Champions League
Miguel DelaneyAn entire tie can change, a whole dynamic can change, but it seems a fundamental...
Champions League
Miguel DelaneyZinedine Zidane believes Cristiano Ronaldo will leave a lasting legacy at Real...
Champions League
The Juventus stadium broke into applause and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, once a player of extraordinary gifts...
And Finally
By Press Association Sport staffCristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead kick had Zinedine Zidane’s jaw on the floor...
Jack Pitt-Brooke in Turin This is one of the proudest, loudest, most impenetrable grounds in Europe; last night it stood to applaud the man who conquered it like no-one has done before.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored plenty of memorable goals over the course of his career but tonight's spectacular effort against Juventus is right up with his best.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, his second a brilliant overhead kick, as Real Madrid took a huge step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-0 win against Juventus in Turin.
Kevin Palmer Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk toasted his appointment as Holland captain by scoring as his side recorded a thumping 3-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Geneva.
John Aldridge MOHAMED Salah may well be a strong contender to win the Ballon d’Or for 2018 by the time we get to the end of this summer’s World Cup finals and that could be terrible news for Liverpool.
Tommy Conlon When the richest continental clubs meet these days on a pitch, it has the sensation less of a football match than an exhibition of the crown jewels of Europe, on loan for the night from the vaults of...
Cristiano Ronaldo's superhuman powers were brought to a new level in last night's Champions League win over PSG as the Real Madrid man appeared to make the ball hop off the penalty spot before he rifled home from 12 yards.
Miguel Delaney This, really, was a case of incision over indulgence; experience over exaggeration.
Jeremy Wilson Real Madrid certainly wobbled but, having fallen repeatedly this season in domestic competition, they again stood tall on their favourite Champions League stage.
Two late Real Madrid goals earned the reigning Champions League holders a 3-1 home victory over Paris St Germain in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Jason Burt Real Madrid could ramp up their interest in Eden Hazard after Paris St-Germain insisted it would be "impossible" for the Spanish giants to sign Neymar this summer.
Jack Austin It’s 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo has just completed his world-record £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid.
N'Golo Kante would be the coaches' choice as the world's best player, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or for a fifth time to move level with rival Lionel Messi.
Gordon Deegan Pre-tax profits at the Irish branch of the football super agency Gestifute, which represents Cristiano Ronaldo, last year soared by 26.7pc to €25.97m.
Kevin Palmer The bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo that stands at the Madeira airport named in his honour became the subject of universal ridicule when it was unveiled earlier this year, but a new version has hit...
Cristiano Ronaldo set another Champions League record as holders Real Madrid sealed their place in the knockout stages with a comprehensive victory against Apoel Nicosia.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard and Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer Thierry Henry have both been named in UEFA's team of the century.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father for the fourth time.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo has described fatherhood as "honestly the greatest privilege I've had" in a candid new interview.
By Max McLean At 32 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo might just be looking for an heir to his throne at Real Madrid and who better to look to than his son?
Nick Stromberg Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo may be banned for the second time this season after clashing with midfielder Pere Pons in Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted Girona on Sunday.
Paul Condo Cristiano Ronaldo is a person who has a literary quality to his soul and a highly theatrical quality to his body.
Caitlin McBride Every day is a family affair for Cristiano Ronaldo these days.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Best Fifa Men’s Player Award for the second consecutive year while Lieke Martens was crowned women's player of the year.
Jack Pitt-Brooke Hugo Lloris wanted to "show the face of Tottenham" here at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he did exactly that, inspiring a night of personality, bravery and individual brilliance as Spurs earned a...
Harry Kane was the headline act but Hugo Lloris stole the show as the Frenchman's stunning save helped earn Tottenham a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.
Josh Magennis has urged Northern Ireland to finish their World Cup qualification campaign in style to ensure they make the play-offs as one of the seeded sides.
Callum Davis Cristiano Ronaldo reunited with his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand to reflect on his meteoric rise from a shy 18-year-old at Manchester United, to one of the world's best players.
Jack de Menezes Cristiano Ronaldo used his two goals against Borussia Dortmund to hit back at his critics that have doubted his abilities following a difficult start to the season, with the Real Madrid forward admitting “I...
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar will again battle it out to be named the best player in the world in FIFA's annual awards.
Donal Griffin Last month, Cristiano Ronaldo sent a short message to his 59 million Twitter followers.
