Galaxy named after Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal and Real Madrid now has a galaxy named after him by the Eastern Southern Observatory, a renowned astrological organization.

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The ESO described the newly-christened CR7 galaxy as "by far the brightest galaxy yet found in the early Universe."

''#DYK the brightest distant galaxy recently discovered by @ESO has a nickname after @Cristiano Ronaldo? #CR7 http://ow.ly/Otfsz'' - the organization share via twitter.

The name refers to the galaxy's age. The higher the redshift, the further back in the history of the universe the galaxy is being seen from.

The galaxy will share the CR7 name with a line of underwear endorsed by Ronaldo, who even has his very own museum.

While the stars which share his name shine bright, Real endured a less-than-stellar season.

Source: CNN

Mayweather Chairs Highest-Paid Athletes, Ronaldo, Messi in Top Five

The money man as he is fondly called tops the list recently released by Forbes Magazine for the 100 highest paid athletes in the world. 

For the third time in a space of four years, Floyd Mayweather has ranked as the highest paid athlete in the world. Mayweather’s $300 million year shatters the record for athlete earnings, which was previously held by Tiger Woods, who banked $115 million in 2008 ($125 million adjusted for inflation).

Thanks to the big money fight bewteen Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao which greatly influenced their positions on the list.

The only footballers in the top ten are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who occupy 3rd and 4th respectively.

Here's the Top 10: 

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Total Earnings: $300 million

Salary/Winnings: $285 million 

Endorsements: $15 million 

2. Manny Pacquiao

Total Earnings: $160 million

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

Total Earnings: $79.6 million

4. Lionel Messi

Total Earnings: $73.8 million

5. Roger Federer

Total Earnings: $67 million

6. LeBron James

Total Earnings: $64.8 million 

7. Kevin Durant

Total Earnings: $54.1 million

8. Phil Mickelson

Total Earnings: $50.8 million 

9. Tiger Woods

Total Earnings: $50.6 million 

10. Kobe Bryant

Total Earnings: $49.5 million

See full list here 

Ronaldo leads, Barcelona dominates top ten goals of 2014/2015 Champions League season

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Liverpool has been adjudged the best goal of the 2014/2015 season amidst dominance by Barcelona in the top ten.

Ronaldo combined well with his teammates Pepe, benzema before feeding James Rodríguez, who played a perfect ball for the Portugal forward to half-volley in at Anfield. 

Barcelona registered five goals in the top ten, including two each from Ivan Rakitić and Lionel Messi.

Top ten goals of 2014/15 as selected by the UEFA Technical Observers

1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Liverpool FC 0-3 Real Madrid CF, 22/10/14)

2 Ivan Rakitić (Juventus 1-3 FC Barcelona, 06/06/15)

3 Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona 3-0 FC Bayern München, 06/05/15)

4 Luis Suárez (Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 FC Barcelona, 15/04/15)

5 Ivan Rakitić (FC Barcelona 1-0 Manchester City FC, 18/03/15) 

6 Marco Reus (Galatasaray AŞ 0-4 Borussia Dortmund, 22/10/14)

7 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid CF 5-1 FC Basel 1893, 16/09/14)

8 Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 FC Barcelona, 30/09/14)

9 Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München 6-1 FC Porto, 21/04/15)

10 Vincent Aboubakar (FC Porto 4-0 FC Basel 1893, 10/03/15)

Best set-piece goals of 2014/15

1 Son Heung-Min (FC Zenit 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 04/11/14)

2 Aaron Ramsey (Galatasaray AŞ 1-4 Arsenal FC, 09/12/14)

3 Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC 1-1 FC Basel 1893, 09/12/14)

4 Casemiro (FC Porto 4-0 FC Basel 1893, 10/03/15)

5 Andrea Pirlo (Juventus 3-2 Olympiacos FC, 04/11/14)

Click here to watch Video of the goals.

Pictures from Cristiano Ronaldo's Birthday Party after Atletico Madrid humiliation

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Agent Mendes believes that the Portuguese should not be condemned for going ahead with his birthday celebration despite the heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Reports have it that captains of the club Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos didn't buy the idea of celebrating after such a debacle but the player's agent sees from another angle.

"He was very angry," Jorge Mendes told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser as reported by ESPN "Any player that loses a game and more so Ronaldo, who is a great professional, who continues to be the best professional in the world would be angry.

"The fact is that his birthday party had been organised more than a month ago and he had family coming from abroad. He didn't want to cancel out of respect for the people that came.

"What is inadmissible is that somebody takes advantage of a private affair to release a video. Ronaldo was devastated after the defeat and people spent two hours trying to cheer him up."

Cristiano Ronaldo gets two match ban following red card against Cordoba

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two games and will now miss league games against Real Sociedad and Sevilla as a result of the red card he picked up in Saturday's game.

