Tag: Cristiano Ronaldo
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Ronaldo right to celebrate after Madrid derby defeat, insists Mendes
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has defended the Portuguese attacker after he was criticized for partying following Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. The former Manchester United forward was helpless as his side crashed out 4-0 losers to city rivals Atletico and allowed their potential seven point lead over Barcelona to slip…
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Mendes: Ronaldo loves Man United but would cost £1bn
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has slapped a massive £1 billion asking price on his clients head, before commenting on his love for former club Manchester United. The Portuguese international was named Ballon d’Or winner for the third time in his career in January and has been in superb form for Madrid this season, netting…
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Capello: Barcelona should never sell ‘genius’ Messi
Fabio Capello says Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is a bigger genius than Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo and believes that the Camp Nou side should never sell the Argentine forward. Real Madrid’s Ronaldo secured his third Ballon d’Or title at the annual FIFA Gala on Monday evening and has been widely given plaudits for his…
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Ballon d’Or Review: Cristiano Ronaldo scoops top prize
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the 2014 Ballon d’Or winner, beating both Manuel Neuer and Lionel Messi to the award. The Real Madrid forward complete his year of 2014, having won the Copa del Rey and the Champions League with club side Real Madrid, whilst he steered his country to World Cup qualification in the…
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Ronaldo: Only god knows my future
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy at Real Madrid and aims to win more titles, but admits he does not know what the future holds. Speaking at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday evening, the Portuguese winger was asked if he would be tempted to move elsewhere before the end of his career. “Nobody knows,”…
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Roberto Carlos: Ronaldo is more decisive than Messi
Roberto Carlos claims Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is a more decisive player than Barcelona ace Lionel Messi. Ronaldo and Messi are once again favourites for the Ballon d’Or award, being nominated alongside German World Cup winning keeper Manuel Neuer. And, 41-year-old Carlos has joined in on the debate on who is better out of Ronaldo…
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Ronaldinho compares Messi and Ronaldo
Former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho has opened up about the constant debate on who is better – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Both Messi and Ronaldo have once again been nominated in the top three contenders for the Ballon d’Or award for 2014, which is due to be announced in January, adding to the constant debate…
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Mourinho attacks Ballon d’Or award
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hit out at FIFA’s Ballon d’Or, saying the award is bad for football. The individual award was under heavy pressure last year after the voting process was re-opened following Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick for his country in the latter months of 2013, and UEFA president has since claimed that a German…
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Shock move to PSG a possibility for Man United star
Several reports from France are speculating that PSG could be lining up a shock bid for Manchester United’s £60 million pound man Angel Di Maria. Di Maria, who only arrived on transfer deadline day for a reported fee of £59.7 million almost signed for the French champions in the summer, although the move eventually collapsed…
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Van Gaal: Ronaldo should not win Ballon d’Or
Louis van Gaal believes that neither Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d’Or and feels one of Germany’s World Cup winning side’s should win the award. Barcelona’s Messi and Real Madrid’s Ronaldo are favourites to win the award which is due on January 12, 2015, but Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal…
