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On This Day: Majestic Ronaldo scores hattrick against Spain in 2018 WC

Four years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo produced an emphatic performance as the forward bagged his maiden World Cup hattrick to help Portugal draw 3-3 against Spain in their Group B encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Sochi. 

Football: James double helps Real beat Sevilla in King's Cup

Real Madrid marked Zinedine Zidane's first anniversary as manager with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sevilla in the first leg of their King's Cup last 16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Football: Ronaldo, Santos honoured at Globe Soccer Awards

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos scooped the top prizes at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Tuesday.

Football: 'Spectacular' year for Cristiano, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo said he had answered his critics in style as he rounded off a "spectacular" year with a hat-trick to win the Club World Cup for Real Madrid and add to his multitude of titles.

'CR7 a rare breed'

Cristiano Ronaldo is itching to prove just why he deserved the Ballon d'Or by leading Real Madrid to another Club World Cup title, Zinedine Zidane said Wednesday.

Ronaldo on the double

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid were thankful to a late missed penalty from Duje Cop to open up a seven-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon.

World Cup qualifier / Football: Ronaldo scores twice, misses penalty in Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo converts one penalty, misses another and also scores from open play as Portugal beat Latvia 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier.

Real Madrid Football: Kroos plays down Ronaldo rage rumours

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos plays down any notion of a rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Zinedine Zidane.

Football: Disgruntled Ronaldo eyes more records at Dortmund

Disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo could make more Champions League history on Tuesday as his Real Madrid side look to end their losing streak at high-flying Borussia Dortmund.

September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016

'Xavi is irrelevant'

Cristiano Ronaldo uses his post-match interview following his goalscoring return against Osasuna to hit back at former Barcelona midfielder Xavi's comments.

September 11, 2016
September 11, 2016

CR7 scores on return

Cristiano Ronaldo takes just five minutes to score on his return from a three-month injury layoff as Real Madrid continue their 100 percent start.

September 7, 2016
September 7, 2016

Football: Portugal beaten, France held

With Cristiano Ronaldo still missing due to injury, European champions Portugal begin their bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Switzerland.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Ronaldo of Real Madrid opens own "CR7" hotel, gives name to airport

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo inaugurates his own hotel called "CR7" after his initials and shirt number, while the airport on his home island of Funchal is renamed in his honour.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or: Neymar

The winner of the next Ballon d'Or award won't be named for another six months, but Neymar is pretty sure who will be.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Portugal braced for series of finals, says Santos

Having squeezed into the Euro 2016 knockout stages after three contrasting group stage draws, Portugal are ready to move up a gear when they face Croatia in their mouth-watering last-16 clash in Lens on Saturday, coach Fernando Santos says.

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

CR7's set-piece fixation hurting Portugal

One question stands out after Portugal's 0-0 draw with Austria on Saturday -- does Cristiano Ronaldo have to take every single free kick and penalty?

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Portugal, Belgium looking for spark

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will attempt to reignite their flagging Euro 2016 campaign against Austria on Saturday, while Belgium hope to breathe life into their title bid after a terrible start.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Hodgson defends England's toiling trio

England manager Roy Hodgson is forced to defend his tactics after his side narrowly edge 10-man Portugal 1-0 in their final warm-up game prior to Euro 2016.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Barcelona & Madrid title showdown already heating up

So it all comes down to this. With just one round remaining in La Liga, a single point separates Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the table. Everything will be decided on a spectacular Saturday evening - and the build-up in Spain is already intense.