Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally for the La Liga season to a phenomenal 13 goals in six appearances with his third treble of the campaign as Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 win at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Alfredo Di Stefano and Telmo Zarra, nodded Real in front from Gareth Bale's lofted centre in the third minute at the Bernabeu. … [Read more...] about Ronaldo hits yet another treble in rout of Bilbao
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Ronaldo gets two-match suspension for red card
MADRID, Jan 27, 2010 (AFP) - Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday received a two-match suspension for a red card he picked up at the weekend, the disciplinary committee of the Spanish football league announced. It said the world's most expensive player had been punished "for resorting to dangerous play that caused an injury" to an opponent. It also fined Real 180 euros and Ronaldo 600 euros. Ronaldo spoiled a stellar two-goal display on Sunday by getting sent off after a stray elbow caught Danish defender Patrick Mtiliga, who tugged the Portuguese winger's shirt during the 2-0 win over Malaga. Real's sporting director, Jorge Valdano, described the referee's decision as "unfair and "very hard." But, speaking prior to the disciplinary committee's decision, he told Spain's COPE radio that Real "will accept any decision" by the body. The former Manchester United star said Monday he also felt his red card was unjust. "I've spoken to Mtiliga and he said he doesn't believe I should … [Read more...] about Ronaldo gets two-match suspension for red card
“Messi, Ronaldo can share Ballon d’Or”
Former Barcelona midfielder Ronald de Boer feels Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi should be allowed to share the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. When it comes to recognition from football's governing body, the globe's biggest two names have dominated for four years - and they continue to divide opinion amongst coaches, fans, journalists and players. … [Read more...] about “Messi, Ronaldo can share Ballon d’Or”
Ronaldo museum opens with space for another ‘Ballon d’Or’
Real Madrid and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo opened a museum in his honour in his birthplace on Sunday, which he said had extra room for the Ballon d'Or and many other trophies to come. "Of course it's a special day, it's the opening of my museum and I am proud," the Portugal forward, who has scored 33 goals this season, said. "I have room for more trophies. I don't really want to mention specific ones. All I want is to win more awards and if the Ballon d'Or comes, there is extra room here." Soccer's world governing body named him, Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina and Bayern Munich's French winger Franck Ribery as the three finalists for the 2013 Ballon d'Or award, formerly known as FIFA World Player of the Year. Ronaldo, this year's World Soccer magazine's player of the year, said he was not desperate to win the most prestigious individual award in the sport. "The World Soccer magazine's player of the year award was another important trophy but it does not mean I will … [Read more...] about Ronaldo museum opens with space for another ‘Ballon d’Or’
‘Clasico” High Noon for Ronaldo and Messi
As well as a potential title decider, Saturday's ''Clasico'' between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona serves up the latest installment in the goal-scoring drama featuring record-setting marksmen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Leaders Real have a four-point advantage over champions Barca with five games left ahead of the clash at the Nou Camp and Ronaldo and Messi have already netted a Spanish record 41 times each in La Liga this season. Portuguese Ronaldo, who set the previous best of 40 last term, has 53 goals in all competitions, while Argentine Messi, the man who replaced him as World Player of the Year and has won the award the past three years, has 63, including 14 in the Champions League. He is only four short of the all-time record of 67 set by former Bayern Munich striker Gerd Mueller in the 1972-73 season. The latest domestic showdown between the world's two richest clubs has an added significance in that Real and Barca could meet in next month's Champions … [Read more...] about ‘Clasico” High Noon for Ronaldo and Messi