Modrić's magical 2018 deserves to be capped by breaking the Ronaldo-Messi decade-long Ballon d'Or stranglehold 

With the winner of the Ballon d'Or due to be announced this evening, did we witness enough in 2018 for a changing of the guard?

Anthony Martial will join elite list of Man United legends if he scores against Crystal Palace 

Anthony Martial will equal records set by Ruud van Nistelrooy, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo if he scores in Manchester United's Premier League...

Kevin Palmer: 'Jose Mourinho is right to suggest Juventus are showing more ambition than Manchester United' 

Jose Mourinho has long since mastered the art of generating a verbal smokescreen to disguise his...

Ronaldo: Rape claim hurting my family 

Cristiano Ronaldo says the rape allegations made against him are "interfering" with his personal life and threatening his "exemplary" reputation.

'He let me know that my departure would not be a problem' - Ronaldo explains reasons behind Real Madrid exit 

Cristiano Ronaldo says he left Real Madrid for Juventus after feeling the way he was being...

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range thunderbolt for Juventus 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, the first a penalty and the second a booming long-range shot, to give Juventus a 2-1 win at Empoli in Serie A on...

Juventus president ‘very calm’ over Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation 

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli is standing by Cristiano Ronaldo as the footballer faces an accusation of rape in the United States.

'A great coach and a wonderful man' - Ronaldo shares warm reunion with Alex Ferguson after Old Trafford return 

Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to Old Trafford last night as Juventus outclassed Man United to...

Ronaldo gives timid United a reminder of their glory days 

There was no attempt to kill Cristiano Ronaldo with kindness this time; no effort to try to knock him off his stride with a wall of emotion.

Dybala leads early Juve blitz to expose United's limitations 

History tells us that there have been many times over the years when a Manchester United team have fallen short of the standards that Juventus have set but on those occasions there has often...

Early Dybala goal the difference as Juventus edge Man United on Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford 

Manchester United were outclassed as Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus overcame Jose Mourinho's men in a Champions League clash that was worryingly...

Ronaldo set for subdued welcome from fans on Old Trafford return as sexual assault allegations linger 

This isn't the "worldwide profile" that Juventus president Andrea Agnelli wanted, nor were these the emotions some around Manchester United...

'My lawyers are confident' over allegations, insists Ronaldo 

A defiant Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was a role model on and off the pitch as he expressed every confidence that he would be vindicated over the rape allegations that have engulfed him.

'My lawyers are confident and I am too' - Cristiano Ronaldo quizzed on rape allegation ahead of Old Trafford return 

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again denied allegations that he raped a woman at a Las Vegas hotel in...

Five of Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest moments in a Manchester United shirt 

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the club where he first made his name as his former employers Manchester United welcome Juventus to Old Trafford in the...

Ronaldo's star quality was evident from day one 

Mike Phelan observed all of Cristiano Ronaldo's six years at Manchester United from the intimate position of first coach and then number two to Alex Ferguson. So when he says the Portuguese - who...

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations: what we know, what we don’t and what comes next 

It’s a story that has the potential to shake the sports world to its core: Cristiano Ronaldo – a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and one of the greatest...

Hazard move looks a formality 

They don't bother putting stars on Real Madrid's shirt to signify all the times they have accumulated the sport's most coveted trophies. For other clubs, those stars take the form of a status symbol. At Madrid, though, they go by the theory that all they need is their club badge to signify football royalty.

German magazine that shone light on Cristiano Ronaldo rape case insist their story is accurate 

The German publication reporting the rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo stands by the documents used in its story, saying it has "no...

Real Madrid to take legal action over claims they forced Cristiano Ronaldo to pay off accuser Kathryn Mayorga 

Real Madrid have announced they are taking legal action against a Portuguese newspaper after they claimed that the Bernabeu club had told...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyer says documents relating to sexual assault allegations were ‘altered or completely fabricated’ 

Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyer has claimed that Der Spiegel published was acquired illegally and that...

