Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each got time in yet another game this week, albeit in rather different circumstances. While Ronaldo played in the Spanish League, Messi was off in Japan competing in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not win the Ballon d'Or this coming January and he knows it. Cristiano Ronaldo will not win the Ballon d'Or this coming January and he knows it.
The Champions League draw was announced on Monday showcasing some wildly interesting matchups that should allow for some fun spectacle come February.There were undoubtedly some big winners and some big losers. Teams that will love their draw and teams that will have nightmares about their scenario throughout the holiday season. So who are they? Let's have a look.
It wasn't a great week in the Spanish Premier League for Barcelona and Real Madrid. What an exciting week of soccer it was in Spain. Fans couldn't ask for much more as the drama is higher than ever.
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Real Madrid managed an emphatic 8-0 win over Malmo in its final group game of the Champions League. In the process, Cristiano Ronaldo broke his own record for most goals in the group stage by putting up a whopping four tallies to produce 11 goals in the first six UCL games.Here are some major takeaways from the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry continued this week as the two superstars featured in a single match for their respective clubs. Ronaldo had to lead Madrid against Getafe at home while Barcelona visited Valencia in a tough matchup.
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A look at Ronaldo and Messi's week as the rivalry returns. It has been weeks upon weeks since the last edition of Messi vs. Ronaldo, mainly because the Argentine superstar was absent for some time.
Messi or Neymar? Which player is better at this point in time? Lionel Messi returned to the Barcelona lineup full time on Tuesday in the club's 61 win over Roma in the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his former self in a performance that was of the highest order as Real Madrid won 4-3 over Shakhtar Donetsk. Not only did the superstar score two goals, but he also created two tallies as well, putting in what is undeniably his finest performance of the season.
In 2010, Barcelona performed the "manita" on Real Madrid, taking down its rivals 5-0 on its home field.It was arguably the finest performance by Barcelona in the Clasico and a defining performance of the tiki taka style that flourished during its "Golden Generation."On Saturday, the team topped that feat taking down Los Blancos 4-0 in Madrid.It was a match defined by Barcelona's efficiency in attack without Lionel Messi making a major impact on the proceedings. On the other end of the pitch was a Madrid team that had no answer for a Blaugrana side finding its stride.In many ways this match was as much a show of Barcelona brilliance as it was of calamitous Madrid play. So what went wrong for Los Blancos?
Barcelona has arrived in Madrid. Barcelona take on their heated rivals this weekend in the most anticipated game of this La Liga game of the year. The winner of this game takes over first place in the league standings.
Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale?It seems that Real Madrid is intent on selling one of the two superstars next summer to create some roster flexibility.The decision seems tough for a couple of reasons. On one had you have the team's all-time leading scorer and talisman. On the other you have a player that is set to be the heir-apparent.
Lionel Messi's status still uncertain for El Clasico. Barcelona is in first place in La Liga at the moment, but fans of the defending champions may be in for some more good news.
Real Madrid will reportedly consider selling Cristiano Ronaldo, who is continuously being mentioned in numerous soccer transfer rumors over the past several months.
It is time for Real Madrid to say goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo. There comes a time when all good things come to an end. That time has come for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona is now in first place in La Liga. With their 3-0 win over Villarreal, Barcelona is now in first place in the La Liga standings. Neymar once again stole the show with two goals in the second half.
