is the front-runner in the race for the Ballon d'Or award. The 27-year-old forward enjoyed a dream season with Madrid, scoring 60 goals in all competitions ...  

Real Madrid’s Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has wished the England team all the best ahead of next month’s European Championships. The former Manchester United ace admits he doesn’t know too much about new Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson but ...  

London, May 25 : Irina Shayk and Tamara Ecclestone dared to bare, wearing very daring, plunging dresses, at the De Grisogono party in Cannes. While footballer Christiano Ronaldo's model girlfriend Shayk opted for a sexy silver gown with a thigh-high split ...  

Portugal forward Ronaldo spent six years at Old Trafford and would like to have seen Ferdinand at the Championships in Ukraine and Poland. Speaking to the Sun, the Real Madrid player said: "Rio is the best centre-back in England and still one of the best ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that he has had a perfect season with Real Madrid after helping his side to the 2011-12 Primera Division title, Goal.com reported. Despite being unable to defend his ...  

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo believe Jose Mourinho is the "best coach in the world" after he signed a new four-year deal at Real Madrid. Mourinho, who signed an initial four-year deal when he joined the club in 2010, has agreed a contract extension ...  

The Portuguese international has heaped praise over his compatriot, stating that it is great to know that he will represent the national side in the summer. SC Braga’s Nuno Gomes has voiced his admiration for Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. The ...  

REAL Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was "better than Messi" in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. “You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different engines. He does his very best for Barcelona and I do my best for Real Madrid ...  

The tournament gets underway on June 8 and the 27-year-old touted the trio of nations as the main contenders to lift the trophy. "Spain have a good chance. Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, why not? But the first three have the great chance ...  

REAL Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was "better than Messi" in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different ...  

Ronaldo also broke the record of most goals ever scored in a season in La Liga with 40, surpassing Telmo Zarra's and Hugo Sánchez's mark (38 goals) established in 1951 and 1990, respectively. Ronaldo also broke Zarra's record of most goals per ...  

It will be eight years ago this summer that he shack sour tears on the Estádio da Luz pitch, after Portugal suffered a shock Euro 2004 finishing loss to Greece on home soil. Ronaldo hopes to cast out that recall on Sunday 1 July in the Euro ...  

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was "better than Messi" in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different engines," said Ronaldo, after initially insisting he was superior to the man who has won the Ballon d'Or for the world's best player in each of the last three years — Lionel Messi.  

Sporting Braga striker Nuno Gomes has heaped praise on compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that the Real Madrid star is a major asset to the Portugal national team. The 27-year-old attacker is expected to play a key role for the Seleccao at Euro 2012 ...  

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has given his backing to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the 2012 Ballon d’Or. It is an award that Argentine forward Lionel Messi has dominated in recent times, picking up the accolade for three ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world. The pair have helped prise the Spanish Liga title away from Barcelona this season. "I am playing with the best coach in the world," he told Sky Sports News HD. "I am ...  

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing that Lionel Messi's sensational goal-scoring exploits count for nothing as Barcelona failed to retain their Primera Division crown. Messi broke ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to finally win a trophy with his national team at Euro 2012. In an interview with Kicker Magazine, the Real Madrid stalwart spoke of his burning desire to achieve what he calls a 'pinnacle' in his ...  

They were Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Lionel Messi and Radamel Falcao. It was a close battle between the Barcelona wizard and Ronaldo, La Liga's two eternal rivals and currently the finest footballers around, but the Argentine prevailed with ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteBobby Charlton: "Messi isn't better than Cristiano Ronaldo"Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteSurely one of the few living legends in this sport, Sir Bobby Charlton came to Madrid and left a few words on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi topic. The former Manchester United forward said that Messi isn't better than Ronaldo, but confessed ...and more »  

Hot shot: Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has described himself as a better player than Argentine ace Lionel Messi. Photo: Reuters REAL Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was ''better than Messi'' in an interview with CNN, before ...  