Cristiano Ronaldo included in 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or award 

Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention to retain the Ballon d'Or for the third successive year after being named on the 30-man shortlist.

Superstar faces massive cash penalty as sponsors weigh up deals 

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing the prospect of multimillion-euro claims from sponsors if the rape allegation against him is proven, according to a leading sports lawyer.

Ronaldo case should be wake-up call for sport - and society 

'Damn woman." It's early Friday morning and the man at the bar is that rarity of a customer not staring down, transfixed, by the gambling machines on the counter top.

Police are urged to re-examine 2005 accusation against Ronaldo of rape in hotel 

The decision to drop a 2005 London-based rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo should be re-examined, MPs and UK campaigners said last night.

Ewan MacKenna: Cristiano Ronaldo case should be a loud warning and a sharp turning point - but will it be? 

"Damn woman."

Nike: 'We are deeply concerned by disturbing Cristiano rape allegations' 

Nike has said it is "deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations" facing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad for Nations League clashes against Poland and Scotland 

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for their October internationals against Poland and Scotland.

Cristiano Ronaldo issues firm denial of rape allegation 

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a firm denial of the sexual assault allegations made against him by an American woman.

Ronaldo rape case reopened as accuser gives police new details of 2009 alleged attack 

Police in Las Vegas have revealed they reopened a rape investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo after the alleged victim finally gave them details she...

Cristiano Ronaldo accused of rape by woman in US 

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is being sued by a woman in the US who alleges he raped her in the penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.

Las Vegas police reopen inquiry into Ronaldo rape claim 

Police in Las Vegas last night confirmed that they have reopened an investigation into claims by a teacher that she was raped in a hotel room by football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

'No, no, no, no, no': Ronaldo denies claim he raped woman in hotel 

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has denied claims he raped an American woman in 2009 - dismissing the allegations as "fake news".

Cristiano Ronaldo lawyers to sue magazine over 'illegal' report after woman goes public with rape claim 

Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday they would sue German magazine Der Spiegel after it published "blatantly illegal" accusations by an...

UEFA chiefs clear Ronaldo to face United at Old Trafford 

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to face Manchester United in the Champions League next month after UEFA disciplinary chiefs decided not to increase his ban.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be free to face Manchester United after UEFA confirm one-match ban 

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to face former club Manchester United in the Champions League next month after being handed a one-match ban...

Martin O'Neill and Seamus Coleman's Fifa The Best Award selections revealed 

Luka Modric was named FIFA men's player of the year at a star-studded show in London on Monday, but neither of the men who have dominated the...

Sarri tactics give Hazard the chance to hit 40 goals - but Chelsea may lose him as a result 

One moment that sums up what it must be like to play against Eden Hazard should be very familiar to followers of Irish football.

UEFA open proceedings over Ronaldo red card - but here's why he is unlikely to miss Man United clashes 

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings over Cristiano Ronaldo's red card against Valencia in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Tearful Ronaldo in danger of missing United reunion after Juve red card 

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss an expected return to Old Trafford with Juventus after being sent off for the first time in his Champions League career.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in tears as he is sent off on Juventus Champions League debut 

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off on his first Champions League appearance for Juventus as a couple of penalties from Miralem Pjanic gave the...

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo opens Juve account but Douglas Costa faces rap for spitting in opponent's face 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Juventus goals as the defending Serie A champions extended their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 home...

Hazard and Kane likely to stay put as Real Madrid turn attention to Mbappe and Rodrigo 

Real Madrid now feel it is “almost impossible” to sign one of the Premier League’s top strikers in this window, and are turning their attention to...

Cristiano Ronaldo fails to find the net on Juventus debut as Serie A champions strike late to beat Chievo 

Juventus came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at Chievo as Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for the Turin side on Saturday, although the...

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't hold back as he belts out a song at his Juventus initiation 

Initiation songs have become a standard ritual for any new signing in the modern game and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't hold back as he took centres...

