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Dec272018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo slams Inter Milan fans for ‘racially abusing’ Kalidou Koulibaly

Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at fans who allegedly racially abused Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly during his side’s Serie A game with Inter Milan on Wednesday. The Senegalese defender was sent off late on in Napoli’s 1-0 loss to Inter Milan. Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti asked the officials to suspend the match as he heard ‘monkey chants’ aimed at Koulibaly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The defender was sent off for two bookable offences after he made a harsh challenge and then sarcastically applauded the referee. Koulibaly was affected by the taunts towards him and Juventus forward Ronaldo says society needs ‘education and respect’ to ensure there’s not a repeat of the incident. ‘In the world and in football I always want education and re...

Dec102018 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo challenges Messi to join him in Italy – ‘He misses me more’

La Liga, Seria A

Ronaldo believes that his great rival at Barcelona, Lionel Messi , should come and join him in Italy, in his new interview. The Portugal international also said that Juventus has better team spirit than Real Madrid. On if he misses Messi, he said: "Maybe I miss him a little. I have played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal, with the national team, while he has stayed in Spain . Maybe, he needs me more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "For me, life is a challenge, I like it and I like to make it happy. I would like him to come to Italy one day. Do what I did, accept the challenge. However, if he is happy there, I respect that. "He is a great player, a great guy, but here I don't miss anything. This is my new life and I am happy." On the Ballon d'O...

Oct232018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho – I know how much Ronaldo wants to beat United

Premier League, Seria A, UEFA

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has warned his players of the burning desire that Cristiano Ronaldo will have to get a win over them at Old Trafford with Juventus. The ex-United winger will make his return to the place where he first became a global superstar, scoring 118 goals in 292 games with the club, on Tuesday on Champions League duty with Juve. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is not, however, the first time he has been back since departing for Real Madrid in 2009, turning out for Real at Old Trafford when Mourinho was the head coach in 2013. On that occasion, he found the net and the United boss believes that the 33-year-old’s desire to do so again will remain. “He came back with me in Real Madrid,” Mourinho told United’s officia...

Oct182018 by JBNo Comments

Juventus kicked me out to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, says Higuain

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

AC Milan forward Gonzalo Higuain feels like he was "kicked out" of Juventus because of Cristiano Ronaldo's signing in July. Higuain joined Juve for a reported €90 million from Napoli in 2016 and scored 40 Serie A goals across his two years at the club, but his signing failed to help them to Champions League success some hoped it would be. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juve turned their attentions to Ronaldo in pre-season and managed to sign the Ballon d'Or holder away from Real Madrid, improving their already impressive arsenal. But his signing ultimately meant Higuain was surplus to requirements, making the way for the Argentine to join Milan on loan in August in a deal which can be made permanent at the end of the campaign. It was never Higuain'...

Oct42018 by JBNo Comments

Why Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal’s squad for upcoming games

La Liga, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal team for their October internationals against Poland and Scotland at his own request. The 33-year-old, who captains his nation and has made 154 appearances, is currently involved in a sexual assault scandal dating back to an incident in 2009 – though he denies the accusation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, The ongoing scandal is not the reason for his absence in the squad, with Portuguese news outlet A Bola reporting that he has asked to be left out of the team until 2019. What this means is that he will also be unavailable for matches against Italy and a rematch against Poland in November. He was also left out of the squad in September, meaning he is yet to play for the European champion...

Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo denies rape allegations: ‘It goes against everything I am’

La Liga, Seria A

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has "firmly denied" an allegation of rape made against him following the reopening of an investigation from 2009. German media outlet Der Spiegel reported on Friday that American woman Kathryn Mayorga had revealed Ronaldo sexually harassed her in a hotel room up to nine years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Las Vegas police then reopened an investigation into the case, at the request of the American woman, Ms Mayorga. Ronaldo has now released a statement on the issue, after his legal team claimed that they would sue Der Spiegel for "illegal" reporting. "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me," the Juventus forward said. "Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and be...

Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

Navas concedes Real Madrid are missing Ronaldo

La Liga, UEFA

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas conceded the La Liga giants are missing Cristiano Ronaldo after their goalless run continued in the Champions League. Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League, extending their winless and goalless run to three games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo left Madrid for Juventus in July, having scored at an outstanding rate at the club, including 44 times last campaign. While Navas is keen to move on from the Portugal international, he said Real had a big hole to fill after Ronaldo's departure. "Cristiano left the bar very high at Real Madrid," he said. "You cannot cover the sun with a finger. "He made many goals while he was here, but it's already the past and we cannot live ...

Sep272018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo free to make Man Utd return after being handed one-game ban

Seria A, Premier League, UEFA

UEFA have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve only a one-match ban after being sent off in Juventus ' Champions League clash with Valencia. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was controversially shown a red card following a clash with Jeison Murillo at Mestalla, although Juve went on to win through penalties from Miralem Pjanic either side of half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo will only sit out Juve's game against Young Boys but the decision from UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body means the Portuguese forward will be able to make his return to Old Trafford on October 23. Manchester United's Champions League win in 2007-08 marked Ronaldo's first success and he went on to win the trophy a further four times with Real. He...

Sep212018 by JBNo Comments

Why Cristiano Ronaldo may not miss Manchester United return

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, UEFA

Cristiano Ronaldo may get to return to Old Trafford to face old club Manchester United after being shown a straight red card in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Valencia. The Portugal international was sent off in the 29th minute at the Mestalla after a clash with defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo tussled with the Colombian as he broke into the penalty box, and when Murillo fell to the ground Ronaldo reacted angrily and appeared to grab him by his hair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The £88m man left the pitch in tears, seemingly denied a reunion with United, with many fans assuming that he will face an automatic three-match ban. However, the rules in the Champions League differ from those domestically as red card offences only carry an initial one-match ban....

Sep172018 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann: I’m on the same level as Messi and Ronaldo

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Antoine Griezmann claimed he is on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or, despite conceding he can still make improvements to his game. The France international missed out on the three-man shortlist for FIFA's The Best award, the winner of which will be announced on September 24, but he is still feeling confident of being named the world's best player later in the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I think the Ballon d'Or has more prestige and history," he told AS. "There's three months left to give everything. "It is clear that I am a different player than Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar or [Kylian] Mbappe. I'm at the top but I can improve. "I seek to be as complete as possible. I'm...