253 Results for ronaldo

Wenger slams Dutch FA over Van Persie injury

Soccernet staff

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenge has launched a stinging attack on the Dutch Football Association, alleging he was misled over the severity of Robin Van Persie's injury.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Ronaldo returns to Real squad

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Real Madrid's squad for their Champions League game with FC Zurich on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Messi facing lay-off with possible thigh tear

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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he was concerned over an injury to Lionel Messi that forced the Argentine forward to be substituted during their 1-1 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Villain Henry as Ireland, Ukraine, Russia exit in play-offs

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All 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Zvjezdan Misimovic misses Portugal tie

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Bosnia's hopes of overturning their 1-0 first leg defeat to Portugal in the World Cup play-offs have been heavily undermined by the news that Zvjezdan Misimovic will miss Wednesday's return fixture.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Ronaldo expects to return to training in a week

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Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo expects he will have recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury to be able to return to training by the middle of this week.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Ronaldo back in training but still misses play-off

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Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with his Real Madrid team-mates for the first time since injuring his ankle in late September. He will still, however, miss Portugal's World Cup play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Brazil abandon trademark style after 2006 failure

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Brazil coach Dunga has insisted winning is more important than playing flair football and revealed his admiration for the English game ahead of Saturday's friendly with England in Doha.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Brazil star Kaka has no regrets over City snub

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Ahead of England's high-profile friendly against Brazil, Kaka has stated he has no regrets over his decision to reject a move to Manchester City last January.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Rooney regrets ref slight, pledges future to United

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Wayne Rooney has admitted he was wrong to mouth '12 men' to a TV camera in the aftermath of Manchester United's controversial defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. Rooney also pledged his future to United and claimed he must win the World Cup with England to become a true great of the game, ahead of England's friendly with Brazil.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Outspoken Nani plays down Ferguson row

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Manchester United winger Nani insists he has "no problem" with Sir Alex Ferguson after his ill advised comments about the manager in the Portuguese press lead to reports that his days at Old Trafford were numbered.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

'Sad' Nani lifts lid on fiery Sir Alex Ferguson outbursts

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Nani has risked invoking the considerable wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by publicly accusing the Manchester United manager of undermining his confidence and painting a picture of a foulmouthed boss who rules Old Trafford by fear.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Real stand firm over release of Ronaldo for play-offs

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The row over the fitness of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of coming to an end with Real Madrid sending medical documentation to the Portuguese FA to prove he is not fit to link up with the national team.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Kenyon moves into player agent role

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Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has taken a role with a talent agency which has ties to Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Peter Kenyon goes to Hollywood

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Former Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has joined Hollywood talent group Creative Artists Agency, it was confirmed on Monday afternoon.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009