Ronaldo would become the fourth United player to receive the Ballon d'Or's golden orb in 2008. Ronaldo is 40 now and his career, as well as his birthday, merits celebration. He has relocated to ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo had a heated confrontation while on international duty in 2008, with the Brazilian admitting he ...

In those silver Nike boots, United had identified a golden boy at the age of 18. Ronaldo would become the fourth United player to receive the Ballon d'Or's golden orb in 2008. Ronaldo is 40 now and ...

Ronaldo made no secret of his desire to become the best. In 2008, he was recognised as world football’s finest talent for the first time. A spectacular season at Manchester United saw Ronaldo ...

As CR7 celebrates turning 40, we’ve remembered seven of his most iconic career moments. First Ballon d’Or win (2008) Ronaldo made no secret of his desire to become the best. In 2008, he was recognised ...

"I think so, I have not seen anyone better than me," Ronaldo stated in an interview with Spanish media outlet LaSexta TV. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner doubled down on his claim, emphasising ...

But when Portsmouth arrived at Old Trafford in 2008, Ronaldo ignored that sage advice and absolutely thwacked a free-kick. Everyone, including opposition goalkeeper David James, stood and gawped ...

Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy for both club and country is shining bright on his 40th birthday. It seemed like Ronaldo looked to outdo himself with each new season at Real Madrid, but nothing could ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo questioned the manner in which the Ballon d’Or is awarded and revealed that he felt Vinicius Jr. deserved it more than Rodri last year. Considered by many to be the greatest ...