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Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Italian champions Juventus finished 2018 on a high with a 2-1 win over Sampdoria giving the Italian champions a new record of 53 points before the winter break. Ronaldo curled in the opener after just two minutes in Turin adding a second from the penalty spot after 66 minutes, putting the Portuguese top of …

One of the enduring images from 2018 will remain Kylian Mbappe consoling Lionel Messi in the Russian city of Kazan, just after the final whistle in France’s 4-3 win over Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup. This was to a large extent Mbappe’s year, as the teenage superstar exploded on the world stage by scoring twice in …

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged long-time rival Lionel Messi to be more like him and push his limits by challenging himself in another league than Spain. “I’d like him to come to Italy one day. I hope he accepts the challenge like me, but if he’s happy there then I respect that,” Ronaldo told the Italian press on Monday. The two …

The winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or will be revealed at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, with Croatia’s Luka Modric and a host of French World Cup winners all hoping to finally end the 10-year duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the award for the last decade, claiming it five times …

It’s been a season of struggle so far for Manchester United, but this is undoubtedly the highlight of their season to this point. This away win over Juventus in the Champions League is also one of the best moments in Jose Mourinho’s tenure at the club. United were negative for the most part, looking content to secure a draw having …

It’s been clear from the outset that Manchester United were holding out for a draw in Turin. The Red Devils were a point behind Valencia in Group H after the latter’s win over Young Boys in the early evening kick-off. By virtue of their three wins so far, Juventus were all but assured of progress to the last 16 stage …

As the Champions League returns for its third round of fixtures, Pundit Arena counts down five talking points from Tuesday and Wednesday night’s action.  ___ 1) Ronaldo’s Return Cristiano Ronaldo went from skinny showboater to the best player in the world during his time at Manchester United. The Portugal striker scored 84 goals in 198 appearances for the Red Devils before …

Juventus midfielder Emre Can has hit out at the sending off of team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo during his side’s Champions League game against Valencia last night. Ronaldo, who was making his Champions League debut for the Italian champions, was sent off in the first half following an off-the-ball incident where he appeared to grab the hair of Valencia’s Jeison Murillo. Referee …

Europe’s big five leagues spent a record $4.21 billion (3.62 billion euros) in the summer transfer window, according to a study published on Wednesday by FIFA. The total amount of money spent by clubs in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France was up 6.6 percent on the $3.95 billion spent in the same transfer window last year. The English Premier …

Lionel Messi was left off the shortlist for the FIFA’s men’s player of the year award on Monday as his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo was named alongside Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah.  Messi has dominated the award along with Ronaldo over the past decade, but the Barcelona star has been omitted from the list of contenders after featuring in the …

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has taken control of Real Valladolid after buying 51 percent of the La Liga club’s shares, it was announced on Monday.  At a press conference held in the city’s town hall, Valladolid president Carlos Suarez said: “Today is a starting point. Ronaldo personally acquires 51 percent of the shares of Real Valladolid.” “He is an idol …

The trio of Mo Salah, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo have been shortlisted for the 2017/2018 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award. UEFA announced the three nominees for the award on their website along with the remainder of the top ten which included the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to this award …

Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino called Cristiano Ronaldo a “legend” and thanked the Juventus star for wishing him a speedy recovery after being knocked out by the Portuguese player in the season opener between the two teams at the weekend. Sorrentino, 39, suffered a broken nose, whiplash and a shoulder injury following a tackle with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner who …

Retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo left a clinic in Ibiza on Tuesday following a four-night stay for treatment for a flu infection. “Hello everyone! I’m already home after a few days at the clinic. Thank u for your love and comments, and many thanks to the team of doctors and nurses,” he tweeted alongside a picture of himself smiling and giving …

Worrying news emerged earlier today concerning tBrazilian two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo. The legendary striker, who suffers with thyroid problems and once contracted dengue fever, was admitted to intensive care after contracting pneumonia while in Ibiza. He complained of chest pains before being assessed and beginning treatment in a local private hospital, which refused to comment on how the 41-year-old was …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut for Juventus is among a series of games from Serie A and Spain’s La Liga to be broadcast for free on Facebook in the UK and Ireland this season. UK rights holders Eleven Sports announced on Monday it had reached an agreement with the social media giant that will see at least one live match from both …

It was the transfer story of the summer and it looks as though Cristiano Ronaldo is fitting into life just fine at Juventus.  The 33-year-old took part in his first training session yesterday and the club later released a video of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner producing a piece of outrageous skill. Cool as you like, @Cristiano ?#CR7JUVE #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/NK4dSNsGco …