Cristiano RonaldoProfile: Profile Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos AveiroDate Of Birth: February 5, 1985 (age 24)Place Of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, PortugalHeight: 1.85 m (6'1")Nick Name: Ronnie, CR, Rocket Ronaldo, CR7, C. RonaldoPosition: Right/Left Winger & ForwardBiography:Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira, the youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro...  

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was ‘better than Messi’ in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk looked to be discussing a rather private matter as they watched tennis this weekend. Real Madrid footballer Cristiano cupped his hand round his mouth as he leaned in to his Russian model girlfriend, ensuring nobody could ...  

They’re both so busy they barely get any time together, and yesterday (May 13) Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk both ended up at separate events in Madrid, Spain. The world-renowned soccer stud celebrated with his Real Madrid teammates after scoring the ...  

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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is growing weary of the comparisons with Barcelona's Lionel Messi as he feels that they cannot be put side by side because of their differences. The Portugal international believes that both players ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out a transfer away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the future. The Portugal international broke football's transfer fee record when he joined Madrid in a €94 million deal after six years of service at ...  

Is Cristiano Ronaldo simply misunderstood? The Real Madrid superstar is often depicted as brash, petulant and obscenely talented. Many prefer the humbler stylings of Lionel Messi to Ronaldo's boastful ways. But Ronaldo gave a rare glimpse of his softer ...  

Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa has confirmed he has held talks with Sir Alex Ferguson as a move to Manchester United edges closer. Kagawa was watched by Ferguson during Saturday's German Cup final win over Bayern Munich, and on Tuesday, Dortmund ...  

Talk about an attractive couple. Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model girlfriend Irina Shayk were spotted in Madrid over the weekend taking in the games at the Madrid Open. Too bad Cristiano didn’t get in on the action like he did during his ...  

Like the "Write the Future" ad/short film that debuted before the 2010 World Cup, Nike has once again assembled a mess of footballers for a bombastic, three-minute bit of Euro 12 advotainment that will air during the all-adidas Champions League final ...  

Last Friday saw the launch of a world-first live streaming football challenge app with Cristiano Ronaldo which Castrol Edge developed to engage with Ronaldo’s 50m+ fans around the world. Footballe...  

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has paid tribute to teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was a huge influence on their title win this season. He said: "Ronaldo is one of the two most influential players in the world. He is an important pillar at Real ...  

They have been dating for just over two-years but are rarely seen out together at public events. However Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk looked like a perfect picture of true love in Madrid, Spain, yesterday afternoon. The two good looking celebrities ...  

(Prudent Press Agency) Widely known by all the football fans around the world, Messi and C. Ronaldo are giants in the field of football. They have created many wonderful goals and dedicated many wonderful matches, which of them could be regarded as epic.In the last week, these two teams had dedicated three wonderful matches: the La Liga countries Derby and two semi-finals of UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. In the first match, Real Madrid and FC...  

Cristiano Ronaldo is certain coach Paulo Bento can get Portugal in top shape before their Euro 2012 opener against Germany. Portugal, fifth in the FIFA rankings, are in what is rated as the toughest group at this year's championships. Bento's ...  

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has taken aim at Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo after his 'end of cycle' comments yesterday. This week, Ronaldo declared Real had "ended Barcelona's cycle" after winning the Liga title. Pique responded last night ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo can't guarantee staying in Spain. The former Manchester United ace has been linked with a return to Old Trafford, along with Manchester City and Chelsea. "To be honest, I don't know. In the future, nobody knows," Ronaldo ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo has appraised his 2011/12 season at Real Madrid as a perfect ten, whilst the performance of his team as a whole is worthy of a mere nine out of ten.  

Making it hard to focus on the tennis courts, Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk showed their affection in the front row at the 2012 Madrid Masters in the lovely Spanish city on Friday (May 11). The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model and her gorgeous soccer beau looked like they were feeling the love sharing multiple kisses while being extremely affectionate to one another as they sat court-side at the tennis event.  

