Cristiano Ronaldo is slowly surpassing Argentine rival Lionel Messi’s record goal scoring.
Siphiwe Mpye rejects the notion that the modern male can be boxed into yet another trendy archetype.
Few believed anyone would reclaim the Ballon d’Or from Lionel Messi – but most didn’t bargain on Cristiano Ronaldo’s tenacity to win the prize.
Choking with emotion after accepting his award, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the Ballon d’Or title – a prize Lionel Messi has dominated for four years.
Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo has reconciled with Sepp Blatter after the Fifa president’s hairdresser jibe.
Self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho had only one problem with Cristiano Ronaldo when he coached him at Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo has led tributes to Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United manager has announced that he will step down at the end of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has crowned his first match back at Old Trafford with the goal that saw Real Madrid progress to the next Champions League round.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s header against Manchester United reminded Percy Zvomuya of Cameroon’s Bassa people who are famous for their heading ability.
Headers: they’re so hot right now and Cristiano Ronaldo’s headed goal, in particular, seems to have inspired a folkish reverence in the English media.
The 25-year-old Lionel Messi has been named the world’s best player for the fourth time in a row.
Cristiano Ronaldo would always be welcomed back to play for Manchester United but manager Alex Ferguson doubts he will return.
Real Madrid has scored twice late in an electrifying finish to beat Manchester City 3-2 to open the Champions League group stage.
First Kaka wanted to leave, now Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s "sad" at the Spanish club.
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goals to his baby son after claiming a brace in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Kharkiv at Euro 2012.
Bayern Munich have beaten Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties to secure a place against Chelsea in the Champions League final following a memorable contest.
The world’s two richest clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, take up their lonely duel for the title against the league’s much poorer sides.
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/ 27 February 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have led their teams to magical wins in their weekend La Liga trips.
Lionel Messi’s claim to a place in football’s pantheon of greats should be advanced when the Fifa Ballon d’Or trophy is awarded.
George Clooney and Christiano Ronaldo will testify in the trial of Italy’s ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi, charged with paying for sex with an underage girl.
Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping a combination of his and Real Madrid’s impressive form can help maintain their quest of bringing silverware back.
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday repeated coach Jose Mourinho’s claims that bitter rivals Barcelona were favoured by referees.
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/ 20 October 2010
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered the knockout blow for Real Madrid in their aristocratic battle with AC Milan on Tuesday.
A global recession has most football clubs tightening their purse strings, but Real Madrid don’t seem to care.
Alex Ferguson saluted Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United winger’s two-goal blast against Arsenal in Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal.
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/ 1 February 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 on Saturday to open up a five-point gap.
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/ 13 January 2009
Manchester United and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was on Monday named Fifa World Footballer of the Year for 2008.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy at Manchester United, moving again to quash ongoing speculation about an eventual move to Real Madrid.
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/ 3 December 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make his star shine even brighter in 2009 after beating Lionel Messi to the Ballon d’Or award this week.
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/ 2 December 2008
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Footballer of the Year award on Tuesday.
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/ 24 November 2008
Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid are out to seal their last 16 Champions League berths with a game to spare on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo returns after injury for Portugal, while Michael Owen is still shut out by England coach Fabio Capello.