Demarai Gray is close to signing a new contract at Leicester with boss Craig Shakespeare insisting he should use Cristiano Ronaldo as inspiration.
By Max McLean EA Sports’ Fifa ratings have become a modern source of contention among players at the top level of football.
Evan Bartlett Alex Ferguson would let his Manchester United players kick Cristiano Ronaldo in training in a order to toughen him up.
Jack O'Toole Conor McGregor is set to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo on the Forbes rich list after his professional boxing debut with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday.
By Max McLean A five-game ban might prevent most footballers from making headlines, but then most players aren’t Cristiano Ronaldo.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo has lashed out at "one more incomprehensible decision" amid reports his five-match ban for shoving a referee was upheld by the Spanish Disciplinary Committee for Sports (TED).
Press Association Cristiano Ronaldo has failed in his bid to overturn his five-match ban for pushing a referee during Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana first-leg win over Barcelona.
Jack Austin Cristiano Ronaldo should have been handed the maximum 12-game ban for his push on the referee after being sent off in Real Madrid’s Clasico win over Fc Barcelona on Sunday night, according to...
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a five-game ban after he pushed the referee following his sending off in Sunday night’s clash against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Cristiano Ronaldo went from hero to villain in the space of two minutes as Real Madrid won the first El Clasico of the season with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Evan Bartlett Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the club would “never” sell Cristiano Ronaldo, despite the Portuguese forward suggesting he would like a move back to the Premier League last...
Evan Bartlett Ahead of his former side's Super Cup clash with Real Madrid, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has recalled the moment Cristiano Ronaldo “completely changed” from scrawny youngster...
Charlie Eccleshare Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Spanish court that he wants to return to England, just days before his Real Madrid team take on former side Manchester United in the Uefa Super Cup.
Jack Austin Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited talk of a return to the Premier League after telling a court in Madrid last week that he wanted to leave the Spanish champions, according to reports.
Caitlin McBride Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is one proud mama-to-be.
Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at a Spanish court to answer questions as part of an investigation to determine whether the Real Madrid footballer committed tax fraud.
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Spanish judge that he has "never tried to avoid taxes".
Miguel Delaney So, in a summer where so many of the major Premier League clubs are talking about spending well over £200m, the world transfer record is inevitably set to be demolished… just not by any of them.
Caitlin McBride Cristiano Ronaldo will definitely have his hands full.
Customs agents have boarded and carried out an inspection of a yacht rented by Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain's tax authority said.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo has had his yacht boarded and inspected by customs officers while on holiday in the Balearic Islands.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo may have just welcomed twins, but it looks like he's already expanding his family.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo feels "blesssed" as he shared a heartwarming picture of his growing family.
By Edd Dracott Cristiano Ronaldo has faced criticism after he posted a picture to his Instagram account of himself with fellow Portuguese footballer Jose Semedo.
Kevin Palmer Hours after he captained Portugal to semi-final defeat in the Confederations Cup in Russia, footballing star Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled his twins for the first time.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a photograph posing with his new twins to his army of social media followers, as he celebrates the arrival of a little boy and girl into his expanding family.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists he remains relaxed about Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid future.
Kieran Canning Could Cristiano Ronaldo really find himself behind the bars of a Spanish prison should he be found guilty on four charges of tax fraud totalling €14.7m? The short answer is yes, but a long and highly...
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo will tell Real Madrid President Florentino Perez that he has been offered a move away from the club this summer when he holds a meeting over his future later this month, according to...
Cristiano Ronaldo's 74th senior international goal was enough to hand Portugal Confederations Cup victory over hosts Russia.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo may already be wavering in his determination to leave Real Madrid this summer, according to the latest report emerging from Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been summoned to appear before a Spanish judge as he and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho became the latest members of the football elite to be accused of tax fraud in Spain.
Ben Burrows Cristiano Ronaldo will testify in his tax fraud case next month.
Kevin Palmer Real Madrid President Florentio Perez has vowed to resolve the dispute that inspired Cristiano Ronaldo to confirm he wanted to leave the reigning European champions this summer.
Jason Burt Manchester United are treating with caution claims that Cristiano Ronaldo (right) has set his heart on returning to the club after sources close to him let it be known he wants to leave Real Madrid.
