LIONEL MESSI caught up with pal Ronaldinho in Paris as the former team-mates were reunited. The Brazilian icon famously assisted Messi's first professional goal for Barcelona way back in May 2005 after taking his 'little brother' under his wing at the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho caught up at PSG last weekCredit: Instagram / @ronaldinho The pair remain close friends and enjoyed an em...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is rallying Manchester United teammates to get behind manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Manchester Evening News says Ronaldo is 'holding the dressing room together' at Old Trafford as the club continues to reel from their chastening 5-0 home thrashing by arch rivals Liverpool on Sunday. The report adds that Ronaldo is urging players 'to not down tools' and to maintain stand...Full Story »

A loss to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday was the final straw for the Dutchman, who was dismissed just hours after the game Barcelona have sacked Ronald Koeman as head coach following Wednesday's defeat at Rayo Vallecano, while Goal can confirm the role has now been offered to club legend Xavi. The loss left Barcelona in ninth place in the La Liga table, having won just four of their opening 10 ...Full Story »

Ronaldinho and Messi Pep Guardiola may have jettisoned Ronaldinho out of Barcelona rather quicker than anyone would have predicted, yet the Brazilian had a profound impact on the formative years of Lionel Messi and the pair enjoyed an emotional reunion recently. Meeting together ahead of PSG's Champions League match with RB Leipzig, the two former teammates were reunited at the Parc des Prince...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly 'becoming irritated' with his Manchester United teammate Mason Greenwood over key decisions during matches. Since Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford at the end of the summer transfer window, he and Greenwood have played alongside each other eight times in all competitions. During these eight matches, neither player has assisted the other for a goal and Greenwood h...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman said his side is not inferior to Real Madrid despite losing a fourth straight Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday. Goals from David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez earned the three points for Madrid in a 2-1 victory, with Sergio Aguero's first goal for Barca proving nothing more than a consolation. Koeman is yet to beat Madrid in three games since taking over as Barca coach l...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at criticism he's received since his return to Manchester United. In the first few weeks of his second stint in England, the Portuguese star has been criticised for not working hard enough defensively for his team, but he has wasted no time in defending himself. "I know when the team needs my help defensively," Ronaldo told Sky Sports. "But, my role in the clu...Full Story »

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said fear is "a positive feeling" ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at Camp Nou, contradicting the thoughts of Barcelona counterpart Ronald Koeman The Barca boss had told a news conference earlier on Saturday that his team would play "without fear" in the LaLiga clash. Madrid got their season back on track with a 5-0 away Champions League victory at Shakhtar Do...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman said his side will play with no fear when they host Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Sunday at Camp Nou. A run of just one win in six games pushed Koeman to the brink of the sack prior to October's international break before president Joan Laporta decided to hand him a stay of execution. Back-to-back wins against Valencia and Dynamo Kiev this ...Full Story »

The forward has no intention of stepping back from the international stage and believes that he can still claim trophies at Old Trafford Cristiano Ronaldo has shrugged off suggestions that he could retire from international duty with Portugal. The forward, who has been one of the stronger sparks to a slow start for Manchester United this season, is fast approaching his 37th birthday. But ev...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO posed for pictures with some of his team-mates' family after scoring Manchester United's winner against Atalanta on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old took a picture with Fred's beaming son Benjamin. Fred's son Benjamin took a picture with RonaldoCredit: INSTAGRAM: MONIQUESALUM He will be able to keep the photo with Ronaldo 'for a lifetime'Credit: INSTAGRAM: MONIQUESALUM Tell...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by matchwinner Cristiano Ronaldo’s overall impact as Manchester United roared back to beat Atalanta on a night when poor defending threatened to cost them.The Old Trafford giants were subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to Wednesday’s Champions League group game after Leicester all too easily beat them 4-2 on Saturday.United were facing a fi...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings did it again as Cristiano Ronaldo secured Manchester United a thrilling 3-2 victory in a breathless Champions League clash with Atalanta.There was intense scrutiny on the 1999 treble hero and his players heading into the Group F encounter after Saturday’s embarrassing loss at Leicester compounded recent poor performances.United were staring down ...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI fired a matchwinning double after a reunion with Ronaldinho inspired him to the heights of their Barcelona golden years. The South American legends embraced before PSG'S 3-2 comeback triumph over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Barcelona legends Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho embraced emotionally at the Parc des Princes before PSG's group tie with RB Leipzig Arg...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Manchester United to silence their critics against Atalanta on Wednesday. The Red Devils are in a dismal run of form having won just two of their last seven games. 36-year-old Ronaldo, signed from Juventus in the summer, copped a significant amount of criticism after Saturday's 4-2 loss to Leicester City. And the Portuguese superstar wants his team to prove their...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO and Lionel Messi are just two sports stars to be honoured with waxworks at Madame Tussauds in Dubai. The life-size wax replica museum chain opened its doors to the public on Thursday at Bluewaters Island with over 60 high-profile celebrities on display. Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in Dubai... but he's wearing the wrong shirt Lionel M...Full Story »

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina says Juventus should never have signed Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo joined Juve three years ago from Real Madrid before leaving for Manchester United in August. "I don't think so, not for my philosophy," Gravina said. "It was good for Italian football, but I don't think it was a positive operation for Juventus. "As for the Serie A title, I see Napoli and the M...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo surprised his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez with a very expensive gift that left her speechless. The Portuguese international, fresh off the back of scoring yet another hat-trick for his country against Luxembourg during the international break, was in a generous mood, providing Georgina with a designer jewellery box worth over 120,000 euros. Ronaldo gifted Georgina a 1.38-me...Full Story »

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo has told manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not to bench him. Ronaldo delivered the message to Manchester United boss Ole after being on the bench for the 1-1 draw with Everton a fortnight ago. A United source told The Sun: “Ronaldo was extremely disappointed for being benched. "Ole presumed that he was tired after the Villarreal game, so he decided t...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has admitted she was 'left speechless' by Cristiano Ronaldo's latest gift - a £105,000 designer jewellery trunk. The 27-year-old model showed off her amazing present from the Manchester United legend, who recently added another record to his collection over the international break with Portugal, to her Instagram fans. The beautiful model received a £105k Louis Vuit...Full Story »