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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017")
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo 'welcomes the birth of twins'
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo became the father to twins on Thursday, a day before netting twice for Portugal in their qualifying win over Latvia.Jun 10, 21:20
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Cristiano Ronaldo nets twice as Portugal ease to victory in Riga
Portugal beat Latvia 3-0 at the Skonto Stadium in Riga to remain within three points of Group B leaders Switzerland in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.Jun 9, 20:37
Live Commentary: Latvia 0-3 Portugal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 3-0 win over Latvia, as Cristiano Ronaldo again inspired his country to all three points.Jun 9, 18:15
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal against Latvia
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the starting lineup for Portugal's World Cup qualifier in Latvia.Jun 9, 17:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Harry Kane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a great role model'
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane says that he "aspires" to be regarded in the same bracket as Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo.Jun 9, 08:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
The Back Pages: Friday's newspapers
Peruse the back pages of today's newspapers in the UK and across Europe.Jun 9, 04:29
Real Madrid 'to receive £175m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo'
Real Madrid will reportedly receive a bid of £175m for the services of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo from an unnamed Chinese club next week.Jun 9, 04:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017")
Manchester United 'unlikely to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic new contract'
Manchester United reportedly decide against offering 35-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract extension at the club.Jun 8, 13:04
Lionel Messi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenal player'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi brands Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo "a phenomenal player with a lot of quality".Jun 8, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
The Back Pages: Thursday's newspapers
Peruse the back pages of today's newspapers in the UK and across Europe.Jun 8, 09:13
Cristiano Ronaldo retains top spot on 'Forbes' wealthiest athletes list
Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid sportsperson in the world, according to Forbes's annual list of the world's wealthiest athletes.Jun 7, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F22%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Manchester United to make £157m Cristiano Ronaldo offer?
Manchester United are reportedly considering a £157m bid to bring back Real Madrid frontman Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford.Jun 7, 07:07
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The Back Pages: Wednesday's newspapers
Peruse the back pages of today's newspapers in the UK and across Europe.Jun 7, 05:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F22%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo: "My age is just a number"
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that his "age is just a number" and that he feels as young as ever after guiding Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League trophy.Jun 4, 11:48
Massimiliano Allegri slams "static" Juventus after Champions League thrashing
Massimiliano Allegri is unhappy with Juventus's "static" second-half performance as they lost 4-1 to Real Madrid in the 2016-17 Champions League final.Jun 4, 08:47
Zinedine Zidane "incredibly satisfied" by Real Madrid trophy haul
Zinedine Zidane says that he is "incredibly satisfied" after Real Madrid capped off a "spectacular year" by winning a second consecutive Champions League trophy.Jun 4, 08:34
Toni Kroos hails "unbelievable" achievement
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos praises his side for their "unbelievable" achievement in retaining the Champions League trophy.Jun 3, 21:44
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'We showed we are the best'
Real Madrid hitman Cristiano Ronaldo says that his side have demonstrated why they are "the best" in Europe after their Champions League victory.Jun 3, 21:32
Gareth Bale: 'This is a dream come true'
Gareth Bale says that Real Madrid's Champions League victory in his hometown of Cardiff is "a dream come true".Jun 3, 20:54
Cristiano Ronaldo fires Real Madrid to Champions League glory
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid defeat Juventus to claim back-to-back Champions League victories.Jun 3, 20:40
Team News: Isco starts, Gareth Bale on bench
Gareth Bale starts on the bench as Real Madrid face Juventus in the Champions League final.Jun 3, 17:40
Live Commentary: Juventus 1-4 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Juventus in the 2016-17 Champions League final at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.Jun 3, 17:14
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Cristiano Ronaldo hails "very good" David de Gea
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo calls Manchester United's David de Gea "very good", but refuses to be drawn on the speculation surrounding the Spaniard.Jun 2, 20:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I will never be a striker'
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is "never going to be a striker", despite suggestions that the Portuguese will be moved into a more central position.Jun 2, 18:39
Preview:Juventus vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the Champions League final in Cardiff between Juventus and Real Madrid.Jun 2, 14:00
Cristiano Ronaldo wants James Rodriguez to stay at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo says that James Rodriguez "has the potential to play for Real Madrid", but would understand if his teammate wanted to leave the Bernabeu.Jun 2, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Overall Player of the Season
Find out who you voted as the overall player of the 2016-17 season in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.Jun 2, 05:58
Cristiano Ronaldo plays down Lionel Messi 'rivalry'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that suggestions he has a bad relationship with Barcelona's Lionel Messi are completely false.Jun 1, 20:02
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I was never booed by home fans in England'
Cristiano Ronaldo admits that Real Madrid fans who boo him at the Bernabeu make him miss Manchester United and playing in the Premier League.Jun 1, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fantoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - La Liga Player of the Season
Find out who you voted as the La Liga player of the 2016-17 season in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.May 31, 10:47
Gareth Bale 'would accept' Champions League final bench role
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale insists that he 'would understand' if he started the 2017 Champions League final on the bench.May 30, 19:35
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Humility not always good'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that 'too much humility is not good' as Real Madrid prepare to take on Juventus in the final of the Champions League.May 30, 18:13
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Luis Enrique: Barcelona ace Lionel Messi "is from outer space"
Lionel Messi is an "extraordinary" player who is undoubtedly the best player in the world, according to his Barcelona manager Luis Enrique. May 28, 08:31
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Eden Hazard: 'I do not care about comparisons'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists that he is not concerned about whether people regard him amongst the world's top players following comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo.May 27, 13:06
Cristiano Ronaldo cancels London event after recent terror attack
Cristiano Ronaldo will no longer attend a promotional event in London this weekend due to the UK terror threat level being upgraded.May 26, 20:33
Zinedine Zidane: Cristiano Ronaldo in "fantastic shape" ahead of final
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane believes that the mutual decision to leave out Cristiano Ronaldo on nine separate occasions in La Liga this season has paid dividends.May 26, 19:05
Ander Herrera would welcome "brilliant" Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann "is a brilliant player" with the potential to overtake Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best, according to Ander Herrera.May 25, 20:05
Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal's Confederations Cup squad
Portugal decide against resting Cristiano Ronaldo for this summer's Confederations Cup, but there is no room for Renato Sanches in their 24-man squad.May 25, 18:38
Cristiano Ronaldo hails "spectacular end" to La Liga season
Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he is delighted with his side's "spectacular end" to the season as they claimed their first La Liga title since 2012.May 22, 08:41
Zinedine Zidane hails "incredible" title triumph
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane believes that it was "very important" for his side to end their five-year wait for the La Liga title with victory over Malaga.May 21, 21:37
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