Juventus boss Allegri confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will make debut in Serie A opener 

Massimiliano Allegri has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo as "the best player in the world" and confirmed he will make his competitive debut for Juventus on...

15 years on from United debut, Ronaldo magic holds key to Juve's lust for glory 

Today marks 15 years since Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut against Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford in front of 67,647 people. The...

Ronaldo effect fails to take hold in summer of transfer caution 

Around Europe this summer, there have been a few club officials fearing the call.

Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui backs Gareth Bale to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo 

Julen Lopetegui is adamant Gareth Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid as he backed the Wales international to fill the void left by Cristiano...

Cristiano Ronaldo to pay €19 million fine for tax fraud in deal with Spanish authorities 

Spanish tax authorities have accepted a deal with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to plead guilty to tax fraud and pay a fine of close to 19 million euros...

Cristiano Ronaldo Juventus medical: The facts and figures that show he has physical capability of a 20-year-old 

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his medical at Italian club Juventus following his £100m move...

Ronaldo ready to spark new dawn for Juve 

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is as ambitious as ever after joining Juventus from Real Madrid. The 33-year-old Portugal skipper was unveiled as the Italian club's €100m signing yesterday after...

'Usually players of my age go to Qatar or China' - Ambitious Ronaldo targeting further glory with Juventus 

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is as ambitious as ever after joining Juventus from Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo greeted by hundreds of screaming fans as he arrived for Juventus medical 

Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted by a large crowd of cheering fans as he arrived at Juventus' medical centre to complete his move from Real Madrid.

Fiat workers to strike following Cristiano Ronaldo's €105m transfer to Juventus 

Fiat workers at a plant in Italy are reportedly set to go on strike after the announcement that Cristiano Ronaldo would be transferring teams.

Everyone's a winner in Ronaldo departure 

It was late last week when some of Europe's leading clubs began to contact Cristiano Ronaldo's camp, wondering whether this might be more than a bluff and that he might really be considering leaving...

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Juventus on a four-year deal, with the fee totalling €112m 

Ronaldo has signed a four-year contract, with the fee totalling 112million euros, Juventus have announced.

From show pony to overhead kick superman: Cristiano Ronaldo's transformation in six key moments 

Cristiano Ronaldo has swapped Real Madrid for Juventus in a deal worth €105m, here are the moments which saw him evolve from a show...

Juventus edge closer to Cristiano Ronaldo transfer - a previously unthinkable coup for the Italian giants 

Cristiano Ronaldo’s entourage has met with Juventus as the Italian giants look to pull off a...

Crunching the numbers on Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning move to Juventus and why Man United get a windfall 

Manchester United are set to receive a cash windfall if Cristiano Ronaldo completes his shock move from Real Madrid to Juventus in the...

Cristiano Ronaldo open to Juventus move as Real Madrid consider selling to fund move for Kylian Mbappe or Neymar 

Cristiano Ronaldo is seriously tempted by a move to Juventus, and the Serie A club are willing to...

Is Cristiano Ronaldo actually leaving Real Madrid? Juventus play the pawns in transfer that makes little sense 

Real Madrid will improve their contract offer to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese’s latest...

Juve's €100m Ronaldo bid tests United 

Juventus have bid €100 million for Cristiano Ronaldo, putting pressure on Manchester United to make a counter offer to re-sign their former player from Real Madrid.

Cavani steals Ronaldo's thunder as Uruguay rearguard dominates 

First Lionel Messi was upstaged by Kylian Mbappe, now Cristiano Ronaldo must wrestle with the crushing disappointment of seeing his World Cup dream shattered after being comprehensively...

Edinson Cavani the Uruguayan hero as Cristiano Ronaldo exits the World Cup hours after Lionel Messi does likewise 

Edinson Cavani sent Uruguay into a World Cup quarter-final against France with two goals of...

