http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Cristiano_RonaldoFind stories, videos, and photos about Cristiano Ronaldo from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:31:19 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Cristiano_Ronaldo14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Cristiano Ronaldo from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.portugal.cristiano.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.portugal.cristiano.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina despite objections from La Liga side Real Madrid.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/11/football.ronaldo.injury.lagerback/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/11/football.ronaldo.injury.lagerback/index.html#cnnSTCTextReal Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Portugal's crucial final World Cup qualifier against Malta on Wednesday with an ankle injury and could be sidelined for up to a month.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/03/football.real.madrid.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/03/football.real.madrid.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextReal Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of his side's La Liga clash with Sevilla on Sunday with an ankle injury.Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/23/spain.real.kaka.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/23/spain.real.kaka.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTextBig summer signings Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo were on target as Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the Spanish season with a 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday night.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.ronaldo.real.madrid.valencia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.ronaldo.real.madrid.valencia/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo continued his sensational scoring form as Real Madrid again flattered to deceive before overwhelming bottom club Xerez 5-0 to take top spot in Spain.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/15/football.real.madrid.milan.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/15/football.real.madrid.milan.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo scored two free-kicks on his European debut for Real Madrid, who opened their Champions League Group C campaign with a 5-2 victory away to FC Zurich on Tuesday night.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/real.madrid.ronaldo.football/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/real.madrid.ronaldo.football/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld-record signing Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his debut as Real Madrid kicked off the Spanish football season with a shaky 3-2 victory at home to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday night.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:58:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/07/29/sa.transfers/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/07/29/sa.transfers/index.htmlIf this summer's transfer window is any indication, we can look forward to one of the most exciting European seasons in decades. With the three most expensive transfers in the history of the game recently made for amounts previously unimaginable, the stakes are higher than ever.Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:32:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/07/08/real.madrid/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/07/08/real.madrid/index.htmlReturn of the Galácticos. Galácticos Strike Back. Revenge of the Galácticos. Galácticos Part Deux.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.moments/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.moments/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhether it be his sublime skills or serious sulks, in six years at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has been no stranger to the headlines.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/27/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/27/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on July 6, having finally agreed terms over his world-record $130 million transfer from Manchester United.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/06/18/likeable.players/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/06/18/likeable.players/index.htmlThere are some people who, I guess, are just not meant to be liked. Maybe they don't fit with what we expect, or perhaps there's something about them that prompts us to judge them more harshly than others. Or maybe they just don't look right.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/16/ronaldo.crash.ferrari.real.unted/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/16/ronaldo.crash.ferrari.real.unted/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has escaped punishment over the car smash earlier this year that saw his Ferrari written off.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/ronaldo.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextLove him or loathe him, the proposed world record $130m transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to Real Madrid has ignited fervent interest from newspapers the world over.Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/platini.ronaldo.transfer.finances/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/12/platini.ronaldo.transfer.finances/index.html#cnnSTCTextMichel Platini, the president of the governing body for European football (UEFA), has hit out at the large fee offered by Real Madrid for the Portugal playmaker Cristiano Ronaldo.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/11/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/11/ronaldo.real.madrid.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have accepted a world-record $130 million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/ronaldo.cristiano.football.best/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/ronaldo.cristiano.football.best/index.html#cnnSTCTextFleet-footed winger Cristiano Ronaldo is Manchester United's most deadly weapon and officially the best footballer in the world.Fri, 22 May 2009 20:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has moved to end speculation about his Manchester United future by dropping a clear hint that he intends to stay at Old Trafford.Fri, 22 May 2009 17:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/15/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo's sixth-minute strike saw holders Manchester United become the first English team to win in Porto, reaching the semifinals of the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate in the process.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.bolt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.bolt/index.html#cnnSTCTextFanatical Manchester United fan Usain Bolt is planning to pass on his tips for speedy sprinting to their world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:55:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/06/fa.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/06/fa.cup/index.htmlSilverware, iPods, playground spats, free booze and nights in jail. Confused? You should be, but it's all in a day's work for Team Limey in the reporting of what's happening in English soccer.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/21/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/21/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextA superb free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Manchester United a 2-1 home win over Blackburn to move them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/world.award/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/world.award/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA's world player of the year in Zurich on Monday as Manchester United's star winger completed a stunning trophy collection.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/pedro.pinto.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/pedro.pinto.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs I watched Cristiano Ronaldo receive the FIFA World Player of the Year award in Zurich, I couldn't help feeling a deep sense of satisfaction, as the 23 year-old Portuguese international once again proved all his doubters wrong.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:36:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/uniited.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/uniited.ferdinand/index.html#cnnSTCTextRio Ferdinand returns to the Manchester United defense for Sunday's Premier League showdown with title rivals Chelsea while Cristiano Ronaldo will also take his place despite his high-speed car crash this week.