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The Ronaldo Effect

The Ronaldo Effect

HE became the world’s most expensive player when he moved from Manchester to Madrid for $140m. But can one man really be that good? FFT investigates his impact on club and country. 30 Aug 2010
Soccer Star Ronaldo 'Very Happy' At Birth of Son

Soccer Star Ronaldo 'Very Happy' At Birth of Son

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is "very happy" after becoming a father for the first time, according to reports. 5 Jul 2010
Mourinho Backs Ronaldo

Mourinho Backs Ronaldo

JOSE Mourinho has defended Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo after watching his countrymen exit the World Cup at the hands of Spain. 1 Jul 2010
Xavi: Guardiola Advice Can Help Stop Ronaldo

Xavi: Guardiola Advice Can Help Stop Ronaldo

BARCELONA midfielder Xavi claims club coach Pep Guardiola's advice will prove useful as Spain look to stifle Cristiano Ronaldo in tomorrow's World Cup last-16 match against Portugal. 29 Jun 2010
Ronaldo Leaps to Defence of Rooney

Ronaldo Leaps to Defence of Rooney

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has defended his old friend Wayne Rooney as the England striker faces criticism over his World Cup performances. 21 Jun 2010
Portugal Ask for Ronaldo Review

Portugal Ask for Ronaldo Review

PORTUGAL have asked FIFA to overturn Cristiano Ronaldo's booking against Ivory Coast. 17 Jun 2010
Ronaldo Sees Bigger Picture

Ronaldo Sees Bigger Picture

CRISTIANO Ronaldo would have swapped his man of the match award for three points after Portugal were denied victory in the Group G opener against Ivory Coast. 16 Jun 2010
Queiroz Confident In Ronaldo

Queiroz Confident In Ronaldo

PORTUGAL coach Carlos Queiroz is confident Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to show what he is made of on the world stage when they face Ivory Coast today. 15 Jun 2010
From Homer To Hobo

From Homer To Hobo

NIKE have launched the new ad for their "Write the Future" campaign, which is an insight into the world's best players' potential futures, including Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Homer Simpson and Wayne Rooney ending up a hobo! 21 May 2010
Ronaldo Happy With First Year At Real

Ronaldo Happy With First Year At Real

CRISTIANO Ronaldo insists he is satisfied with his first season at Real Madrid even though it looks destined to end trophyless. 12 May 2010
Ronaldo Hart-Trick Closes Gap On Barca

Ronaldo Hart-Trick Closes Gap On Barca

CRISTIANO Ronaldo struck his first Real Madrid hat-trick as the title hopefuls produced a brilliant second-half display to down Real Mallorca 4-1 and trim the gap on leaders Barcelona back to one point with two games remaining. 6 May 2010
Castrol Create ‘Ultimate Footballer’

Castrol Create ‘Ultimate Footballer’

WITH Messi’s left foot, Henry’s right, the legs of Ronaldo and the lofty height of Crouch, Castrol have crafted what they statistically believe to be the ultimate medley of talent to make up the complete modern footballer. 5 May 2010
Ronaldo Keeps Real In The Race

Ronaldo Keeps Real In The Race

CRISTIANO Ronaldo struck a last-gasp winner as nervy Real Madrid kept their Primera Division hopes alive in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 win over Osasuna. 3 May 2010
We Can Win League Title - Ronaldo

We Can Win League Title - Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced Real Madrid can win the title as he looks for a winning conclusion to his first season in the Primera Division. 30 Apr 2010
'I Won't Stay At Madrid Forever'

'I Won't Stay At Madrid Forever'

REAL Madrid playmaker Cristiano Ronaldo is already plotting his Bernabeu exit. 28 Apr 2010
Ronaldo Backs Pellegrini

Ronaldo Backs Pellegrini

Cristiano Ronaldo has come out in support of coach Manuel Pellegrini and hopes he remains in charge of Real Madrid for several more seasons. 22 Apr 2010

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