Suarez has two weeks to change World Cup legacy 

Footballers who play on the edge tend to be divisive. That is why there has been no-one more controversial in recent World Cups than my former Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez.

Uruguay have never lost the will to fight and this year's model follows a potent tradition 

Maybe Lionel Messi has found a beam of reviving light, perhaps Brazil have rediscovered their destiny as football's most beautiful team but tomorrow...

Huge development that could signal Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Real Madrid this summer 

Cristiano Ronaldo's buy-out clause at Real Madrid has been reduced from 1billion euros (£884million) to 120m euros (£106m), according to a report...

Ronaldo escapes red as Portugal squeeze into last 16 

So, Portugal are not a one-man team after all. On a sultry, sticky night in the Mordovia Arena, they progressed to the knockout stage without any meaningful contribution from the man who...

Heartbreak for Iran as Portugal survive missed Ronaldo penalty to qualify for last 16 

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and Portugal blew the chance to finish top of Group B, with a dramatic climax seeing them draw 1-1 with...

Cristiano Ronaldo takes on his former mentor Carlos Queiroz after bitter parting of ways 

A game with as much riding on it as Iran-Portugal in Saransk this evening hardly requires a sub-plot but the strained relationship between two of its...

James Lawton: Ronaldo's ferocious desire to be greatest proves hard act for his rivals to follow 

Cristiano Ronaldo long ago removed himself from the laws of football probability, and, yes, it is a good 10 years since his most damning critic had...

Fifa deny referee asked for Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt at half-time of Portugal vs Morocco 

Fifa has angrily denied extraordinary claims World Cup referee Mark Geiger asked Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt during Portugal’s win over Morocco.

Roy Keane gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo debate as he nominates a clear winner 

Roy Keane has entered the enduring debate comparing the respective merits of Cristiano...

Ronaldo works his magic but Portugal fail to impress 

They do call Portugal a one-man team and when that one man is Cristiano Ronaldo you can understand why the World Cup has fallen under his spell.

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbing World Cup limelight at 33 while other superstars go missing 

With an elbow on the desk and one hand propping up his chin, the Portugal manager Fernando Santos takes question after question about Cristiano...

How Cristiano Ronaldo's genius left strategic Spain frustrated 

Formulate a checklist for the ideal World Cup encounter, and Portugal 3-Spain 3 would tick every box: a historic rivalry, an early goal, a high tempo throughout, tremendous technical quality, both...

Messi miss lets Iceland off hook in culture clash 

As the final whistle blew, Lionel Messi angrily volleyed the ball high into the Moscow air before kneeling down in the centre-circle to be consoled by a steady succession of team-mates. They...

Cristiano Ronaldo taking it 'match by match' after sensational hat-trick to deny Spain 

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident Portugal will progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup after his hat-trick stunned Spain in an astonishing 3-3...

Ronaldo conjures magic 'trick to deny Spain with late leveller 

After the most sensational of World Cup stories, the most dramatic of World Cup games, and a stunning Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick it feels like Russia 2018 is up and running.

Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick earns Portugal draw with Spain in thriller 

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo curled in a sizzling late free kick to strike the first hat-trick of the 2018 World Cup and grab his side a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday as the Group B...

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo's son steals the show after Portugal's last World Cup warm up match 

Portugal concluded their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win against Algeria in Lisbon on Thursday night, yet it was the events after the game...

Comment: Why Bale, Ronaldo, Mourinho and Conte could now all be caught up in the Real Madrid soap opera 

Zinedine Zidane’s shock departure as Real Madrid head coach will send shockwaves across the...

Madrid's dysfunctional family set for break-up 

After the lightning, the thunder. Minutes after blitzing Liverpool to claim a historic third successive Champions League title, the cracks in Real Madrid's impeccable facade were already beginning to...

Master of cynicism Sergio Ramos is the dark heart of Madrid 

With Sergio Ramos skipping along with the trophy and Florentino Perez, the president, hugging Gareth Bale, this should have been one of the great coronations. Instead, there was a darkness...