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:06:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20250769,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20250769,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe Manchester United star crashes his car in an airport tunnelThu, 08 Jan 2009 18:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/01/ronaldo.intvu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/01/ronaldo.intvu/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo gave Manchester United a New Year boost by again ruling out a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/12/fifa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/12/fifa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo is a step closer to adding the World Player of the Year award to the European Ballon d'Or after being included on FIFA's five-man shortlist on Friday.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/05/england.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/05/england.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has admitted he came "within a whisker" of signing for Arsenal before eventually joining their Premier League rivals Manchester United.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:02:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/12/03/cristiano.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/12/03/cristiano.ronaldo/index.htmlSo Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or as European Footballer of the Year (though, in fact, it's a bit of a misnomer: Any professional in the world is now eligible). And, barring an Act of God, he'll win the FIFA World Player Award as well.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:39:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/02/award.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/02/award.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextPortuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was named European Footballer of the Year on Tuesday, reward for his brilliant performances for Manchester United as they completed the Premier League and Champions League double.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:32:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/02/ronaldo.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/02/ronaldo.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has won football's prestigious Ballon d'Or Award - given to Europe's top player according to a panel of journalists.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:38:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/25/champions.groupe/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/25/champions.groupe/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United and Villarreal advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw in Spain.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:26:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/09/22/spain.etoo/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/09/22/spain.etoo/index.htmlRonaldinho swapped Camp Nou for San Siro, roared on by 30,000 delirious AC Milan fans as he performed tricks, flicks and that trademark thumb-and-little-finger waggle, dripping with bling.Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/17/champions.groupe/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/17/champions.groupe/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo's return failed to inspire Manchester United as their record of 12 successive Champions League home wins came to an end with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Villarreal in Group E.Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/23/five.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/23/five.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextShould he stay or should he go? Manchester United insist Cristiano Ronaldo will still be wearing a red shirt next season but the Portuguese winger, courted by Real Madrid, has refused to rule out a move to Spain.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/06/manchester.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/06/manchester.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has told a Portuguese newspaper that he will be staying at Manchester United for "at least" another season.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:26:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/07/31/ronaldo.ronaldinho/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/07/31/ronaldo.ronaldinho/index.htmlMy last column on the valuations of Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to get a lot of people's panties in a twist. I got twice the usual haul of correspondence, some of it articulate, some of it abusive, some of it downright bizarre.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/13/football.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/13/football.robinho/index.html#cnnSTCTextRobinho has cast doubt on Real Madrid's bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo by revealing that he does not want to be part of a swap deal for the Manchester United winger.Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/10/fifa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/07/10/fifa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo should be allowed to leave European champions Manchester United for Real Madrid if he wants, says FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/20/ronaldo.decision/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/20/ronaldo.decision/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo has made his mind up about his football future, but won't be revealing whether it is with Manchester United or Real Madrid for up to three days.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/11/football.czechportugal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/11/football.czechportugal/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo rose above the frenzied speculation about his club future to fire Portugal to a second successive victory at Euro 2008, inspiring a 3-1 triumph against the Czech Republic in Geneva.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/06/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/06/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United face a renewed bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid after the Portugal star admitted that he wants to join the Spanish champions.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:03:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/06/02/ronaldo.qa/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/06/02/ronaldo.qa/index.htmlCan the world's most prolific player translate his success at the club level this season to the European Championship? ESM's José Manuel Delgado catches up with golden boy Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Portugal team kicks off its Euro quest on Saturday against Turkey.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/27/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/27/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have warned Real Madrid that they may report them to FIFA over their continued public pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.Tue, 27 May 2008 17:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/22/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/22/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextAnd so the jury is still out on Cristiano Ronaldo. The criticism most commonly levelled at Manchester United's Portuguese superstar is that he is not the man for the big occasion, a player who has not always performed in the games that count.Thu, 22 May 2008 14:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/20/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/20/united.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving Manchester United at any price said the club's chief executive David Gill on their eve of the Champions League final clash with Chelsea in Moscow.Tue, 20 May 2008 15:42:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/16/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/16/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a storm of speculation about his future after revealing that he still wants to play in Spain at some stage.Fri, 16 May 2008 09:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/09/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/09/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextEvery promising Manchester United winger since the mid-1970s has been labeled the 'new George Best' -- a wholly unfair tag, not just to the player concerned but to the late great Northern Irish international who dazzled the world with the quickest feet the modern game has ever seen.Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/02/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/02/football.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a notable awards double after being named Player of the Year by the English Football Writers' Association for the second year in a row.Fri, 02 May 2008 10:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/23/football.championsquotes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/23/football.championsquotes/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo vowed to bounce back with a goal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal following his penalty miss in Manchester United's 0-0 draw away to Barcelona on Wednesday night.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/11/ronaldo.award/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/11/ronaldo.award/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo heads the six-strong nominations for the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) player of the year after his goalscoring exploits for Premier League leaders Manchester United this season.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/03/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/03/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs Cristiano Ronaldo now the world's best footballer? It is becoming increasingly difficult to make a convincing case for anyone else.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/01/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/01/champions.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney scored a goal in each half as Manchester United won 2-0 in Roma's Olympic Stadium to virtually assure the Premier League leaders a place in the Champions League semifinals.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/29/united.top/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/29/united.top/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League champions Manchester United extended their lead in this year's English title race with a 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Saturday's evening kick-off. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/21/england.torres/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/21/england.torres/index.html#cnnSTCTextLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes that striker Fernando Torres can have as much influence on the outcome of Sunday's Premier League match at Manchester United as Cristiano Ronaldo.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/19/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/19/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo scored twice to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Bolton and a three-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/15/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/15/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo finally converted after a string of chances to lift Manchester United back to the top of the English Premier League with a 1-0 win at rock-bottom Derby County on Saturday.Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/04/champions.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/04/champions.manutd/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo fired Manchester United into the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday when his second leg goal at Old Trafford clinched a 2-1 aggregate triumph over Lyon.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/21/uefa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/21/uefa.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextUEFA have been urged to investigate a laser beam incident involving Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/31/pedro.blog/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/31/pedro.blog/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's getting harder and harder to find superlatives to describe Cristiano Ronaldo. When he burst onto the scene at Old Trafford, he was exciting and talented, then he turned into skilful and dangerous. Now, if you ask me, he is simply the best.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/30/england.manunited/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/30/england.manunited/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo increased his goal tally this season to 27 in all competitions as his double against Portsmouth saw Manchester United return to the top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal with a 2-0 victory. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:39:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/27/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/27/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United came from behind against 10-man Tottenham to reach the last 16 of the English FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/19/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/19/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextSecond half goals from Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo kept Manchester United at the top of the English Premier League as the reigning champions scored a 2-0 win over Reading on Saturday.Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:19:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/27/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/27/player.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextPlaced third behind Kaka and Lionel Messi in voting for FIFA's prestigious world player of the year award earlier this month, Cristiano Ronaldo said he was just pleased to be nominated.Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/23/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/23/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-goal Cristiano Ronaldo fired a late penalty as Manchester United ended Everton's resistance with a 2-1 triumph to move back to within a point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/03/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/03/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo scored twice to give English champions Manchester United a 2-0 home victory over Fulham, which lifts them up into second place in the table, three points behind leaders Arsenal.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:19:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/27/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/27/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo scored with a stunning free kick in time added on at Old Trafford on Tuesday to keep Manchester United's record in the Champions League perfect with a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/11/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/11/england.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo scored twice in as many minutes as Manchester United made light of Wayne Rooney's absence to beat Blackburn 2-0 to return to the top of the English Premier League.Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/23/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/23/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-goal Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Dynamo Kiev's fate and virtually secured Manchester United's place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League after a 4-2 victory in the Ukraine.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/19/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/19/champions.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextPortuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo admitted to mixed emotions after his header sealed a 1-0 win for Manchester United at Sporting Lisbon in their Champions League Group F clash.Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/15/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/15/england.premiership/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo was sent off for violent conduct as Manchester United slipped four points off the pace of the fledgling Barclays Premier League table with a fiery 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/07/20/korea.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/07/20/korea.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo delighted his fans in the Far East by producing a magical 45-minute display as Manchester United defeated FC Seoul 4-0 in Seoul.Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/07/17/united.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/07/17/united.