Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal was enough to secure victory for Portugal, who faced a resilient Russia side. Portugal Coach, Fernando Santo said: “In the first half, we played very well, with a lot of personality,’’ he said. “I warned the players at half-time there would be a change though, and Russia pressured us well in the […]
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It is understood that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid because he does not want to play in Spain any more. The former Manchester United man is not happy about the way he has been treated by Spanish tax authorities and has told Real he wants a move away from the club. Spanish prosecutors […]
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Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid are the first team in the Champions League era to retain the trophy after defeating Juventus 4-1 in the 2017 final. It was Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace that put Madrid in front before Juventus pulled level through Mario Mandzukic’s brilliance, before Casemiro edged Madrid back in front after the break and the […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid and Portugal has pipped his rival, Lionel Messi to win the 2016 Ballon d’Or. The award, which was presented in Paris on Monday night, is Ronaldo’s fourth. Now separated from FIFA and back with France Football magazine, the award is voted by nearly 200 top journalists around the world. Ronaldo […]
Continue ReadingUEFA has released the final list for the Best Player in Europe award for 2015/2016, which is slated for late August. However, there is something a little odd this time around, and that is the absence of the name LIONEL MESSI from the list of three. This time, the award is destined for Madrid after […]
Continue ReadingChristiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, are mocking Lionel Messi, and urging him to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the current feat of their Portuguese idol. The fans, who celebrated Ronaldo’s “Euro 2016’’ victory with Portugal over hosts France on Sunday at major bars in the town, said he […]
Continue ReadingA Portugal side without their talismanic attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, was able to surmount France, the host of the Euro 2016 tournament to win the competition.It was former Swansea striker Eder, who replaced Renato Sanches, that picked up the ball 25 yards out from fellow sub Joao Moutinho, battling off the challenge of Koscielny before striking […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo’s thumping header, in the 50th minute of Portugal’s semifinal encounter with Wales, ensured that the former, defeated Wales 2-0 at the Stade De Lyon to get to the final of the Euro 2016 Championship, awaiting the winner between Germany and France. Ronaldo rose highest, to meet Guerreiro’s brilliant cross from the left, sending […]
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