'It was very nice to be at Real Madrid' - Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may have played his last game for the club 

Cristiano Ronaldo has given a strong hint that Real Madrid’s Champions League final win against...

Brian Kerr: Romantic Liverpool can edge humdinger in Kiev - and it's all down to the defences 

It remains an abiding image of the 2013 Champions League final in Wembley.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims to have a 'biological age of 23' ahead of the Champions League final 

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to slow down and feels a decade younger than his 33 years, the Portuguese declared ahead of the...

Arsene Wenger claims Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could have played together at Arsenal 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could have ended up playing together at Arsenal had things worked out differently.

Mohamed Salah: It will be Liverpool vs Real Madrid, not me vs Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or 

Mohamed Salah has insisted that this year’s Champions League final will not simply be a contest between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

WATCH: Shamrock Rovers' Dan Carr produces a moment of brilliance to light up Dublin Derby 

Shamrock Rovers striker Dan Carr has gone all Cristiano Ronaldo with a sensational strike to put his side a goal up against Bohemians in the Dublin...

Ronaldo to the rescue in familiar Real script 

An entire tie can change, a whole dynamic can change, but it seems a fundamental of the Champions League won't change: Real Madrid will still win.

Zidane: Fans will recall Ronaldo like they do Di Stefano 

Zinedine Zidane believes Cristiano Ronaldo will leave a lasting legacy at Real Madrid like Alfredo Di Stefano has.

Gianluigi Buffon shows his class as he compares Ronaldo to Maradona and Pele 

The Juventus stadium broke into applause and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, once a player of extraordinary gifts himself, looked dumbstruck...

Ronaldo’s bicycle kick sends social media into a spin 

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead kick had Zinedine Zidane’s jaw on the floor and applause from fans on both sides.

Ronaldo wows Juve fans with flash of genius 

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.

Zinedine Zidane's stunned reaction sums up Cristiano Ronaldo's ridiculous wonder-goal 

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored plenty of memorable goals over the course of his career but tonight's spectacular effort against Juventus is right up...

WATCH: Ronaldo leaves football world in awe after outrageous overhead kick sinks Juventus 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, his second a brilliant overhead kick, as Real Madrid took a huge step towards the Champions League semi-finals...

Holland captain Virgil van Dijk shines as Memphis Depay's revival continues against Portugal 

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk toasted his appointment as Holland captain by scoring as his side recorded a thumping 3-0 win against...

John Aldridge: If Mohamed Salah ends up winning the Ballon d'Or, it could be terrible news for Liverpool 

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...

The Couch: Distaste for corner boy Marcelo blinds some to this dazzling diamond 

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...

WATCH: 'He used to do that in training' - Rio Ferdinand claims Ronaldo's 'magic trick' for penalty was no fluke 

Cristiano Ronaldo's superhuman powers were brought to a new level in last night's Champions League...

How Cristiano Ronaldo taught Neymar a lesson in how sometimes less is more as Real Madrid beat PSG 

This, really, was a case of incision over indulgence; experience over exaggeration.

Ronaldo and Real pounce to punish PSG's familiar failings 

Real Madrid certainly wobbled but, having fallen repeatedly this season in domestic competition, they again stood tall on their favourite Champions League stage.

Ronaldo steps up late as Real Madrid rally to sink PSG 

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.

Real to ramp up Hazard interest with Neymar deal 'impossible' 

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.

Why Alexis Sanchez would do well to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s example when he moves to Manchester United 

It’s 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo has just completed his world-record £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid.

Antonio Conte: N'Golo Kante would be my Ballon d'Or winner 

N'Golo Kante would be the coaches' choice as the world's best player, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

Ronaldo matches Messi with fifth ballon d'OR 

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or for a fifth time to move level with rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Dublin-based super agent scores with €26m profit 

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.