James Lawton It is eight years since Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United on his way to becoming a one-man football universe, but it might have been yesterday in one tantalising respect.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Bayern Munich have insisted there is no basis to the speculation linking them with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo dodged questions over his Real Madrid future as speculation continues to grow over his future.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to seal a return to Manchester United this summer, according the latest reports emerging from the Portuguese superstar's camp.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and club captain Sergio Ramos have both reportedly reached out to Cristiano Ronaldo amid rumours that the Portuguese international is looking for a move away...
Jason Burt Cristiano Ronaldo's advisers are telling clubs he wants to leave Real Madrid for a "fresh challenge", with a fee of €150m being mooted - and not because of the accusations of tax fraud he is facing in...
Samuel Lovett Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes that Cristiano Ronaldo’s “love” for Manchester United could play a crucial role in bringing the forward back to the club, eight years after he first...
By Kameron Virk Cristiano Ronaldo appears determined to quit Spain as he believes he is being singled out for unfair treatment by the tax authorities.
Samuel Lovett Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told his Portugal teammates that he is "determined" to walk away from Real Madrid and “there is no going back” after it first emerged on Friday morning that he...
Ed Malyon Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the club - a decision that has been described as "irreversible".
Jason Burt Cristiano Ronaldo is so upset after being accused of tax fraud in Spain that he wants to leave Real Madrid.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is "outraged" at what he feels is unfair treatment by Spanish tax authorities and is determined to quit the club and the country.
Jack Austin Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to leave Real Madrid this summer, in a decision that has been described as “irreversible” by reports in his native Portugal.
Kevin Palmer We woke this morning to ‘breaking reports’ claiming Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to quit Real Madrid, sparking inevitable rumours of a return to Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives have denied allegations that he defrauded the Spanish tax office of €14.7million.
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with defrauding Spain's tax office of 14.7 million euro (£12.9 million) in unpaid taxes.
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of defrauding Spain's tax office of 14.7 million euro (£12.9 million) in unpaid taxes.
By Lucy Mapstone JK Rowling has been named the richest British celebrity in the world upon her return to Forbes’ annual rich list following a three-year hiatus.
Sportsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid forward, has reportedly become the father of surrogate twins.
Independent Sportsdesk Cristiano Ronaldo is to be the new face of EA Sports' Fifa franchise.|
By Max McLean An excellent 12 months for Cristiano Ronaldo has ended with the Portugal and Real Madrid goal machine becoming the global cover star for EA Sports’ Fifa 18 game.
By Max McLean Cristiano Ronaldo’s highlighted hairstyle was on show during Real Madrid’s Champions League final victory over Juventus, but was very swiftly replaced with something new.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo is never shy when it comes to making a grand entrance - and he confirmed as much as he took centre-stage in Real Madrid’s celebrations following their 12th European title.
Callum Davis Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a heartfelt embrace with Alex Ferguson on Saturday evening after Real Madrid beat Juventus to retain the Champions League.
By Zaina Alibhai Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 to become European champions at the National Stadium of Wales.
Bob Gibson Cristiano Ronaldo ensured the biggest show in football would cast him as the shining star last night, as he secured his fourth Champions League winners medal in glorious fashion.
Simon Peach Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helped Real Madrid retain the Champions League in surprisingly comprehensive fashion, wrapping up a historic 12th continental crown.by overcoming Juventus in a memorable...
By Zaina Alibhai Real Madrid have won the Champions League for the second consecutive year after beating Juventus 4-1 at the Principality Stadium.
By Zaina Alibhai When football fans learned Real Madrid would be taking on Juventus in the Champions League final, they knew they would be in for a treat.
Samuel Lovett Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the lack of respect he receives from sections of the Real Madrid fan base makes him miss Manchester United.
Michael Cox For three consecutive seasons, 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09, the Premier League provided three of the four Champions League semi-finalists, an unprecedented level of dominance. In truth, this...
Spanish prosecutors are considering whether Cristiano Ronaldo should face charges over allegations by the country's tax agency that he defrauded the authorities of 15 million euro (£12.9 million) between 2011 and 2014.
Independent.ie Sportsdesk The Economic Crime Section of the Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Madrid are investigating if Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has attempted to defraud 15 million euros in four years between...
Cristiano Ronaldo's opening goal for Real Madrid at Celta Vigo on Wednesday night was his 367th in Europe's top five leagues.
Stephen Hunt MARCUS HAHNEMANN was our goalkeeper at Reading in the Premier League. He was not young, he had worked hard to get to the best league in the world. And when he was not happy, everyone...
Tommy Conlon First a river, then a flood and finally an avalanche: the sheer overwhelming quantity of his goals has swept aside all doubts about Cristiano Ronaldo's historic stature in the global game.
