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Cristiano Ronaldo

Modric ends Ronaldo-Messi era to be crowned world’s best
Article
/ 24 September 2018

Modric ends Ronaldo-Messi era to be crowned world’s best

The Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder starred for both club and country as Madrid won a third straight Champions League

By Kieran Canning
Ronaldo keeps Juventus perfect in Serie A
Article
/ 24 September 2018

Ronaldo keeps Juventus perfect in Serie A

Seven-time reigning champions Juventus and Napoli, last season’s runners-up, will go head-to-head on Saturday in Turin

By Emmeline Moore
Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia
Article
/ 20 September 2018

Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia

A tearful Ronaldo left the pitch in disbelief in the 29th minute, having aimed a petulant kick at Valencia defender Jeison Murillo

By Thomas Allnutt
Ronaldo makes winning home debut as Juventus beat Lazio
Article
/ 25 August 2018

Ronaldo makes winning home debut as Juventus beat Lazio

Ronaldo’s still waiting for his first competitive goal in Italy

By Emmeline Moore
Balance of power shifts in La Liga
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Balance of power shifts in La Liga

Julen Lopetegui has big boots to fill, Messi hopes big signings will pay off and Atlético snaps at top two’s heels

By Staff Reporter
Ronaldo’s no laughing stock
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Ronaldo’s no laughing stock

Juve is sure to capitalise on their union with the CR7 brand, making gains off and on the pitch

By Luke Feltham
Fiat workers call for strike over big bucks Ronaldo
Article
/ 12 July 2018

Fiat workers call for strike over big bucks Ronaldo

Thousands of workers have been laid off but the family which owns 30% of Fiat and 64% of Juventus, thought the football player was an investment

By Gemma Ritchie
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo transfers to Juventus
Article
/ 10 July 2018

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo transfers to Juventus

The multiple Ballon d’Or winner will be transferring to Italy’s Juventus after playing for Real Madrid since 2009

By Agency
Is Roger Federer in danger of losing his iconic logo?
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Is Roger Federer in danger of losing his iconic logo?

While die hard Roger Federer fans still deck themselves out in RF Nike apparel, Federer himself took to centre court decked in gear from Uniqlo

By Luke Feltham
In praise of the beautiful e-game
Article
/ 6 July 2018

In praise of the beautiful e-game

Virtual football is putting more South Africans into the boots of their on-field heroes

By Luke Feltham
Portugal concede late penalty to Iran
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Portugal concede late penalty to Iran

Portugal will face Uruguay on July 30 for a place in the quarter-finals after ending Iran’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time

By Agency
Last-gasp Aspas sees Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Last-gasp Aspas sees Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco

Morocco took the lead on 14 minutes when Boutaib took advantage of a horrible mix-up between Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta

By Agency
(Dis)united Africa stumbles at the start
Article
/ 22 June 2018

(Dis)united Africa stumbles at the start

This year the notion of a shared African identity has come under scrutiny, as North African nations seem distanced from the core of the continent

By Luke Feltham
Winners need a devil in the detail
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Winners need a devil in the detail

This World Cup is proving that the best footballers must have the evil eye as well as boring old ball skills

By Staff Reporter
England may plod to glory
Article
/ 22 June 2018

England may plod to glory

With no superstars and little expectation of victory, the Three Lions might pull off a shocker

By Luke Feltham
Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt
Article
/ 21 June 2018

Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt

Argentina have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday

By Staff Reporter
‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva
Article
/ 17 June 2018

‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva

Ronaldo’s treble was the 51st in World Cup history and saw him become just the fourth player to score at four different editions of the tournament

By Agency
Morocco off the Fifa map
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Morocco off the Fifa map

The Lions of the Atlas are bound for failure as they enter a near impossible group stage

By Luke Feltham
Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured

​Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona’s unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou

By Thomas Allnutt
Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th-minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou

By Thomas Allnutt
Beautiful, reckless Liverpool give us a dream final
Article
/ 3 May 2018

Beautiful, reckless Liverpool give us a dream final

Real Madrid has Ronaldo and huge experience but the electric frenzy that is Liverpool has Salah

By Luke Feltham
Rabada hits the endorsement big time
Article
/ 20 April 2018

Rabada hits the endorsement big time

The deal is a major achievement for the fast bowler as the brand is known for procuring only the elite of the sporting and arts world

By Luke Feltham
Ronaldo dismisses Juve protests as Real survive Champions League scare
Article
/ 12 April 2018

Ronaldo dismisses Juve protests as Real survive Champions League scare

​Cristiano Ronaldo insists Juventus should have no complaints about the late penalty he scored to send Real Madrid to the Champions League semi-finals

By Staff Reporter
Record-breaker Ronaldo lauded after ‘most beautiful goal’ buries Juve
Article
/ 4 April 2018

Record-breaker Ronaldo lauded after ‘most beautiful goal’ buries Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a record-breaking goal and a stunning overhead bicycle kick to bury Juventus 3-0 in a rematch of last year’s final.

By Emmeline Moore
Messi hits Champions League century in emphatic Barca win over Chelsea
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Messi hits Champions League century in emphatic Barca win over Chelsea

​Barcelona hailed Lionel Messi as "The King" as he handed Chelsea the royal punishment by scoring twice to end their quarter-final hopes

By Tom Allnutt
Kane can prove European pedigree at Juventus
Article
/ 12 February 2018

Kane can prove European pedigree at Juventus

Should Kane break down Juve’s defensive wall, comparisons with Messi and Ronaldo will truly be justified.

By Kieran Canning
Football: Sanchez, Mkhitaryan on brink of blockbuster swap deal
Article
/ 22 January 2018

Football: Sanchez, Mkhitaryan on brink of blockbuster swap deal

United – without a Premier League title since 2013 – are second in the Premier League and are desperate to close the gap on their fierce rivals.

By John Weaver
Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?
Article
/ 6 October 2017

Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?

As the World Cup qualifiers come to a head, it’s time to review which teams might secure a spot and who needs to do some extra work

By Corentin Dautreppe and Yassine Khiri
The crown is Ronaldo’s
Article
/ 8 June 2017

The crown is Ronaldo’s

The Portuguese keeps reinventing himself, even when critics say he is past his sell-by date

By Luke Feltham
The man behind the Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 14 December 2016

The man behind the Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or award for the fourth time on Monday.

By Reuters
Messi admits he could leave Barcelona
Article
/ 13 January 2015

Messi admits he could leave Barcelona

Lionel Messi saw arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo beat him to the Ballon d’Or in Zurich and then reignited speculation over his own future.

By Staff Reporter
Lampard rates Aguero’s skills with top players Messi, Ronaldo
Article
/ 26 November 2014

Lampard rates Aguero’s skills with top players Messi, Ronaldo

Frank Lampard believes teammate Sergio Aguero can be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after his win against Bayern Munich.

By Staff Reporter
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