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Cristiano Ronaldo picked up last year's Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo, Messi & Neuer battle for Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid star and current holder Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer make the final Ballon d'Or shortlist of three candidates announced by FIFA.

Soccer • 02 Dec 14

The Portugal international is one goal away from equalling the great Raul's tally of 71

Ancelotti: Ronaldo focused on game not records

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists Cristiano Ronaldo is fully focused on the team's requirements and not writing his name into Champions League history.

Soccer • 04 Nov 14

Ancelotti: Ronaldo at peak of powers

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists it is impossible for Cristiano Ronaldo to play better than he currently is as his team prepare to meet Liverpool in the Champions League.

Soccer • 22 Oct 14

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be returning to Manchester United, according to his agent

Ronaldo agent rules out United return

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of returning to Manchester United and will see out his playing career at the Spanish club, according to his agent.

Soccer • 09 Oct 14

Cristiano Ronaldo scored one but missed three really great chances

Portugal beat Ghana but both go out

A 2-1 victory over Ghana was not enough to save Portugal's World Cup campaign as their target of a top-two finish in Group G and a place in the knockout stages fell agonisingly short.

World Cup • 26 Jun 14

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'If I am not ready I am the first to tell the coach I don't want to play'

Ronaldo declares himself fit to face Germany

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 today's World Cup Group G match against Germany.

World Cup • 16 Jun 14

Cristiano Ronaldo plays with a ball tied to a goal post during training in Florham Park, New Jersey

Ronaldo a doubt for Portugal's World Cup opener

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to be fit for Portugal's opening World Cup match due to tendinitis around his left kneecap.

World Cup • 04 Jun 14

Madrid go into the game on the back of a 30-match unbeaten streak in all competitions

No rest for Ronaldo ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will not rest star man Cristiano Ronaldo for the Champions League visit of Schalke.

Soccer • 18 Mar 14

Ronaldo fights back the tears alongside Brazil legend Pele

Ronaldo crowned world's best player

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or at an awards ceremony in Zurich, ending Lionel Messi's four-year reign as holder of the crown.

Soccer • 13 Jan 14

Ronaldo in fine form lately with 14 goals in seven games for Real

Ronaldo doubtful for Galatasaray clash

Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful for Real Madrid's Champions League match against Galatasaray on Wednesday after doctors confirmed he has a hamstring strain.

Soccer • 25 Nov 13

Can Zlatan Ibrahimovic lead Sweden to Brazil 2014?

Hamren: Zlatan can handle the pressure

Sweden coach Erik Hamren said he and captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic were coping well with the pressure of knowing they must overturn a 1-0 deficit against Portugal.

Soccer • 19 Nov 13

Blatter sorry for Ronaldo 'hairdresser' comment

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid after "light-hearted" comments he made about the player prompted a furious attack by the club.

Soccer • 30 Oct 13

Sepp Blatter reckons Lionel Messi is a 'good boy' and that Ronaldo spends more time with the hairdresser

Blatter under fire for Ronaldo 'hairdresser' quip

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has described comments made by FIFA's Sepp Blatter about Cristiano Ronaldo as showing a "lack of respect".

Soccer • 29 Oct 13

Cristiano Ronaldo happy to pledge next five years to Real Madrid

Ronaldo pens new five-year Real deal

Cristiano Ronaldo signalled an ambition to finish his career at Real Madrid after signing a new deal that ties him to the club for the next five years.

Soccer • 15 Sep 13

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on the double against Barcelona

Ronaldo double helps sink Barcelona

Real Madrid beat bitter rivals Barcelona 3-1 on their own turf in the Nou Camp to reach the Copa del Rey final.

Soccer • 26 Feb 13

Ronaldo bags hat-trick then looks to Barca

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 5-1 rout of Deportivo La Coruna last night.

Soccer • 01 Oct 12

Ex-Barcelona president backing for Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has found an unlikely ally in the shape of former Barcelona president Joan Laporta.

Soccer • 12 Sep 12

Ronaldo scored twice in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Granada

Ronaldo reveals his 'professional' sadness

Cristiano Ronaldo left reporters scratching their heads tonight when he said he did not celebrate his goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 La Liga home win over Granada because he was "sad" for "professional" reasons.

Soccer • 02 Sep 12

Alvaro Arbeloa and Cristiano Ronaldo will be on opposing sides tomorrow night

Kiev to witness Real reunion as Madrid stars clash

Seven Real Madrid players are likely to be on opposing sides when Portugal face Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final tomorrow with one particular battle capturing most attention.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Ronaldo has scored three crucial goals so far in Euro 2012

Ronaldo banking on superior 'mental' strength

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal's mental strength can give them the edge when they come up against reigning world and European champions Spain at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk tomorrow.