Category: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo expecting twins?

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his mother Dolores Aveiro and the club’s president Florentino Perez after a ceremony for Ronaldo’s contract renewal at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, November 7, 2016. Photo: Reuters File Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is about to become the father of twin boys, The Sun quoted a ‘family source’ as saying.

‘Messi deserves the Ballon d’Or every year’ – Suarez salutes Barcelona team-mate

The mercurial Argentine has only taken the prestigious prize in one of the last four years, but his club colleague thinks he should always win it Messi has won the award – which is voted for by international managers and captains, as well as journalists – five times over the course of his career, more than any other player. But three of the last four have been clinched by Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, taking the Portugal star to within one of Messi in what has become arguably the greatest player rivalry in football history.

Zidane: The word ‘crisis’ does not exist to me

Real Madrid have lost top spot in La Liga to Barcelona but their coach is not feeling pressure despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence at Eibar Zinedine Zidane has dismissed talk of a crisis at Real Madrid, saying he is calm over the club’s title run-in despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence alongside Gareth Bale against Eibar on Saturday. Madrid still have a game in hand on their title rivals but ceded top spot in La Liga to Barcelona when they were forced to battle back to a 3-3 draw at home to Las Palmas in midweek after Bale was sent off.

La Liga: Real Madrid post comeback win over Villarreal, on verge of…

Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winner during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on February 26, 2017 in Villarreal, Spain Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga on Sunday. Substitute Alvaro Morata got the winner in the 83rd minute to cap a 19-minute turnaround that keeps Zinedine Zidane’s side on course for their first La Liga triumph since 2012 after Barca’s talisman Lionel Messi had briefly sent his side top with a late strike in the 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid train ahead of Villarreal tie as Bale returns

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Cristiano Ronaldo has body double! This is what he has to say

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s body double, Diego Davila has admitted that he finds it difficult to maintain the look and body shape of the Real Madrid star. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo posted this picture on Instagram yesterday with his Rs 14 crore Bugatti Veyron, the world’s fastest car “I have to take care of my body a lot.

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his Bugatti Veyron

The Portuguese has been spending some quality time with one of his prized possessions and is not afraid to show it to the world Cristiano Ronaldo has taken time out from Real Madrid’s title challenge to show off one of his favourite toys, a Bugatti Veyron. The 32-year-old posted a picture of himself on Instagram posing alongside the car which he splashed out on after winning Euro 2016 with Portugal last summer.

Ronaldo to carry the load for Madrid against Napoli

With Gareth Bale not fully fit and Karim Benzema still struggling, it will be Cristiano Ronaldo again carrying the load for Real Madrid in the Champions League. And that shouldn’t be a problem for the defending champions – Ronaldo has scored in every last 16 game he has played with Madrid the last five seasons, with 14 goals in total.

Ronaldo to carry the load for Madrid against Napoli

With Gareth Bale not fully fit and Karim Benzema still struggling, it will be Cristiano Ronaldo again carrying the load for Real Madrid in the Champions League. And that shouldn’t be a problem for the defending champions – Ronaldo has scored in every last 16 game he has played with Madrid the last five seasons, with 14 goals in total.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates 32nd birthday with family

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Casillas: Real Madrid fans jeering Ronaldo is madness

The ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain feels the club’s fans have gone one step beyond what is acceptable by constantly criticising the talisman Real Madrid supporters’ constant jeering of Cristiano Ronaldo is a form of “madness”, according to the club’s former goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas. The Portugal star is coming off the back of a wonderful 2016 in which he led Madrid to Champions League glory before winning the European Championship with Portugal and then lifting the Club World Cup with Zinedine Zidane’s men.

Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Martial: Ronaldo was my idol growing up

The Manchester United forward took inspiration from the iconic Brazilian striker during his childhood, not the ex-Red Devil now on the books at Madrid Anthony Martial has revealed that he was a big fan of Ronaldo growing up – but not the man who preceded him as an exciting young forward at Manchester United. The Red Devils have helped to nurture plenty of young wingers down the years, with a certain Portugal international brought onto their books back in 2003.

Expect the Unexpected – The UEFA Champions League returns

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Real Madrid v Celta Vigo Betting: Capable underdogs can contribute to a high-scoring game

Our tipster believes the visitors should be able to get on the scoresheet in what promises to be an entertaining end-to-end affair at the Bernabeu Real Madrid’s record-breaking 40-match unbeaten run came to an end in dramatic fashion on Sunday evening, with Zinedine Zidane’s men conceding twice in the last five minutes to lose 2-1 at Sevilla. The disappointment was palpable for Los Blancos’ players, although the good news for them is that they have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday night in the Copa Del Rey when Celta Vigo visit the Bernabeu in the first leg of their quarter final.

Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid’s Copa squad

Zinedine Zidane allowed the Portugal international to rest in the last round of the Copa del Rey, but a scare versus Sevilla has prompted his recall Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey squad as the La Liga leaders prepare to face Celta Vigo in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo was absent from both legs in the previous round against Sevilla, as a 3-0 win and thrilling, last-gasp 3-3 draw took Zinedine Zidane’s side through.

Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real’s record run ends

Sergio Ramos has so often been Real Madrid’s man of the moment but the captain saw the tables turn as his own goal helped his former club Sevilla to a 2-1 win over the La Liga leaders on Sunday, ending a record-breaking 40-game unbeaten run. The Real defender’s reputation for rescuing his team in their hour of need took a twist when he headed Pablo Sarabia’s floated free-kick past his own goalkeeper Keylor Navas in the 85th minute to cancel out Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty.

Real honour Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu yesterday in a ceremony to mark the Ballon d’Or award he earned last month for world player of the year – the fourth Golden Ball he has won. Cristiano Ronaldo then went on to help Real Madrid tie Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing Granada 5-0.

Neymar says he doesn’t play for individual honours1 hour ago

Barcelona, Dec 26 : Barcelona forward Neymar said he is “not going to die” if he fails to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or and maintained that he plays the game of football to be happy, not for individual honours. In an interview published on the official La Liga website on Sunday, Neymar said he was unconcerned at not being named as one of three finalists for football’s highest individual award this year, reports Xinhua news agency.

Neymar says he doesn’t play for individual honours1 hour ago

Barcelona, Dec 26 : Barcelona forward Neymar said he is “not going to die” if he fails to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or and maintained that he plays the game of football to be happy, not for individual honours. In an interview published on the official La Liga website on Sunday, Neymar said he was unconcerned at not being named as one of three finalists for football’s highest individual award this year, reports Xinhua news agency.

Ronaldo caps stellar year at Club World Cup

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. Ronaldo, crowned the Ballon d’Or winner for a fourth time last week, helped Real win the Champions League before leading Portugal to European Championship triumph.

Zidane: 2016 has been the dog’s bollocks

Real Madrid’s triumph at the Club World Cup capped what the coach hailed as a year of remarkable success for the side unbeaten in 37 games in all competitions now Zinedine Zidane described 2016 as “the dog’s bollocks” after Real Madrid lifted the Club World Cup after extra time in Yokohama on Sunday. A hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo after an early strike from Karim Benzema sealed a hard-fought win over a spirited and dangerous Kashima Antlers side to secure the trophy and extend Madrid’s unbeaten run to 37 games.