Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho were sent off as Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in extra-time at the Bernabeu to overcome their local rivals for the first time in 14 years and lift the Copa del Rey.
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Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo joins advertising firm WPP
Tuesday 08 January 2013
The World Cup winner is to take a job placement at the group
Messi tipped to pick up fourth award after stellar year
Monday 07 January 2013
Lionel Messi is poised to win a fourth Ballon d'Or tonight, making him the most decorated player in history after his achievement of becoming the highest-scoring player in a calendar year. The Barcelona forward is up against Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta for the award, which takes place at the Kongresshaus in Zurich.
Lionel Messi poised for fourth Ballon D'Or
Sunday 06 January 2013
Award is handed out tonight, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta the other contenders
PSG 'target' Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to discuss his Real Madrid future
Wednesday 02 January 2013
World's most expensive player has also been linked with a return to Manchester United
Alex Ferguson to look into small print of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract
Friday 21 December 2012
Manchester United manager jokes about return of winger following his side being drawn against Real Madrid
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Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest Manchester United moments
Thursday 20 December 2012
£80m man returns to Old Trafford for the first time since joining Real Madrid
Dan Walker sorry for 'humiliating' football fans with diet quip
Wednesday 28 November 2012
The BBC sports presenter joked about the weight of two fans included in an episode of Football Focus
Cristiano Ronaldo: Sir Alex Ferguson is my father in football
Friday 16 November 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, describing him as his ‘father in football’.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will finally receive the credit he deserves in England, says Jonas Olsson
Thursday 15 November 2012
Sweden defender Jonas Olsson does not think four-goal hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic has received the respect in England that is shown to him in other parts of the world.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Gabon friendly after nasty gash
Monday 12 November 2012
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's friendly against Gabon in Libreville after he sustained a cut above his left eye in Sunday's 2-1 La Liga win at Levante, the Portuguese Federation (FPF) said today.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admits he has 'bad image'
Thursday 08 November 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo concedes he has a “bad image” but remains hopeful of being voted as this year's Ballon d'Or winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo to reach 100 caps for Portugal against Northern Ireland
Monday 15 October 2012
Northern Ireland would already have been fearful ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Portugal, but will be even more nervous knowing Cristiano Ronaldo has something to celebrate in Porto.
Jose Mourinho: 'If Lionel Messi is the best on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the universe'
Friday 12 October 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo is a more deserving winner of the 2012 Ballon d'Or than Lionel Messi, Jose Mourinho claimed today.
Sepp Blatter invites Fabrice Muamba to discuss role with Fifa
Thursday 11 October 2012
Cardiac arrest survivor Fabrice Muamba has been invited by Fifa president Sepp Blatter to Zurich next month to discuss a possible role with world football's governing body.
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