Ballon D`Or

'Phenom' Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or: Zinedine Zidane

Ronaldo won both the Champions League with Real and Portugal`s first ever major tournament at Euro 2016 to make him the favourite to land the award for the world`s best player on January 9 next year.

Oct 28, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo vows to come back stronger after injury

The 31-year-old has a sprained ligament in his left knee, and Spanish sports daily Marca reported that he is unlikely to return to action before Real`s third game of the domestic La Liga season.

Jul 19, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

EURO 2016: Portugal seek support for Cristiano Ronaldo's genius

The Portuguese have never failed to advance beyond the group stage at a European Championship and Ronaldo will fancy his chances of becoming the first player to score at four editions.

Jun 08, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

EURO 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal a terrorist target, claims coach

Portugal start their campaign against Iceland in Saint-Etienne on June 14 in a Group F match.

Jun 03, 2016, 07:15 AM IST

Lionel Messi finally wins Spain's player of the month award

The award was first introduced in Spain in 2013-14 season.

Feb 12, 2016, 20:43 PM IST

Lionel Messi's fans vandalise Cristiano Ronaldo's statue in Portugal

Messi's shirt number was also smeared in red paint on the statue in Portugal striker's hometown.

Jan 13, 2016, 08:51 AM IST

Ronaldo statue in Madeira tagged with Messi`s name

Cristiano Ronaldo`s statue in Funchal, capital of his home island of Madeira, has been tagged with the name and shirt number of arch-rival Lionel Messi, according to local press reports.

Jan 13, 2016, 02:07 AM IST