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Topic: Cristiano Ronaldo

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

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May 21, 2013

Carlo Ancelotti being pursued by club officials to succeed Portuguese as manager. Read Article Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

History stacked against Atletico, who meet rival Real Madrid in Copa del Rey final

epa03703205 Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (C) performs as his teammates Xavi Alonso (L) and Mesut Oezil (R) look on during their training session at Valdebebas sport complex in Madrid, Spain, 16 May 2013. Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish King's Cup final at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium on 17 May 2013. EPA/JUAN CARLOS HIDALGO *** Local Caption *** 03703205.jpg

May 16, 2013

With the Madrid derby reaching the Copa del Rey, more attention is being paid to Jose Mourinho and whether he will return to Real, who have not lost to Atletico this century. Read Article History stacked against Atletico, who meet rival Real Madrid in Copa del Rey final

Sir Alex Ferguson's five best signings

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May 08, 2013

European football round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice as Real Madrid win

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May 05, 2013

Spanish Primera Liga title race not over yet plus news from the other leagues in the continent. Read Article European football round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice as Real Madrid win

 

Uefa Champions League: Real Madrid in driving seat after 3-0 win over Galatasaray

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo battles with Dany Nounkeu of Galatasaray for the ball.

Apr 04, 2013

Madrid took a large step towards a third consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance after Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain gave Jose Mourinho's side a comfortable advantage to take to Turkey Read Article Uefa Champions League: Real Madrid in driving seat after 3-0 win over Galatasaray

 

Football managers think outside the box in lining up sides without strikers

Cesc Fabregas, right, has had plenty of success as a 'false No 9' for Spain, with coach Vicente Del Bosque opting against strikers. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images

Mar 19, 2013

Teams such as Spain, Germany and Argentina are building attacks around what is an increasingly popular ‘false No 9’ instead of a traditional target man, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article Football managers think outside the box in lining up sides without strikers

 

European football round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo claims brace as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scores against Celta Vigo.

Mar 11, 2013

Benfica move back to the top of the Portuguese Liga with a 5-0 hammering of Gil Vicente, while Juventus extend their lead at the top of Serie A. Read Article European football round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo claims brace as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo

 

One not so careful owner: Cristiano Ronaldo's crashed Ferrari up for auction on eBay

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Mar 07, 2013

A damaged Ferrari once belonging to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is to be sold on eBay, after its new owner came to an agreement with the internet auction site. Read Article One not so careful owner: Cristiano Ronaldo's crashed Ferrari up for auction on eBay

 

Champions League: Sir Alex Ferguson will not worry about Ronaldo

epa03609078 Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (C) watches his players during the training session at Carrington training facility, Greater Manchester, Britain 04 March 2013. Manchester United will face Real Madrid on March 5th at Old Trafford for the second leg of their encounter in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. EPA/PETER POWELL . *** Local Caption *** 03609078.jpg

Mar 04, 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United cannot get too wrapped up in worrying about Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ryan Giggs is proud to reach 1,000 games, reports Richard Jolly. Read Article Champions League: Sir Alex Ferguson will not worry about Ronaldo

 

Real Madrid v Barcelona: Bragging rights always vital for Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal runs with the ball during the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Ronaldo scored twice in Real Madrid's 3-1 win. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) *** Local Caption *** Spain Soccer Copa del Rey.JPEG-0e8f1.jpg

Mar 01, 2013

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will look to step up again in El Clasico against Barcelona before crucial match with Manchester United, writes Andy Mitten. Read Article Real Madrid v Barcelona: Bragging rights always vital for Ronaldo

 

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid still in business despite difficult season

Jose Mourinho celebrates with the Real Madrid players after their win over Barcelona. David Ramos / Getty Images

Feb 27, 2013

Beating Barcelona in the Copa del Rey match means they are in the hunt for two titles even as winning the Primera Liga seems next to impossible. Read Article Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid still in business despite difficult season

 

Copa del Rey: Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid to 38th final after comfortable win over Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his second goal against Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey semi-final at the Camp Nou.

Feb 27, 2013

The Portuguese forward claimed a second brace against Barcelona in as many games as Real ran out 3-1 winners at the Nou Camp. Read Article Copa del Rey: Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid to 38th final after comfortable win over Barcelona

 

Champions League: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 1

Cristiano Ronaldo heads home his equaliser for Real Madrid against Manchester United in the Champions League.

Feb 14, 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to United old boy Cristiano Ronaldo after his headed equaliser left the Champions League last-16 tie balanced on a knife edge for the second leg at Old Trafford. Read Article Champions League: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 1

 

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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