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Football: Ronaldo a doubt for Dortmund return

Agence France-PresseApril 28, 2013 10:45
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for their Champions League semi-final second-leg against Borussia Dortmund due to a thigh problem. Ronaldo, who missed Real's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Saturday, suffered the injury in Real's 4-1 defeat to the Germans in the first-leg last Wednesday and his absence would significantly hamper any hopes of a comeback. "Cristiano Ronaldo exercised alone on the pitch alongside physical trainer Carlos Lalin," a statement on the club's website said on Sunday as the majority of his teammates took part in a recuperatory session.

Football: Ronaldo out of Madrid derby - club

Agence France-PresseApril 26, 2013 14:45
Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Saturday's derby against Atletico Madrid, the club's assistant coach Aitor Karanka confirmed on Friday. Ronaldo, 28, picked up a thigh strain in Wednesday's crushing 4-1 Champions League semi-final, first leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund and did barely five minutes of jogging on Friday before returning to the indoor gym at Real's training complex, Spanish media reported. "He has a muscle problem and he wasn't able to train today and he isn't in the squad for tomorrow," Karanka said.

Ronaldo: "Messi is a little above Cristiano"

Agencia EFEApril 23, 2013 11:46
Las Rozas, Spain, Apr 23 (EFE).- Lionel Messi is the world's best soccer player, retired Brazilian great Ronaldo said here Tuesday, ranking FC Barcelona's Argentine forward "a little above" Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is from Portugal. Ronaldo, who is in Spain to present the plans for June's Confederations Cup tourney in his homeland, said he expects to see Brazil and Spain square off in the final of the event. Following the presentation, the former Real Madrid and Barça star shared his opinions on the current Spanish soccer scene.

Ronaldo, eliminate Galatasaray

April 11, 2013 13:47
Real Madrid reached the Champions League semifinals for the third straight season on Tuesday despite losing 3-2 at Galatasaray following a second-half resurgence by the Turkish team, reports AP. Madrid needed a double from Cristiano Ronaldo to advance 5-3 on aggregate, but only after conceding three goals in a 16-minute span to raise Galatasaray’s hopes of pulling off what would have been a remarkable comeback. Ronaldo looked to have wrapped up the quarterfinal series by scoring in the seventh minute for a 4-0 overall lead, requiring Galatasaray to score at least five goals to

Ronaldo's Real double foils fighting Galatasaray

April 9, 2013 18:46
By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid, aiming to become kings of Europe for the 10th time, foiled a dramatic fightback by Galatasaray on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Ronaldo, top scorer in the competition, took his goal tally for the season to 11 to make sure that Jose Mourinho's side went through to the last four 5-3 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 3-2 in Istanbul.

Football: Ronaldo double sees Madrid past Celta Vigo

March 10, 2013 16:30
Real Madrid registered their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions as two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo led them to a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo. Despite dominating for long spells in the first-half, Madrid couldn't find a way past Celta goalkeeper Javi Varas until just after the hour mark when Ronaldo swept home a loose ball from close range. The lead lasted barely two minutes as Iago Aspas's deflected effort wrong-footed Diego Lopez to bring Celta level.

Football: Ronaldo 'sad' after eliminating United

March 5, 2013 19:30
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he felt "sad" after his goal ended former club Manchester United's involvement in the Champions League and put Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. The Portuguese forward struck a 69th-minute winner at Old Trafford on Tuesday as Madrid fought from behind to earn a 2-1 win on the night and a 3-2 aggregate victory. The 28-year-old, who spent six highly successful seasons at United, received a round of applause prior to kick-off and made a point of not celebrating his winning goal.

Football: Ronaldo Old Trafford return 'difficult': Evra

March 3, 2013 09:15
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford this week when his Real Madrid side take on Manchester United in their Champions'League last-16 second leg amid speculation that he might return on a more permanent basis. One British Sunday newspaper reported he would be willing take a massive pay cut to rejoin United, the club he left for a world record 80 million pounds (92 million euros, 120 million dollars). But, according to another, manager Alex Ferguson has rubbished reports the former idol would be back with the club next summer.

Football: Ronaldo double helps Real sink Barca

February 26, 2013 19:16
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal scoring record at the Nou Camp with a brace as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 to go through to the final of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate. The Portuguese hit a first half penalty and then knocked in a rebound after the break as Real took full advantage of their counter-attacks. Raphael Varane headed the third after 68 minutes while Jordi Alba got a late consolation. Real Madrid will now take on the winners of Sevilla and Atletico Madrid who play on Wednesday, the capital side enjoying a 2-1 lead from their first leg.

Soccer-Ronaldo kept under control by Man United - just

February 13, 2013 19:30
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he sought divine intervention whenever Cristiano Ronaldo was on the ball for Real Madrid on Wednesday but, apart from one graceful moment of magic from the Portuguese, his defenders coped on their own. Playing against Manchester United where he grew into one of the world's top players for the first time since leaving in 2009, Ronaldo was the driving force for his side in the 1-1 draw that left the Champions League last-16 tie finely balanced.
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