Ronaldo was red carded in the match against Cordoba with his side having to struggle to win 2-1 with 10-men

Frustrated Ronaldo didn't make much impact in the match and he lashed out his hand at Jose Crespo, which the referee missed, and then minutes later kick out at Edimar, for which he was sent off.

"I apologise to everyone and especially to Edimar for my thoughtless act in today's game'', - Ronaldo said in an apology after the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up son from School (Photos)

 Super stars can be busy but can also make out time when they want to. Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted picking up his son Ronaldo Jnr from school on Monday.

All photos from dailymail sports.

Ronaldo, Mourinho are Portugal's best of all Time

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Cristiano Ronaldo beat both Luis Figo and Eusebio to be named as the best player Portugal has ever produced, in the Gala Quinas de Ouro ceremony, part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Portuguese Football Federation.

The Real Madrid star could not make the event as his club had a date to keep with city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey on Thursday night.

Google Image: Jose Mourinho the special one

Meanwhile Jose Mourinho was also announced as the best coach of the century following his success with FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Back to Business: Ronaldo in Training Kits worth Over €400 (Over a Hundred Thousand Naira)

In less than 24-hours after Cristiano Ronaldo was announced as the World Best Player, he took to Twitter to announce he's back to his trade.

The Real Madrid forward shared a pic along with comment on Social Media (Twitter) on Tuesday, ''No day off, Even if you've earned one.''

Calculating how much the complete Nike kit he's wearing in the picture costs reveal that the goal-machine trains with a kit worth over €400 Pounds.

He's in business.

 

Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or, Thanks Real Madrid

Portugal and Real Madrid forward wins the Ballon D'or for the second year running, his third actually and hoping to catch up with Lionel Messi who has won four of the award.

He says thank you to Real Madrid, a club where he has just made history as the 9th player of the club to have won the award in this order: Di Stefano, Kopa , Ronaldo , Zidane, Figo, Owen, Cannavaro and Kaka Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo won the last edition of the award and foresees a bright 2015.

''I got my thir Ballon d'Or and so i must thank Real Madrid , said Ronaldo in an interview after recieving the award. (FIFA.COM)

''All my team-mates, the head coach, the president, and the whole structure behind the club.''

On 2015, Ronaldo said, ''This year is a whole new challenge. 2015 has already started and I hope I can have a season that's as good as the previous one.

''It will be a sign that I will be in the situation to win this title again. Let's see, step by step, game by game, I am to conquer even more with my club and from then on we'll see.''  

Reunion with Madrid players in Dubai excites Micheal Essien

Former Chelsea star Michael Essien shared via his instagram after a friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid on Tuesday in Dubai. 

 

Essien who was enjoyed a loan spell at Real said ''great to meet my ex team mates, two great players.''

 

The Italian club defeated Ancelotti's men 4-2 in the mid-season friendly.

Cristiano Ronaldo in Dubai for Christmas (See Pictures)

 

Pictures courtesy of @CTB on Sportlobster

Ronaldo partners with a Portuguese Clothing line

Portugal and Real Madrid forward has announced his new ambassadorial deal with a Portuguese clothing brand Saccor Brothers.

 

He shared the news via his social media accounts on Friday. ''Hey guys. Today I proudly announce my new partnership with SACOOR BROTHERS, a Portuguese clothing brand. See all the 7 reasons for this wonderful partnership'' - a statement on his official Facebook account reads.

Another addition to the already exiting partners with the star.

 

 

 

What Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo thinks of his Mother

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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo proud of his mum, idolizes her and he tells the world. 

The current World best player shared via his Twitter account ''My mother is, without any doubt, a mother courage. I feel very thankful and proud to be her son and to have her in my life.''

Dolores Aveiro, recently released an autobiography where she revealed she tried aborting the pregnancy by excessive drinking and the doctors refused to help her.

Thank God she never did, a child like CR7.... 

Ronald, Messi, Neuer make final cut for Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Manuel Neuer (Germany) have been named as the final three candidates for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014.

Ronaldo, Messi are regular suspects on this platform but German and Bayern Munich goalie is making the cut and also has a potential of winning based on his performance both for club and during the recent World Cup.

The candidates for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football were also announced amongst o the categories.

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy/Real Madrid CF)

Joachim Loew (Germany/German national team) 

Diego Simeone (Argentina/Atletico de Madrid)

Spanish league well represented and world cup winners justified, what is happening in England and other climes?

More on the nominees for other categories here

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Stars dominate UEFA Team of The Year nominees

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are well represented in the shortlist of players for the UEFA Team of The Year 2014 Award.

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The Spanish club boast of 7 players while the Germans have a larger number of 9 players.