John Giles I’ve come to the conclusion, with a heavy heart, that Cristiano Ronaldo’s extreme selfishness could be his greatest strength.
Brian Kerr How times have changed. There was a time when Roy Keane was a finger-pointing, neck vein-popping symbol of the intense dislike that existed between Manchester United and Arsenal.
James Lawton Football history, like most other kinds, is a living force, and who can now question the relentless impact of Cristiano Ronaldo and his exquisitely gifted rival Lionel Messi?
Jack de Menezes Cristiano Ronaldo took his incredible goalscoring tally with Real Madrid to 399 on Tuesday night as his virtuoso hat-trick downed city rivals Atletico and put the reigning European Champions on the...
Aidan Fitzmaurice Roy Keane is backing Gianluigi Buffon to triumph in the Champions League this season.
Kevin Palmer Real Madrid were quick to toast Cristiano Ronaldo's landmark 400th goal for the club after his sparkling hat-trick in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night - but it seems the club have...
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid swept aside city rivals Atletico 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Kevin Palmer Roy Keane believes his former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has earned the right to go down in history as one of the game’s all-time greats.
Kevin Palmer Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo could play until he is 40 and predicts he will be transformed into a central striker in the final phase of his career.
Jason Burt Even when he is not playing well, he creates history. Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a hat-trick - reaching 100 Champions League goals, the first player ever to do so - as Real Madrid made it through to...
Jason Burt Even when he is not playing well he creates history. Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a hat-trick – reaching 100 Champions League goals, the first player ever to do so – as Real Madrid made it through to...
By Zaina Alibhai Ronaldo’s stunning achievement didn’t come without its controversy.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement denying accusations that he raped a young woman in 2009 and paid her $375,000 hush money.
Earlier this season Eamon Dunphy announced that Lionel Messi was finished before the Argentine promptly scored a hat-trick against Man City - and he almost made a similar mistake last night.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena.
By Max McLean That’s a pretty nice record to have.
By Kameron Virk Ronaldo still holds a lot of affection for his old club.
Patrick Markey Cristiano Ronaldo now has an airport named after him, but it was his odd-looking statue that attracted attention in yesterday's ceremony honouring the Portugal footballer on his home island.
By Alistair Mason Cue the Art Attack comparisons.
Kevin Palmer Madeira airport in Portugal has been renamed in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo - with the bronze bust unveiled to toast the momentous occasion greeted with widespread derision.
Independent.ie Newsdesk He is no stranger to tears of joy, but a former teammate of Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the superstar was nicknamed "cry baby" during his childhood due to the temper...
John Giles GARETH Bale has a bit to go before I would call him a great player. It seems to me that he needs to get away from Cristiano Ronaldo to make the final step.
Real Madrid weathered an early storm before easing through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Napoli which gave them a 6-2 win on aggregate.
Luke Brown Dani Alves has attacked his former club Barcelona for treating him disrespectfully towards the end of his career at Camp Nou, claiming the club’s board are “very false and ungrateful”.
Mark Critchley Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped in to help 80 dogs housed in a shelter facing financial difficulties, according to reports in his home country of Portugal.
Mark Critchley Boos and whistles from Real Madrid’s supporters are ‘hurting’ Cristiano Ronaldo, according to his team-mate Keylor Navas.
David Lyons Manchester United and Liverpool go head-to-head in what will be one of the most intense clashes between the clubs in many years tomorrow.
Independent.ie Newsdesk It looks like things are getting serious.
Brian Homewood Cristiano Ronaldo hailed 2016 as "the best year of my career" after being crowned the world's leading player at the inaugural Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich.
Daniel McDonnell Ireland manager Martin O'Neill voted for World Cup rival Gareth Bale as his FIFA Player of the Year and overlooked eventual winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Martin O'Neill must really be hoping that Gareth Bale doesn't recover in time to take on Ireland at the Aviva in March
Samuel Lovett Cristiano Ronaldo hailed 2016 as "the best year of my career" after being crowned the world's leading player at the inaugural Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich.
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has claimed Real Madrid have been offered 300million euros for the star forward by an unnamed Chinese Super League club, but said his client has no interest in the deal.
Mark Critchley David Moyes has claimed that his spell in charge of Manchester United would have been more successful if the club had completed deals for several world class players.