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Japanese J-League champions Urawa Red Diamonds in the opening match of the close season tour of Asia on Tuesday.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:43:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/world_soccer/06/01/cristiano.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/world_soccer/06/01/cristiano.ronaldo/index.htmlPlayers cast their votes for the Professional Footballer's Association awards at the end of January, so they had to go on performances in the first half of the season and trust that more of the same would follow. In the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, who won both Player of the Year and Young Player accolades, their expectations were met, and then some.Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/04/england.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/04/england.ronaldo/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United was named Footballer of the Year on Friday, completing an unprecedented clean sweep of England's three major individual honors this season.Fri, 04 May 2007 10:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/26/player.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/26/player.ronaldo/index.htmlWith Ronaldinho struggling to capture his form of the past two seasons at Barcelona, the unofficial title of world's best player is up for grabs. On current form, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo could be the man for the job.Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/16/england.awards/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/16/england.awards/index.htmlFA Cup final opponents Didier Drogba of Chelsea and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo are on the six-man shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award.Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/13/ronaldo.deal/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/04/13/ronaldo.deal/index.htmlManchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford.Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/28/spain.calderon/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/28/spain.calderon/index.htmlReal Madrid will try to sign Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and AC Milan midfielder Kaka for next season, club president Ramon Calderon has said again.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/22/uefa.stijnen/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/22/uefa.stijnen/index.htmlUEFA are to investigate allegations that Belgium goalkeeper Stijn Stijnen threatened to harm Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo during a Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/19/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/19/england.united/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo's second half penalty was enough to secure Manchester United a single-goal victory over Middlesbrough in their FA Cup quarterfinal replay.Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/02/16/manchester.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/02/16/manchester.ronaldo/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is "very confident" that the club's American owners will not be tempted to cash in on Cristiano Ronaldo.Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/30/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/30/england.united/index.htmlManchester United went six points clear of champions Chelsea at the top of the English Premier League as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in their 3-2 win over promoted Reading at Old Trafford on Saturday.Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/26/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/26/england.united/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo produced another sparkling display as he came off the substitutes' bench to score two second half goals in Manchester United's 3-1 home victory over Lancashire rivals Wigan on Boxing Day.Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:10:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/23/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/23/england.united/index.htmlLeaders Manchester United began their holiday fixtures with a resounding 3-0 victory at Aston Villa as the goals flowed in the English Premier League on Saturday.Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/02/united.top/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/02/united.top/index.htmlManchester United went six points clear of champions Chelsea at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough on Saturday.Sat, 02 Dec 2006 19:05:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/13/united.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/13/united.ronaldo/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo could still leave Manchester United this summer despite the insistence of the Premier League giants that there was "no possibility" of a sale.Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/12/united.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/12/united.ronaldo/index.htmlManchester United placed a defiant "not for sale" sign over their controversial winger Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday.Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/09/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/09/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlManchester United's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, a hate figure in England after his involvement in Wayne Rooney's sending-off at the World Cup, has said that he wants to play his club football in another country.Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/04/worldcup.figo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/04/worldcup.figo/index.htmlPortugal midfielders Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo trained separately from the rest of the squad on Tuesday, raising doubts over whether they would be fit to face France in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/27/world.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/27/world.ronaldo/index.htmlManchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said he would like to play for Real Madrid and plans to talk about his future after the World Cup.Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/30/worldcup.players.cronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/30/worldcup.players.cronaldo/index.htmlPortugal | MidfielderTue, 30 May 2006 12:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/03/06/england.wigan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/03/06/england.wigan/index.htmlManchester United fought back to beat unlucky Wigan Athletic 2-1 thanks to a stoppage time own goal by Pascal Chimbonda in Monday's Premiership clash.Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:58:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/03/uefa.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/02/03/uefa.united/index.htmlManchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match by UEFA for a gesture towards Benfica fans in a Champions League tie last year.Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/09/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/09/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlBenfica filed a formal complaint to UEFA on Friday against Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo over his apparent obscene gesture to the crowd during the Champions League game in the Stadium of Light on Wednesday.Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:48:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/18/england.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/18/england.ronaldo/index.htmlPortuguese international singer Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year extension to his contract at Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2010.Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/08/worldcup.portugal/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/08/worldcup.portugal/index.htmlA 33rd minute header from Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal a 1-0 win over Estonia.Wed, 08 Jun 2005 19:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/07/21/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/07/21/portugal.ronaldo/index.htmlManchester United teenager Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's squad for the Athens Olympics, and will miss the start of the English Premiership season and his club's attempt to qualify for the Champions League.Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:13:00 EDT