According to UEFA,  more than 6.3 million votes were cast in the UEFA.com users' Team of the Year 2013 poll, the final XI featured four players from FC Bayern München and a record eighth appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Here's a full list of nominees and you can view and cast your vote here 

Goalkeepers        

Gianlugi Buffon      Juventus

Beto                        Sevilla

Thibuat Courtois    Chelsea

Manuel Neuer        Bayern Munich

Defenders

Sergio Ramos        Real Madrid

Diego Godin          Athletico Madrid

Miranda                  Athletico Madrid

Vincent Kompany  Manchester City

Jerome Boateng      Bayern Munich

Medhin Benatia      Bayern Munich

David Alaba            Bayern Munich

Ezequeil Garay        FC Zenith

Mats Hummels         Borussia Dortmund

Philip Lahm             Bayern Munich

Pablo Zabaleta         Manchester City

Dani Carvajal          Real Madrid

Midfielder

Toni Kroos            Real Madrid

Luka Modric         Real Madrid

Angel Di Maria     Manchester United

Ivan Rakitic           Barcelona

Arjen Robben        Bayern Munich

James Rodriquez   Real Madrid                   

Koke                    Athletico Madrid

Xabi Alonso        Bayern Munich

Marco Reus         Borussia Dortmund

Paul Pogba          Juventus

Ardar Turan        Athletico Madrid

Yaya Toure         Manchester City

Forward

Gareth Bale      Real Madrid

Diego Costa      Chelsea

Tomas Muller   Bayern Munich

Cristiano Ronaldo   Real Madrid

Zlatan Ibrahimovic    Paris Sanit German

Robert Lewandowski   Bayern Munich

Alexis Sanchez           Arsenal

Karim Benzema         Real Madrid

Lionel Messi             Barcelona

Jonatan Soriano        FC Salzburg

Carlos Tevez           Juventus

Neymar                 Barcelona

It’s a ''happy moment'' for Lionel Messi after Barcelona star equaled Raul’s 71 UCL goal-mark

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has tagged his new goal-scoring feat as ''happy moment'' having hit Raul Gonzalez’ 71-goal record in the UEFA Champions League.

For Messi who grabbed the double which saw Barca triumph over Ajax on Wednesday night, the victory was more important though he relish his new feat.

''It’s a happy moment for me,'' he said.

''I think it’s great but the most important thing was to get the three points so that we will be able to qualify for the next round.

''We secured the points, therefore I’m happy.''

''I don’t remember one goal especially. I always want to score and in the end it’s the sum total of them all that I will remember,” he said.

''As I’ve always said, goals in finals are the best and most powerful memories.''

Messi has however beaten Cristiano Ronaldo to the record, who surpasses it? Time shall tell.

Ancelotti says Ronaldo will score when he wants

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed joy over the victory recorded against Liverpool and also defended forward Cristiano Ronaldo stating that the player will score at will.

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Quoting report on the club website, the manager was speaking at a post-match press conference, where he aired his contentment with the his side’s 1-0 win over Liverpool and said that Ronaldo will score in subsequent games when he wants to.

"It was a good match, we did not play at a high tempo because we did not need to.

Ronaldo has scored a total of 70 UCL goals and was aiming to equal the 71-goal UCL record currently held by former player of the club Raul Gonzalez, while Lionel Messi is on 69 goals.

"Cristiano was focused on the game, he didn't score but we didn't talk about records together. 

''He did not score but he will in the next match. He wasn't frustrated not to have scored.

Ronaldo Laments, liken Ludogorets UCL clash to rugby

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has likened his side’s 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Ludogorets to a rugby match.

Ronaldo had earlier missed a penalty but was handed another chance to put his side at per with the Bulgarian club, he was seen limping in the final minutes of the match.

“It was an intentional kick and we’ll see [on Thursday] how it is, but it’s a little open at the moment,” he is quoted as saying.

“It was a very ugly tackle and it seemed as if we were playing a game of rugby, but the most important thing is we got the three points and are now half-way towards qualifying for the next stage.”

Speaking after the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said of the complaint: “Cristiano has had a knock. It’s painful but nothing serious.

United to cough out £140m if they must have Cristiano Ronaldo back

Following recent reports of Manchester United wanting to have their former player Cristiano Ronaldo back, it has been revealed that it would cost the English club side over £140m to lure him back.

Dailymail UK reports that Ronaldo’s advisors have been asking for incredible wages of £20m a year, which will see the forward earn up to £385,000 a week.

The Portuguese captain left United for Real Madrid in 2009, for a world record fee of £80m. But it is understood that Ronaldo, who turns 30 next year, no longer enjoying his stay in Spain and want to move back to England.

Madrid president Florentino Perez is expected to demand a transfer fee around 60m for the player who has scored 264 goals for the La Liga giants.

United took a giant step bringing on Angel Di Maria from Madrid this summer in a deal worth more than £120m.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Real hit eight (Watch Highlight)

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