Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi, claims Pele

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:32

Football legend Pele has said Cristiano Ronaldo is now a better player than Lionel Messi.

Tello hat-trick lifts Barca to win over Levante

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:31

Cristian Tello hit a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to win 4-1 in their King`s Cup quarter-final first leg at Levante on Wednesday and Lionel Messi celebrated his 400th appearance for the Catalan side.

Messi in good shape as he targets 400 Barca games

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 03:10

Lionel Messi will reach the milestone of 400 games for Barcelona when they face Levante in the King`s Cup on Wednesday and coach Gerardo Martino says he is back in top condition following his hamstring injury.

Post Ballon d`Or, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and evolve

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:47

It seems, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the one to rest on the laurels. After being crowned the best footballer in the world in the past one year, the Real Madrid front-man continued his unrivaled form by scoring the opener against Osasuna in their 2-0 win.

Lionel Messi misses out on UEFA`s team of the year

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:06

Lionel Messi, who lost his World Player of the Year crown to Cristiano Ronaldo this week, has failed to make the Team of the Year picked by users of European soccer governing body UEFA`s website.

Hard work key to Ronaldo`s success, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 23:09

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo`s work ethic after the Portuguese collected the second Ballon d`Or of his career in Zurich on Monday.

Work to do for Ronaldo to become legend, reckons Pele

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:36

FIFA Ballon d`Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport`s legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d`Or ahead of Lionel Messi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:38

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.

I considered Manchester United return: Cristiano Ronaldo

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:18

Cristiano Ronaldo says he considered returning to Manchester United after Rio Ferdinand tried to lure him back to Old Trafford during the summer.

Messi may not start Barca`s showdown with Atletico

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:04

Leaders Barcelona have yet to decide if Lionel Messi will play from the start in Saturday`s top of the table La Liga clash at Atletico Madrid.

Lionel Messi primed to thwart Atletico's title ambitions

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:11

Atletico Madrid can banish any lingering doubts about their title credentials when they host Barcelona on Saturday but will have to subdue a resurgent Lionel Messi if they are to vanquish the champions.

Messi returns with a brace against Getafe in Kings Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:15

Lionel Messi scored twice on his first appearance in 59 days as Barcelona cruised towards the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 win over Getafe in the first leg of their last 16 tie.