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed injured stars Jonny Evans and Danny Welbeck will not face Swansea on Sunday as his side bid to overcome the disappointment of losing top spot in the Barclays Premier League table to rivals Manchester City.  

It’s the eternal debate in soccer: Who’s the best player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. For Ronaldo, however, there is no debate. In an interview with CNN’s World Sport, the Real Madrid superstar threw diplomacy out the window and ...  

It’s the eternal debate in soccer: Who’s the best player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. For Ronaldo, however, there is no debate. In an interview with CNN’s World Sport, the Real Madrid superstar threw diplomacy out the window and ...  

Madrid, April 26 (IANS) Bayern Munich have qualified for the final of the Champions League football after knocking out Real Madrid in a penalty shoot-out. Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Sergio Ramos missed the vital penalties for Madrid, with Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer saving from Ronaldo and Kaka and Ramos blazing over the bar. Real [...]  

Cristiano Ronaldo and his model girlfriend Irina Shayk only had eyes for each other as they watched a tennis game in Madrid, Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo and his model girlfriend Irina Shayk only had eyes for each other as they watched a tennis game in Madrid ...  

This is the one football question on everyone’s lips throughout the world – who is better, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Now, before I look over these two massively talented footballers careers, you should note that personally I think its […]  

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a second Ballon d'Or for his efforts this season. Ronaldo already has one Ballon d'Or thanks to his time with Manchester United. Mourinho told Portuguese TV station SIC: "Cristiano has to win ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo has openly declared that he is "better than Messi and Real Madrid is better than Barcelona" in an interview given to CNN's World Sport programme. However, almost immediately afterwards he stated that "you can't compare a ...  

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Roberto Mancini for Manchester City's "outstanding" season. The blue half of Manchester are expected to snatch the Premier League title from the Red Devils if they can secure three points against ...  

There is a delirious stress for Manchester City. They can agonise and fantasise about becoming champions of England for the first time since 1968. Significant tasks do still lie ahead, particularly in the venture to Newcastle United, but this was no night for trepidation.For all Manchester United's effort after the City captain, Vincent Kompany, scored the only goal, they did not manage to get a shot on target – a first for Sir Alex Ferguson's...  

Goal.comRonaldo: 'I'd give my season a ten'ESPNHe has been tipped by manager Jose Mourinho to win the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or award in December. Despite his flawless individual campaign, Ronaldo sees room for improvement in his Real Madrid team, despite a La Liga season that saw them reach 100 ...'He beat Messi by a landslide' - When Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the Ballon d ...Goal.comall 240 news articles »  

Spanish Real Madrid forward player, the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s most popular athlete on social media according to Digital Communication consultant firm SportsSocialMedia. He is the most followed athlete on the Facebook ...  

Spanish Real Madrid forward player, the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s most popular athlete on social media according to Digital Communication consultant firm SportsSocialMedia. He is the most followed athlete on the Facebook ...  

But that wouldn’t happen – Cristiano Ronaldo and Edwin Van der Sar wouldn’t allow it. And while it’s a relatively quiet match for Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs, Cristiano lights up the Etihad Stadium. Michael Ball makes life difficult for ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he thinks he is a better player than Lionel Messi, and Real Madrid is a better team than their fierce rivals, Barcelona. In an exclusive international television interview on CNN International’s ‘World Sport’, the ...  

London, May 6 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson regrets selling ex-Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid cheaply, which was then a world record 80 million pounds. Ronaldo's recent sensational goal scoring marathon has helped Real Madrid claim ...  

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be named ahead of Lionel Messi as the next FIFA world player of the year. Messi has carried off the accolade in each of the last three years, collecting his third award in January.  

Jose Mourinho's decision to commit his future to Real Madrid for another four years has been welcomed by forward Karim Benzema, who has followed team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in praising the coach and describing the record-breaking Portuguese as the "best ...  

TOKYO: Japan international Shinji Kagawa revealed Wednesday that he had met Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, as rumours swirl that the Borussia Dortmund star is eyeing a move to the Premier League.  