Jason Burt David Moyes has claimed Manchester United have betrayed the club's "traditions" since he was sacked by appointing foreign managers and spending lavishly in the transfer market.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid claimed their second Club World Cup title but the Spanish giants needed extra-time to see off the spirited Kashima Antlers 4-2 in Yokohama.
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned a memorable year by being named the world's best player for a fourth time when he won the 2016 Ballon d'Or on Monday night.
Joe Miles Cristiano Ronaldo’s agency Gestifute have published a document disclosing the Real Madrid's forward's income for last year in an attempt to stave off accusations of tax avoidance.
A firm representing Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and former player Cristiano Ronaldo has denied designing ways to help clients evade millions in taxes.
Kevin Palmer Real Madrid posted a dressing room photo following their dramatic 1-1 draw against Barcelona at the Nou Camp - with Cristiano Ronaldo’s moody pose instantly sending social media into meltdown.
THE soccer agency Gestifute has denied that clients including Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho are involved in any tax evasion after a media consortium reported that they had used tax havens to handle...
Gareth Morgan Ireland has been accused of "tax dumping" by a German member of the European Parliament after a report in Spain's 'El Confidencial' newspaper said football star Cristiano Ronaldo had used an Irish...
Tom Sheen Alex Ferguson caused a stir last week when he stated in his new book that he only managed four world class players during his 27-year stay at Manchester United.
Jason Burt Wayne Rooney has opened up on his love of writing poetry, collecting signed guitars, with one from Paul McCartney his favourite, singing ‘Mustang Sally’ and Oasis on his karaoke...
Alex Ferguson's new book, Leading, is full of fascinating insights into a managerial career that spanned over four decades and saw him accumulate a glut of silverware.
Kevin Palmer Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is often accused of taking himself a little too seriously, but this brilliant video from his new Twitter account suggests he can have fun at his own expense...
Tom Sheen French champions Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a deal worth in excess of €340m to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the club next summer, according to reports.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Roy Keane is unlikely to sleep much sleep over the exclusion, but current Red Devil Juan Mata has deemed the former club captain surplus to requirements in his greatest ever Man United selection.
Tim Rich Cristiano Ronaldo hit a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk in Group A at the Bernabeu.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved three goals clear of Lionel Messi as the Champions League top scorer when he netted a hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 4-0 victory over 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk in their Group A opener on Tuesday.
Ian Hawkey Did he still have it? That burst of speed, the poise and precision when confronted, one against one, with an advancing goalkeeper?
Mark Ogden It can often take just one player, one mercurial addition, for a team to make the leap from mediocrity and Manchester United have had a few of those down the years.
soccer Leigh Griffiths claims Aberdeen defender Andrew Considine should have seen red after conceding a penalty against the Celtic striker in Aberdeen's 2-1 win over the Hoops at Pittodrie. Griffiths gave Celtic the lead in the 35th minute from the spot after Considine pulled him back inside the box, with referee Craig Thomson deeming it not an obvious goalscoring opportunity. Dons Irish striker Adam Rooney levelled with a penalty early in...
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals and became Real Madrid's all-time top scorer in the Primera Division as he inspired Los Blancos to a thumping 6-0 win at Espanyol.
Paris Saint Germain have been told that they will have to pay €1 billion to prise Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Alistari Tweedale How do Wayne Rooney’s international achievements stack up against the likes of Ali Daei, Stern John and Jan Koller? Not all that well, it turns out.
Jason Burt Manchester United do not believe that the row between them and Real Madrid over the collapsed David de Gea transfer will damage their chances of signing Gareth Bale next summer.
Dion Fanning As sports journalists, we visit the world heritage sites of sport. The great stadiums of football occasionally become familiar working locations. Some of us have been lucky enough to visit the...
Kevin Palmer Football icons like Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar could earn thousands of pounds from sending out one advertising message on Twitter, according to researchers.
Jose Mourinho, Frank Lampard and Cristiano Ronaldo have been honoured in the Guinness World Records book - and so has Chris Smalling.
Mark Ogden It is a statistic that fades with memories of goals in Champions League finals and countless match-winning interventions, but Cristiano Ronaldo was only able to muster 15 goals in his first...
Lionel Messi became the first player to win the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for a second time, sweeping this year's vote by a landslide ahead of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez.
There were reports that the two don't get on, but judging from this picture there is no bad blood between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Independent.ie Newsdesk Rafa Benitez suffered an embarrassing setback in his first La Liga outing in charge of Real Madrid when they were held to a 0-0 draw at promoted Sporting Gijon in their opening match of the season last night.
