Ronaldo

Five goals in five games from the striker known as “ A phenomio” played a huge part in helping Brazil reaching the semi finals. Ronaldo’s career seems to be back on track after a dreadful few ye

各国名人英文介绍-Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in 1985. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The legendary Dutch genius Johan Cruyff said hes one of the best ever. He became a soccer superstar playing for English team Manchest

人物点滴—球王罗纳尔多的足球生涯 Ronaldo

世界球王罗纳尔多 Ronaldo's Biography Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima1 was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro2. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his socc

Ronaldo back to Real squad

MADRID, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the squad for Spanish La Liga match slated for the weekend after recovering from an ankle strain, his club said on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined the squad in t

Ronaldo practises for first time in 2011

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Veteran striker for Corinthians Ronaldo got his first touch of the soccer ball on Sunday. While isolated to focus on his physical conditioning, the athlete participated in a 25 minute exercise in which he was able t

Ronaldo retires from soccer

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- In a tearful announcement（公告,宣告）, Corinthians star striker Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, or simply Ronaldo, revealed his decision on Monday to retire as a professional soccer player. Surrounded by his c

Ronaldo happy to end career at Real Madrid

MADRID, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday expressed his willingness to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career. The former Manchester United striker has only won one major trophy in his two previous years at the club, but speaki

Ronaldo defends Valcke's criticism towards Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldo defended FIFA's Secretary General Jerome Valcke's recent harsh words towards the Brazil's delayed World Cup preparations upon his arrival for routine inspections. Valcke declared last week that projects and

Ronaldo reveals desire to become president of CBF

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Retired soccer star Ronaldo on Sunday revealed his aspirations of entering the world of politics and becoming the next president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF). With the sudden and unexpected resig

Ronaldo hat-trick as Real Madrid win derby

MADRID, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid once again defeated local rivals Atletico Madrid in the Vicente Calderon Stadium on Wednesday night.? Ronaldo was at his best and scored two incredible goals and a penal

Ronaldo, Kaka greet rescued miners in Chile

RIO DO JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka on Wednesday sent their greetings（祝福） to the 33 Chilean miners who are being rescued after 69 days trapped underground following a mine collapse. A specia

Blatter backs Ronaldo for presidency

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given his backing to the possible future candidacy of Ronaldo as president of Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF). The three-time FIFA world player of the year has revealed an inte

Corinthians fuel Ronaldo comeback rumors

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian club Corinthians has fueled rumors that legendary striker Ronaldo could make a comeback at the FIFA Club World Cup in December. Corinthians qualified for the tournament in Japan after completing a 3-1 aggr

Ronaldo: Real Madrid shut Ferguson up

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Brazil legend Ronaldo accused Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson of lacking respect by referring to him as the fat one. Speaking during a press conference involving Brazil's 2014 World Cup organizing commi

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid blast past Sevilla

MADRID, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid warmed up for Wednesday' s Champions League match at home to Manchester United with a comfortable win at home to a conformist Sevilla. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick after Karim Benzema had opened the scor

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid enjoy easy win against Deportivo

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid enjoy easy win against Deportivo MADRID, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid maintained the distance behind FC Barcelona to eight points after a comfortable 3-1 home win against Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday in their final le

Ronaldo backs Messi, Mourinho for FIFA awards

Ronaldo backs Messi, Mourinho for FIFA awards RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian legend Ronaldo says if he could vote, he would nominate Barcelona's Lionel Messi as his choice for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award. Ronaldo, a three-time winner of

Romario supports Ronaldo's run for president of CBF

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil soccer legend Romario declared on Friday that he has no intention of running for the president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF). However, the now congressman endorsed Ronaldo to command the fu

Former Real star says Ronaldo is upset at missing out on UEFA award

Former Real star says Ronaldo is upset at missing out on UEFA award RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid and Brazil star Roberto Carlos believes Cristiano Ronaldo is upset due to his failure to win last week's UEFA best player in Eu

Messi, the hero again

MADRID, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Leo Messi was again the hero for FC Barcelona as he scored two goals to take his side to a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the return leg of the Spanish Supercup. The result gave Barcelona a 5-4 aggregate win over Madrid, who