New Cristiano Ronaldo bust is revealed...and this one actually looks like him 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo shuts down media after starring in Real Madrid romp 

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.

Steven Gerrard and Thierry Henry named in UEFA's team of the 21st century 

Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard and Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer Thierry Henry have both been named in UEFA's team of the...

'We are all very happy!' - Cristiano Ronaldo becomes fourth time father as girlfriend Georgina gives birth 

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father for the fourth time.

Cristiano Ronaldo on becoming a fourth time father: 'Raising my family is the greatest privilege I've had' 

Cristiano Ronaldo has described fatherhood as "honestly the greatest privilege I've had" in a candid new interview.

Cristiano Ronaldo brought his son to training and it’s all kinds of cute 

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?

Cristiano Ronaldo could face second lengthy ban after clash during Real Madrid defeat to Girona 

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...

Ex-Manchester United fitness coach reveals work behind how Cristiano Ronaldo became 'The Best' 

Cristiano Ronaldo is a person who has a literary quality to his soul and a highly theatrical quality to his body.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off growing baby bump on family night out 

Every day is a family affair for Cristiano Ronaldo these days.

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Best Fifa Men’s Player Award for second consecutive year 

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...

Ronaldo penalty denies Spurs triumph in Bernabeu showdown 

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...

Ronaldo penalty earns Madrid a draw as Spurs leave the Bernabeau with impressive point 

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...

Josh Magennis calls on Northern Ireland to finish campaign on a high in Norway 

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...

WATCH - Cristiano Ronaldo jokes he could follow Rio Ferdinand into boxing 

Cristiano Ronaldo reunited with his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand to reflect on his meteoric rise from a shy 18-year-...

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at his critics as Real Madrid star questions why he still has to prove them wrong 

Cristiano Ronaldo used his two goals against Borussia Dortmund to hit back at his critics that have...

Incredible Celtic team goal included in FIFA Puskas Award shortlist for best goal of 2017 

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.

Ronaldo sponsors face red card over risky market bets 

Last month, Cristiano Ronaldo sent a short message to his 59 million Twitter followers.

Demarai Gray closes in on new Leicester deal 

Demarai Gray is close to signing a new contract at Leicester with boss Craig Shakespeare insisting he should use Cristiano Ronaldo as inspiration.

EA Sports revealed some Fifa 18 stats, but first asked the players to rate themselves 

EA Sports’ Fifa ratings have become a modern source of contention among players at the top level of football.

'Toughened pros like Roy Keane would lambast him' - Fergie went to great lengths to toughen Ronaldo up at Man United 

Alex Ferguson would let his Manchester United players kick Cristiano Ronaldo in training in a...

WATCH: Conor McGregor set to pass Cristiano Ronaldo on Forbes rich list just one year after he predicted he would 

Conor McGregor is set to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo on the Forbes rich list after his professional...

Cristiano Ronaldo is so good he scored a golazo and won a trophy during a 5-game ban 

A five-game ban might prevent most footballers from making headlines, but then most players aren’t Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo brands five-game ban 'incomprehensible' after authorities reject latest appeal 

Cristiano Ronaldo has lashed out at "one more incomprehensible decision" amid reports his five-match ban for shoving a referee was upheld by...

Cristiano Ronaldo fails in appeal against ban for pushing referee 

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo should have been given maximum 12-game ban for pushing referee, insists Graham Poll 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo handed lengthy ban for red card and push on referee 

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.

WATCH - Cristiano Ronaldo's wonder goal against Barcelona...and then his red card for diving 

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...

Real Madrid would not sell Cristiano Ronaldo for 'his weight in gold', insists club president Florentino Perez 

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the club would “never” sell Cristiano Ronaldo, despite the Portuguese forward suggesting he...

Gary Neville reveals moment Cristiano Ronaldo became a world class player at Manchester United 

Ahead of his former side's Super Cup clash with Real Madrid, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has recalled the moment Cristiano Ronaldo...

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms hew would like to return and play in England again some day 

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...

