Real Madrid and Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo kisses his trophy after winning the The Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2016 Award next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino during The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on Monday. — AFP/VNA Photo Viet Nam News Football ZURICH — Cristiano Ronaldo claimed FIFA’s inaugural best player of the year award on Monday, the latest prize for the Real Madrid and Portugal star after a glittering 2016 for club and country. LeicesterCity’s Claudio Ranieri received the best men’s coach award following his side’s fairytale Premier League triumph. But the night again belonged to the 31-year-old Ronaldo, who edged out long-time nemesis Lionel Messi for the trophy as well as France’s Antoine Griezmann, the top player at this summer’s European championship. Ronaldo had already won the Ballon d’Or after his third Champions League title, thanks largely to his 16 goals in 12 games, as well … [Read more...] about Ronaldo, Ranieri scoop top FIFA awards
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I’m not smart enough to be FIFA president, says Ronaldo
World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not clever enough to become FIFA president one day in the future, he told Reuters on Monday.Reuters"> The Real Madrid and Portugal forward was in London to attend the opening of his film 'Ronaldo' along with Alex Ferguson, the former manager of his old club Manchester United. "The people who really know me, they are not going to be surprised about the movie," Ronaldo told Reuters. Real's leading goal-scorer said he had no desire to move into a career in football administration, particularly the role of president of governing body FIFA which will be decided in February following huge controversy over incumbent Sepp Blatter. "I'm not that smart to be president. I do not worry about that or about what is going to happen in my future," Ronaldo said. "I think I'm still able to play a few more years of football but in the future I have other projects that will be more interesting than being president." The film, made by the team … [Read more...] about I’m not smart enough to be FIFA president, says Ronaldo
Ronaldo hits yet another treble in rout of Bilbao
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
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”