From an explosive winger the Portugal international now plays almost as an orthodox centre-forward, and it is a change that has allowed him to stay on top of the game Just a short year ago it looked as though Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at the top of football’s elite might be coming to an end. Lionel … Read more
The government in DR Congo has told the country’s football association to suspend league competition from Thursday until further notice. Exiled TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi has spoken against the government’s order, suggesting it is in bad taste. “Football is the only thing that keeps people entertained and makes them forget about Kabila’s dictatorship and … Read more
Football in Dr Congo has been suspended from Thursday until further notice The government in DR Congo has told the country’s football association to suspend league competition from Thursday until further notice. Exiled TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi has spoken against the government’s order, suggesting it is in bad taste. “Football is the only thing … Read more
Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 36 games by beating Club America 2-0 to reach the Fifa Club World Cup final. Karim Benzema gave the European champions the lead with a clipped finish after a Toni Kroos pass. Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win – and a place in Sunday’s final against Kashima Antlers – … Read more
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat rival Lionel Messi to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for a fourth time. The 31-year-old is now one behind Barcelona’s Messi, who took the honour for a fifth time last year. Atletico Madrid’s French forward Antoine Griezmann finished third in the vote. Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win last … Read more
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for a fourth time. Ronaldo, 31, helped Real Madrid win last season’s Champions League and scored three goals as Portugal won Euro 2016. It adds to the titles he won in 2008, 2013 and 2014. Ronaldo is now one behind Barcelona forward Lionel … Read more
Former Tottenham and AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed how he spent years partying and wasted a lot of his money frivolously. The Ghana international, now at Las Palmas, is finding his form in Spain and is now more mature, speaking to Marca in an interview in which he revealed a lot about his … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo declared income of over 225 million euros in 2015, including 20 million euros held in 22 Swiss bank accounts, a Spanish newspaper reported Sunday as the Real Madrid star battles accusations of tax evasion. The Portuguese international earned 203.7 million euros outside of Spain and 23.5 million inside the country, according to a … Read more
Lionel Messi struck twice as Barcelona recorded their first win in four La Liga games to close to within three points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win at Osasuna. Barca should have killed the game off in the first half as Luis Suarez and Messi missed two big … Read more
First came Wikileaks, then the NSA data hack, and now a series of “football leaks” has thrown the tax arrangements of two of soccer’s biggest personalities under scrutiny. The alleged tax avoidance schemes of Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and the Spanish’s club former coach Jose Mourinho, who is now manager of Manchester United, have … Read more
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shelved their personal rivalry to combine for this brilliant snap during yesterday’s Clasico at the Nou Camp. The best two players of their generation, and two of the greatest of all-time, have vied against each other for a host of records over the course of their glittering careers. They did battle once … Read more
The tax affairs of football manager Jose Mourinho should be investigated by British officials following allegations he used off-shore companies to reduce his tax bill, a UK MP has said. Mourinho is accused of moving millions of pounds of earnings to the British Virgin Islands to avoid paying tax. The Manchester United manager’s agent said … Read more
Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho did his transfer links to Barcelona no harm by tipping MSN trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar for the 2016 Ballon d’Or – snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. The Brazilian has truly come of age this season, firing the Reds to Premier League title contention before suffering an untimely … Read more
Ronaldo is the top scorer in La Liga this season Real Madrid beat Sporting Gijon by two goals to one1 in a dramatic 90 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu. Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo netted all two goals which made him La Liga’s top scorer of the season. The 2-1 win put Real Madrid seven points … Read more
Former Portugal international Paulo Futre says Cristiano Ronaldo is not universally loved in their home country, with some Portuguese people hoping Lionel Messi wins the 2016 Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo was welcomed back by his old team Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday as his current side Real Madrid won 2-1 at the Estadio … Read more
Karim Benzema came off the bench to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win over 10-man Sporting and keep their hopes of finishing top of Champions League Group F alive. Borussia Dortmund lead the way heading into the final matchweek, holding a two-point advantage following a scarcely believable 8-4 win over group whipping boys Legia Warsaw. … Read more
Portugal legend Luis Figo believes Real Madrid starp has yet to hit his peak and has hailed his compatriot’s hunger for success. It has been a memorable year for Ronaldo as he added a third Champions League trophy to his collection before leading Portugal to Euro 2016 glory. The 31-year-old is widely regarded as one … Read more
Memphis Depay has refused to rule out a possible move to Everton as a Manchester United exit in January looks increasingly inevitable. ‘Everton tease fans with strange Depay tweet’ The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with the Merseysiders in recent days and Ronald Koeman fuelled the speculation after admitting he would “love” to have Memphis … Read more
Manchester United have the highest wages in world football according to a global sports salary survey, produced annually by the Sporting Intelligence website. United’s first-team squad earn £5.77 million-a-year basic salary on average, which is £110,961-per-week. That is reportedly more than double the average basic first-team pay in England’s top division, which is £2,438,275-a-year or … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo might have come out on top this year, but he faces a stern challenge to retain his Goal 50 award in 12 months. Here are those who could take it from him… PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG | Currently scoring goals at a crazy rate for Borussia Dortmund in Germany, he is likely to catch the … Read more