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo sparks fresh Manchester United links admitting he 'would like to go back to England' 

Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited talk of a return to the Premier League after telling a court in...

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez finally debuts baby bump in sleek photoshoot 

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is one proud mama-to-be.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces Spanish court in tax fraud investigation 

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo tells judge he has 'never tried to avoid taxes' 

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Spanish judge that he has "never tried to avoid taxes".

Miguel Delaney: Madrid’s mammoth Mbappe move capitalises on Premier League’s embarrassment of riches 

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...

Ronaldo confirms girlfriend Georgina is pregnant - weeks after welcoming twins 

Cristiano Ronaldo will definitely have his hands full.

Yacht being rented by Ronaldo inspected by Spanish customs agents 

Customs agents have boarded and carried out an inspection of a yacht rented by Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain's tax authority said.

Cristiano Ronaldo has yacht boarded and inspected by customs officers 

Cristiano Ronaldo has had his yacht boarded and inspected by customs officers while on holiday in the Balearic Islands.

Ronaldo jets to Ibiza for lavish yacht holiday - while girlfriend Georgina cradles 'baby bump' in bikini 

Cristiano Ronaldo may have just welcomed twins, but it looks like he's already expanding his family.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'blessed' in sweet family photo with Cristiano Jr (7) and newborn twins 

Cristiano Ronaldo feels "blesssed" as he shared a heartwarming picture of his growing family.

Cristiano Ronaldo accused of racism for ‘black and white chocolate’ post 

Cristiano Ronaldo has faced criticism after he posted a picture to his Instagram account of himself with fellow Portuguese footballer Jose Semedo.

Daddy Cool: Ronaldo shares his baby joy 

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.

Smitten Cristiano Ronaldo posts cute first image with his new twins 

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.

'No need to worry' - Real Madrid President Florentino Perez assures fans of Ronaldo's future at the club 

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists he remains relaxed about Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid future.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo really could go to prison - but it is not that straightforward for the Real Madrid star 

Could Cristiano Ronaldo really find himself behind the bars of a Spanish prison should he be found...

Cristiano Ronaldo to tell Real Madrid he has an offer on the table...and it's not from Manchester United - report 

Cristiano Ronaldo will tell Real Madrid President Florentino Perez that he has been offered a...

Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Portugal go top of Group A with win over Russia 

Cristiano Ronaldo's 74th senior international goal was enough to hand Portugal Confederations Cup victory over hosts Russia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already 'softened' his stance on leaving Real Madrid - report 

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 and Jose Mourinho face tax fraud claims 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo to testify in tax fraud case on July 31 as speculation over his Real Madrid future rumbles on 

Cristiano Ronaldo will testify in his tax fraud case next month.

'I have to talk to Cristiano' - Real Madrid President Florentino Perez makes a vow over Ronaldo's future 

Real Madrid President Florentio Perez has vowed to resolve the dispute that inspired Cristiano Ronaldo to confirm he wanted to leave the reigning...

Comment - Ronaldo’s taxing issues another chance for him to prove nobody is better at setting their own destiny 

It is eight years since Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United on his way to becoming a...

United wary of Ronaldo 'quit' rumours 

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.

Bayern Munich chief rubbishes talk of move for Cristiano Ronaldo 

Bayern Munich have insisted there is no basis to the speculation linking them with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo dodges questions over his future as talk intensifies of an emotional return to Manchester United 

Cristiano Ronaldo dodged questions over his Real Madrid future as speculation continues to grow...

Cristiano Ronaldo may want Man United return, but Old Trafford chiefs strike a note of pessimism - reports 

Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to seal a return to Manchester United this summer, according the...

Zinedine Zidane and Sergio Ramos call Cristiano Ronaldo to plead with Portuguese star to stay at Madrid 

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and club captain Sergio Ramos have both reportedly reached out to Cristiano Ronaldo amid rumours that the...