Messi broke record after record during a season in which he netted 50 times in La Liga but Mourinho believes that Ronaldo's 46 strikes carry more weight because they were crucial to Los Blancos' title success. "Cristiano has to be the Ballon d'Or winner ...  

TheImproper.comCristiano Ronaldo Girlfriend Irina Shayk Sizzles in Lingerie (photos)TheImproper.comBy TheImproper, May 9th, 2012 Russian model Irina Shayk shows why soccer star boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo is so enamored with her in a sultry fashion shoot for Spanish magazine S Moda. She's also fronting a campaign for clothing label Blanco.Irina Shayk's killer curves front new campaign for Spanish clothing companyDaily MailSports Mole's WAG of...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was disappointed to see Manchester United pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City. read more  

Throughout the 2011-12 league campaign, Goal.com has been running a monthly Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Head-To-Head special where we asked you to vote for the best performer each month based on the statistics, Player Ratings and expert ...  

Real has won a record nine European titles in its history. "The tenth is coming next year or the next," Real star Cristiano Ronaldo said. "People always focus on the Champions League because it is one of the best tournaments. "I'm sure we'll win it eventually."  

Former Porto and Deportivo La Coruna man Nuno believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, and has described the Real Madrid star as "the perfect football machine". The goalkeeper, who was part of Portugal's Euro 2008 squad, is of the ...  

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo says Spain, Germany and the Netherlands are favourites to win Euro 2012. The tournament gets underway on June 8 and the 27-year-old touted the trio of nations as the main contenders to lift the trophy.  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that his team has the quality to continue to win titles for years to come. The Spanish capital club set a new record in La Liga on Sunday as they finished with 100 points, the highest amount in the ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is growing weary of the comparisons with Barcelona's Lionel Messi as he feels that they cannot be put side by side ...  

Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after a stellar season. The Brazilian says Ronaldo should be proud of the history he's made at Real. "He's a fantastic player. He has scored a lot of goals this season and in just a few ...  

SIR ALEX FERGUSON now believes Manchester United sold Cristiano Ronaldo too cheaply – at a world record £80 million! Ronaldo’s sensational goal scoring has fired Real Madrid to the Spanish title. And Fergie told the Daily Star Sunday: “There is only ...  

This team, boasting big names like Chelsea’s Raul Meireles, truculent Real Madrid defender Pepe and Manchester United forward Nani. And that’s all to say nothing of captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who jousted with Lionel Messi this year for the ...  

He receives a personal congratulatory message from the Portuguese president, Anibal Cavaco Silva, who emphasises how this honour "has helped promote Portugal’s sporting reputation internationally and contributes to the country’s appreciation ...  

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has been named the Players' Player of the Year. The Ecuadorian winger received the highest number of votes cast within the first-team squad and he collected his prize from Sir Alex Ferguson in Monday night's ...  

Former Netherlands international Ruud Gullit has backed Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to shine at Euro 2012. Ronaldo netted an impressive 46 goals in 38 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid to help the side to the title, and Gullit will be ...  

Goal.comCristiano Ronaldo - Real MadridGoal.comHowever, Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty brought Madrid back into the game before David Cortes' inexplicable own-goal during injury time sent the newly-crowned champions onto 97 points. Granada lost their discipline at the full-time whistle as Moises ...Real Madrid clinch 32nd La Liga title as Cristiano Ronaldo rounds off 3-0 win ...Telegraph.co.ukRonaldo revels in La Liga successESPNCristiano...  

London, May 23 : Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he expects England to win at least one of the major tournaments. "I always expect England to win a big tournament. England have some of the best players in the world and are always tough ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well. Portugal forward Ronaldo spent six years at ...  

