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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's top five Portugal goals
Sports Mole picks out five of Cristiano Ronaldo's best goals while on international duty with Portugal.Nov 19, 12:33
Sergio Aguero: 'Lionel Messi is the best ever'
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero calls his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi "the best ever".Nov 18, 17:05
Sebastian Larsson welcomes Howard Webb appointment
Sebastian Larsson believes that his Sweden side can be more physical against Portugal tomorrow night because Howard Webb will officiate the fixture.Nov 18, 16:48
Xabi Alonso contract talks continue?
A report claims that Xabi Alonso wants a new two-year contract to remain at Real Madrid.Nov 18, 14:24
Xavi: 'Ballon d'Or race is open'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi hints that teammate Lionel Messi might struggle to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.Nov 18, 13:44
Mark Lawrenson: 'Carlo Ancelotti won't get in way of Gareth Bale's Wales commitment'
Mark Lawrenson believes that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will allow Gareth Bale to give his full commitment to Wales.Nov 18, 09:55
Preview:Sweden vs. Portugal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday night's World Cup qualifying second leg between Sweden and Portugal.Nov 17, 13:53
Casemiro: Cristiano Ronaldo "has to win the Ballon d'Or"
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says that his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Nov 16, 18:42
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos backs Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d'Or.Nov 16, 14:23
Erik Hamren disappointed by Sweden display
Sweden coach Erik Hamren admits that his side played below par during Friday's 1-0 defeat to Portugal in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.Nov 16, 11:35
Crisriano Ronaldo focused after "important" winner
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his late winner against Sweden last night could prove vital in a tight World Cup playoff.Nov 16, 00:40
Late Cristiano Ronaldo strike breaks Swedish resistance
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game eight minutes from time to earn Portugal a 1-0 advantage over Sweden in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.Nov 15, 21:38
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts on wing for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo will play off the left wing for Portugal, and not through the middle, in their World Cup playoff first leg with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden in Lisbon.Nov 15, 19:16
Live Commentary: Portugal 1-0 Sweden - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the World Cup playoff as Portugal beat Sweden 1-0.Nov 15, 19:00
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'The World Cup needs me'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that fans would prefer to see him play at the 2014 World Cup ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 15, 15:13
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Lionel Messi's brother Matias pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi's brother Matias pokes fun at Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Ballon d'Or announcement later this year.Nov 15, 13:24
Sweden boss: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Sweden manager Erik Hamren claims that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best player in the world.Nov 15, 01:18
Franck Ribery: "I am the best"
Franck Ribery believes that he will win the Ballon d'Or this year and says that his wife has already prepared a place for the award.Nov 14, 21:25
Gary Lineker backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Gary Lineker believes that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d'Or this year.Nov 14, 18:57
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Sir Alex Ferguson will love my underwear photos'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Sir Alex Ferguson will "love" the promotional photos of the player's underwear range.Nov 14, 15:44
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'It's more than me versus Cristiano Ronaldo'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Friday's World Cup playoff between Sweden and Portugal should not be considered as a face off between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 13, 19:08
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo the best I've coached'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims that coaching Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid is the highlight of his career.Nov 13, 18:11
Gareth Bale: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is incredible'
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale lavishes praise on his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 13, 13:31
Franck Ribery: 'I could win Ballon d'Or'
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery feels that his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or "look good".Nov 13, 03:26
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Portugal are favourites'
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Portugal are the favourites to advance from the World Cup playoff clash between the two nations.Nov 12, 17:53
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Portugal are favourites'
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Portugal are the favourites to advance from the World Cup playoff clash between the two nations.Nov 12, 17:52
Arsene Wenger: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is in front of Lionel Messi'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is ahead of Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Nov 12, 10:40
FIFA Puskas award: The contenders
Watch the 10 goals that are in the running for FIFA's Puskas award.Nov 11, 15:42
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another entertaining weekend in Spain's leading division.Nov 11, 14:50
Raphael Varane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is special and spectacular'
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane lavishes praise on Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 11, 13:31
Wes Brown key to Sunderland survival
Sports Mole assesses how important Wes Brown could be to Sunderland's chances of retaining their Premier League status.Nov 11, 12:42
On this day: Cristiano Ronaldo brace downs Blackburn Rovers
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Blackburn Rovers six years ago today.Nov 11, 09:50
Thiago Silva: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserves Ballon d'Or award'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva backs Zlatan Ibrahimovic to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Nov 10, 15:05
Who is winning the race for the Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the front runners for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.Nov 10, 10:58
Laurent Blanc talks up Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Ballon d'Or
Laurent Blanc says that Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserves to be considered among Europe's best following the announcement of the Ballon d'Or shortlist.Nov 10, 03:58
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is in another world'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti struggles to find new ways of praising Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 10, 02:29
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Real Madrid are not at 100%'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the team are not playing at 100% despite beating Real Sociedad 5-1 this afternoon.Nov 9, 18:36
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to discuss Ballon d'Or chances
Cristiano Ronaldo is refusing to discuss his chances of winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or following his hat-trick in the 5-1 victory over Real Sociedad.Nov 9, 18:22
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad.Nov 9, 17:19
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick leads Real Madrid to victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 5-1 in La Liga.Nov 9, 16:50
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