€150m: Real's massive price tag to take Ronaldo from Madrid 

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...

Former Real Madrid president believes Cristiano Ronaldo's 'love' for Manchester United could see him return 

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes that Cristiano Ronaldo’s “love” for...

Here's Cristiano Ronaldo's astounding career in numbers 

Cristiano Ronaldo appears determined to quit Spain as he believes he is being singled out for unfair treatment by the tax authorities.

Cristiano Ronaldo tells Portugal team-mates he is determined to leave Real Madrid and 'there's no going back' 

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told his Portugal teammates that he is "determined" to walk away from Real Madrid and “there is no going back”...

Ronaldo wants out of Madrid after court case proves too taxing 

Cristiano Ronaldo is so upset after being accused of tax fraud in Spain that he wants to leave Real Madrid.

'Image' holds the key to Ronaldo's next move 

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the club - a decision that has been described as "irreversible".

Cristiano Ronaldo 'outraged' by speculation concerning his tax affairs and is now determined to leave Spain 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Five possible destinations for Real Madrid superstar 

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.

Why the latest Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United rumours are finally credible 

We woke this morning to ‘breaking reports’ claiming Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to quit Real Madrid, sparking inevitable rumours of a return...

Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives deny €14.7m Spanish tax fraud allegations 

Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives have denied allegations that he defrauded the Spanish tax office of €14.7million.

Cristiano Ronaldo charged with €14.7 million tax fraud 

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.

Ronaldo charged with tax fraud by Spanish state prosecutor 

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.

JK Rowling is the biggest-earning British celebrity on latest Forbes rich list 

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 'father to surrogate twins' 

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid forward, has reportedly become the father of surrogate twins.

Cristiano Ronaldo named as cover star of FIFA 18 after fourth Champions League win 

Cristiano Ronaldo is to be the new face of EA Sports' Fifa franchise.|

Cristiano Ronaldo finishes a wonderful season as Fifa 18's cover star 

An excellent 12 months for Cristiano Ronaldo has ended with the Portugal and Real Madrid goal machine becoming the global cover star for EA...

Cristiano Ronaldo's hair journey has taken an unexpected turn 

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.

WATCH - Ronaldo massages a considerable ego with his entrance at Real Madrid's Champions League party 

Cristiano Ronaldo is never shy when it comes to making a grand entrance - and he confirmed as...

WATCH - Cristiano Ronaldo shares emotional embrace with Alex Ferguson after historic Champions League triumph 

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a heartfelt embrace with Alex Ferguson on Saturday evening after Real...

5 things we learned from the incredible Champions League final 

Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 to become European champions at the National Stadium of Wales.

Ronaldo sends Real on their way to victory 

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo brace guides Real Madrid to Champions League victory 

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...

Real Madrid retained their Champions League title but hearts are breaking for Buffon 

Real Madrid have won the Champions League for the second consecutive year after beating Juventus 4-1 at the Principality Stadium.

Mario Mandzukic's stunning overhead kick was the undoubted highlight of the Champions League final first half 

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I still miss Manchester United and Premier League 

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the lack of respect he receives from sections of the Real Madrid fan base makes him miss Manchester United.

Roonaldo - How Alex Ferguson built his greatest ever Manchester United side 

For three consecutive seasons, 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09, the Premier League provided three of the four Champions League semi-finalists, an...

Cristiano Ronaldo could face tax fraud charges in Spain 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo faces potential tax fraud charges 

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...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time top scorer in Europe's big five leagues 

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: Hard work the secret of Ronaldo's success 

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: Avalanche of stats cannot bury every inconvenient fact about Cristiano 

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...

John Giles: With a heavy heart, I've concluded that Ronaldo's extreme selfishness is his greatest asset 

I’ve come to the conclusion, with a heavy heart, that Cristiano Ronaldo’s extreme selfishness could be his greatest strength.

Brian Kerr: The once unmissable Arsenal and United rivalry is now irrelevant 

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...