Chris Bascombe A brace from Memphis Depay and a goal at the death sealed a 3-1 win for Van Gaal's side over Club Brugge ahead of the return leg. Here is what we learned on the night.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has launched a Twitter campaign asking fans to back her bid to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has launched a Twitter campaign asking fans to back her bid to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Jason Burt There are still three weeks to go but it is already too late in this transfer window for Manchester United to sell David De Gea to Real Madrid; far too late if they want to be regarded as a big club.
Richard Sadlier What's it really like? Is it like Dream Team or more like Footballers' Wives? Whatever way people had of asking, the most common questions I got as a player were aimed at removing the mystique...
Dion Fanning Jose Mourinho's season has begun with some gentle stretching exercises.
Matt Law Gareth Bale insists he is ready to win more trophies with Real Madrid after being restored to what he feels is his best position by new manager Rafael Benitez.
Cristiano Ronaldo managed to prank Madrid town centre and in doing so made one young Real fan the happiest boy in Spain.
An angry Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's two leading footballers, has said he does not give a "f***" about the corruption crisis which has engulfed Fifa, or the controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Mark Ogden There was a certain irony in Angel Di Maria's decision not to board a flight from Buenos Aires to San Francisco to join the Manchester United squad in the United States 10 days ago.
Kevin Palmer Cristiano Ronaldo was best man at his agent's wedding last weekend - and the present he reportedly bought Jorge Mendes and his new wife Sandra was simply stunning.
Declan Whooley It was a story that had Manchester United fans rejoicing, but it appears that any possible move for Cristiano Ronaldo has been scuppered by Real Madrid's asking price.
John Percy Jose Mourinho's side defeated the Catalans 4-2 on penalties and here is what we learned from the game in Maryland
Independent.ie Newsdesk Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked to describe both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and it isn't hard to figure out who he regards as the better footballer.
Arsene Wenger has rejected claims from Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho that Arsenal have abandoned their cautious transfer approach.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that Eden Hazard is better than Cristiano Ronaldo - based on last year's performances.
Louis van Gaal's admission that Manchester United need a player with "speed and creativity" opens the debate as to who the Dutchman may pursue.
Louis van Gaal's admission that Manchester United need a player with "speed and creativity" opens the debate as to who the Dutchman may pursue.
Louis van Gaal's admission that Manchester United need a player with "speed and creativity" opens the debate as to who the Dutchman may pursue.
Paul Hirst Louis van Gaal hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a ''fantastic player'' after admitting he is in the hunt for a marquee signing to boost Manchester United's chances of challenging for the Champions...
Louis van Gaal hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a ''fantastic player'' after admitting he is in the hunt for a marquee signing to boost Manchester United's chances of challenging for the Champions League.
Mark Ogden Louis Van Gaal has said he spent a month in his "paradise in Portugal" this summer, sifting through the fallout of his first season as Manchester United manager and plotting a course to the...
After the Manchester Evening News earlier this week reported that Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was hoping to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, the Dutchman will now know how much he must pay if he is to lure the Portuguese back to Old Trafford six years...
Fabian Delph's Manchester City debut ended after 20 minutes when he was carried off with a hamstring injury as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory in Melbourne.
Declan Whooley Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said that a "mystery" signing could be on the cards and Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Cristiano Ronaldo continue to be linked to Old Trafford.
Fabian Delph's Manchester City debut ended with a suspected hamstring injury as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory in the International Champions Cup game in Melbourne.
Fabian Delph's Manchester City debut ended with a suspected hamstring injury as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory in the International Champions Cup game in Melbourne.
Declan Whooley While the enormous financial clout of French club rugby continues to attract the finest rugby players from right around the globe, the highest earners still fall a long way short of their football...
The first cracks in the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and his new coach at Real Madrid, Rafael Benitez, have begun to open, according to reports in Spain.
Independent.ie Newsdesk The agent of Iker Casillas has questioned the media agreement of Cristiano Ronaldo and believes the star player is planning to leave the club.
Carl Markham Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal rates Memphis Depay as one of the biggest talents of his age but the forward was keen to play down comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal rates Memphis Depay as one of the biggest talents of his age but the forward was keen to play down comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.
James Lawton Those who say the trouble with money is that it can't buy you love - at least not the purest kind - need not look beyond the Premier League for some rather compelling evidence.