MADRID-- Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson’s England will be a considerable force to contend with at Euro 2012 this summer. “The chances are always the same. England has fantastic players, now a new coach, it will ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo insists that Jose Mourinho is the greatest coach in the world. The Real Madrid superstar has heaped praise on his Bernabeu boss, who guided them to the Spanish title this term ahead of Barcelona. And although Ronaldo is full of ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteMourinho: "Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the FIFA Balon d'Or this year"Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteThere's only one game left in Real Madrid schedule this season and nothing left to decide except the possibility of setting a new record in points in La Liga. With that in mind, José Mourinho talked with the Spanish ABC station and indirectly ...Kaka reaffirms desire to continue with Real Madridbettor.com (blog)La Liga: Five...  

Japan international Shinji Kagawa revealed Wednesday that he had met Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, as rumours swirl that the Borussia Dortmund star is eyeing a move to the Premier League. The midfielder said the Scot, one of football's most ...  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo considers England a contender for Euro 2012 but questioned their decision to leave Rio Ferdinand out of the squad. England, like Portugal, have never won the European Championships and are not rated as favourites to win ...  

The 1976 winners may not be the force that once saw them classed as serious international contenders, but Michael Bilek’s men will provide a stern test for any opponent ... Goalscorer Trader Tips - Cristiano Ronaldo the best bet31 May 2012 Cristiano ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well. Portugal forward Ronaldo spent six years at ...  

• Portugal captain played with Ferdinand at Manchester United• 'Rio is best centre-back in England and one of best in world'Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid forward still believes England can do well.The Portugal captain spent six years at Old Trafford and would like to have seen Ferdinand in Ukraine and Poland.Ronaldo...  

London, May 23 : Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed disbelief over England manager Roy Hodgson dropping Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand from his Euro 2012 squad. "Rio is the best centre-back in England and still one of the best in the ...  

"I feel very happy here, it is a great club with fantastic fans. It’s great, but in the future nobody knows. "I feel happy here, but in one year or two, you never know. A man’s head is always complicated, but at the moment I am very happy."  

Portugal and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is shocked to see Rio Ferdinand get excluded from the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2012. England’s new manager, Roy Hodgson went on to announce his squad for the upcoming ...  

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be named ahead of Lionel Messi as the next FIFA world player of the year. Messi has won the last three.  

Last year Castrol EDGE presented Ronaldo Tested to the Limit, an award-winning documentary that showed the Portugal and Real Madrid forward showcase his strengths in a series of captivating challenges in the most scientific examination of a player ever ...  

Messi netted an impressive 50 goals in La Liga this term to win the Pichichi trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score against every opponent in a single league season as he guided Los Blancos to the Primera Division title.  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.  

The Madridista has conceded that his national side are likely to face difficulty as he tipped Spain, Germany and Netherlands to win the Euro 2012. Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is of the opinion that Portugal are bound to suffer due to the fact that ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his delight with Real Madrid's triumph in La Liga, and feels it is a worthy champion as it was superior to arch-rival Barcelona throughout the 2011-12 campaign. Los Blancos beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at San Mames on Wednesday ...  

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes Cristiano Ronaldo should win this year's Ballon d'Or rather than Lionel Messi, as the latter's goals "have not been worth anything". Both Messi and Ronaldo enjoyed a superb La Liga campaign, with the Barcelona ...  

Real Madrid defeated the Kuwait national team 2-0 in their friendly yesterday. Angel di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goals. Jose Mourinho used a different lineup in each half and the team always dominated the encounter. The locals also made ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.  

MADRID, May 19: Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was “better than Messi” in an interview with CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. “You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have d ...  

Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the club have the cash to compete in the transfer market despite Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that Manchester City "pay stupid money and silly salaries".  

Sir Alex Ferguson watched Manchester United beat Swansea 2-0 in their final home game of the season, then expressed the hope that Red Devils’ fans would "have the biggest celebration of their lives" next week.  

It just does not stop. Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo have broken more La Liga records. It is not even surprising anymore. The words "record broken" have been almost synonymous with both Real Madrid and Ronaldo this season. In the final match of the ...  

Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that Spain, Germany and Netherlands are the favourites to win the European Championships this summer. The tournament gets underway on June 8 and the 27-year-old touted the trio of nations as the main ...  

Nike have pulled out all the stops (and stars) for their latest advertising campaign with Cristiano Ronaldo joining forces with the likes of LeBron James, Pep Guardiola and Neymar.  

Cristiano Ronaldo has appraised his 2011/12 season at Real Madrid as a perfect ten, whilst the performance of his team as a whole is worthy of a mere nine out of ten. PA PhotosCristiano Ronaldo bettered his record-breaking goal tally to score 46 in La Liga ...  

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be named ahead of Lionel Messi as the next FIFA world player of the year. Messi has carried off the accolade in each of the last three years, collecting his third award in January.  

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his Real Madrid team a nine out of 10 for the season just gone - and himself a 10. Madrid ended Barcelona's three-year reign as Spanish champion with a stunning campaign that saw it become the first Primera Division side to ...  

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims Portuguese star Christiano Ronaldo is better than Argentinean sensation Lionel Messi despite both stars missing penalties in their respective Champions League semi-final games. Although Messi has scored a whopping ...  

REAL Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is "better than Messi" in an interview with CNN. But he later tried to retract his claim. "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different engines," tempered Ronaldo, 27 ...  

Real Madrid's has set a Primera Division record by reaching 100 points in La Liga following Sunday's 4-1 victory against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring after just 19 minutes with a header before Karim Benzema and ...  

After beating Newcastle at St. James’ park on Saturday, Manchester City are one game away from wresting the Premier league crown from Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson is trying everything he can to stop this happening, with the famous mind games that ...  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk a Top Celebrity Couple! Will it Last?Gather Celebs News ChannelIt is no secret that football star Cristiano Ronaldo and supermodel Irina Shayk are considered one of the hottest celebrity couples in the world. The couple has been ranked at No. 6 on the recent Zimbio's 100 Hottest Celebrity Couples of 2012 list.Cristiano and Irina Shayk High on Zimbio's 100 Hottest Celebrity Couples List 2012Zimbioall 2 news...  

How desperate is David Beckham to be named to the United Kingdom's Olympic team? He now has legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo stumping for him. "I know David would love to play for Team GB — and he should. It would be a great chance for him ...  

Madrid – Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was “better than Messi” in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. “You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they ...  

Ronaldo joined Sporting's other youth players who trained at the Academia Sporting, the club's football academy, in Alcochete. He became the only player ever to play for Sporting's under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team, and the first team, all within one ...  

Brazilian legend, Ronaldo has admitted that he would like to see David Beckham represent Great Britain at the London Olympics this year. Beckham has been rumoured to be one of the players who could make the cut and play in the GB team in the upcoming Olympics.  

Cristiano Ronaldo underlined the importance of winning the league with 100 points. “It’s very important that we reached 100 points. We are very happy”, he told the media after dedicating the title to the fans from the balcony of the ’Rea ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was so confident Manchester United would win the league that he put a bet on that outcome. GettyImagesCristiano Ronaldo signed from United for Real Madrid for £80 million But he did not cash in ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out a transfer away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the future. According to Goal.com, the Portugal international broke football's transfer fee record when he joined Madrid in a €94 million deal after ...  

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is contemplating making a £10m move for Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines, The Daily Mail reports. Doubts have emerged over the form of current United left-back Patrice Evra and Baines has enjoyed a ...  

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the spending power of clubs like Manchester City has made the transfer market "insane" - and said the £80 million received for Cristiano Ronaldo 'should have been £800 million'. Backed by their wealthy ...  

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy with life at the Bernabeu but revealed that he could seek a new challenge at a new club in the future. Ronaldo made the move from Manchester United to Real for a record £80 million in 2009 and has been a ...  

Los Blancos beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at San Mames on Wednesday to secure the 32nd league title in their club's history, and the prolific attacker admitted that he was "delighted" to add another trophy to his collection. "I am incredibly happy.