In an explosive TV interview, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag "betrayed" him and tried to force him out of Old Trafford.
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Last year was a major breakthrough for Cristiano Ronaldo. After four straight years as number two in the world (and in one year he was not even in the top three), the Portuguese superstar is in the running to finish up 2014 as the top player in the world for the second straight year. That would put him in an exclusive group that includes Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Michel Platini and Marco van Basten as the only players to win the award in back-to-back years. Moreover, his third trophy would unite him with Cruyff, Platini, van Basten and Messi as the only players to win the award three times.
The battle between the two best players in the world continued this past week. Both superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had chances to test their respective mettles in two games, including a Spanish League tilt and Champions League bout. How did they manage? Would Ronaldo continue his hot streak or would Messi take the week?
The Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo competition continued in Week 5 as both superstars had two big opportunities to continue showcasing their individual skills. A week ago, Ronaldo had put up four goals in two matches while leading Real Madrid to two morale boosting victories. Meanwhile, Messi had been the catalyst for two Barcelona wins in the Champions League and Spanish League, all the while scoring one goal and three assists.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's tremendous rivalry has continued to intensify in Week 4. After a solid week in which both players did their best to carry their sides, the two superstars returned with equally compelling performances. How did they do, and who did better?
Real Madrid suffered yet another embarrassing defeat, this time at home against its crosstown rival Atletico Madrid. The game made it clear that there is clearly something wrong with this team. Here are some things that Madrid needs to do to fix things.
The first match of the Spanish League came and went and both of the biggest superstars in the world got their chance to shine. Both entered their respective games with big questions regarding their form.
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent comments this past weekend has fueled speculation that he could look to make a move soon to Manchester United from Real Madrid. But how would it affect both teams? And would it work?
Cristiano Ronaldo received his third Goal 50 award after soccer website Goal.com named the Portugal international as the world’s best player last season.
