Ronaldo To Decide On Super Cup

It will be up to Cristiano Ronaldo to decide if he is going to play in the European Super Cup. He was the one who decided when to take some time out last season on account of his tendinitis injury, and everything points to him deciding when to return.

He listens to the advice of the club and the medical staff, but it is hard to stop him if he sets his heart on playing. This became extremely apparent in the last match of the United States tour, where his presence was above all symbolic. He was not really fit enough to play against Manchester United, but he did in the end come on for about 20 minutes at the end.

Before the game, Cristiano Ronaldo talked to the official Manchester United television station, the only media representative he spoke to in the whole US tour. He was interviewed by one of the United legends, Paddy Crerand, and he dropped hints to the Manchester United faithful when asked about a possible return.

ANCELOTTI: We Will Handle Ronaldo With Care

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Real Madrid will not take any risks with Cristiano Ronaldo as he continues to work on his fitness. The Portugal international was plagued by injury problems toward the end of the 2013-14 campaign and was not 100 per cent fit at the World Cup either.

He recently resumed training at Madrid's pre-season tour to the USA, but Ancelotti has stressed that they will not rush Ronaldo back to action.

"We have to be careful with Ronaldo, and right now this calls for calm," Ancelotti was quoted as saying on the club's official website.

ANCELOTTI: The Players Have Shown They Can Win Without CR7

Carlo Ancelotti told 'El Mundo' that he isn't ruling Cristiano Ronaldo out of the cup final, but he won't take any chances with the Portuguese ace. He added that the rest of the squad has proven that Real are no one-man team.

With three days to go before the clash against Barça, Ancelotti is expecting a close contest. "I think it will be evenly matched and very tense. Here's hoping Real can take the initiative, which isn't easy against Barcelona, because their philosophy is based on controlling matches through possession. That will be the key".

The Italian tactician stressed that Cristiano won't be rushed back if he isn't ready for the final: "He's making progress every day and I'm not ruling him out, but we won't run any risks with him. There will be no change of system if he can't play. The players are feeling assured and comfortable.

Ancelotti Waiting On Ronaldo Ahead Of Copa Del Rey Final

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule Cristiano Ronaldo out of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona but admitted he won’t take any risks with his star man.

Ronaldo suffered a suspected knee injury in the 3-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on April 2 and missed Tuesday’s return fixture at Signal Iduna Park as well as last weekend's Liga victory at Real Sociedad.

It then emerged on Thursday that the Portugal international had suffered a muscular problem in his left hamstring, with reports in Spain suggesting that he could be out for another two weeks, thus ruling out an appearance against Barca in Valencia next week.

See Christiano Ronaldo's New Nike Studded Customized Golden Boots

Borussia Dortmund players may have a little more reason that usual to kick lumps out of Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo when the Portuguese steps out at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night.

Ronaldo, who has scored 14 goals in the Champions League this season in just eight games, has a new pair of boots prepared for the match in Germany which are sure to demand attention.

Made by Nike, the limited edition boots have Ronaldo’s logo “CR7″ on both shoes, whilst each white boot has a gold sole and studs to match.

See pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo’s new boots below.

STATISTICS: Luis Suarez Leads Best Strike Rate In Europe Ahead Of Messi & Ronaldo

In what feels like bad news for the England football team later this summer, Liverpool and Uruguayan international striker Luis Suarez now has the best official strike rate in European football.

Following Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Spurs in which Suarez bagged a brace, the Reds #7 has now moved to 29 league goals in just 27 games.

With a goal every 0.93 games, Suarez now leads the charts for the best strike rate in European football. Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi come in second and third.

AFFECTION!!! Federation Of Real Madrid Fan Clubs Writes Open Letter To Ronaldo

In an open letter, the Federation of Real Madrid Fan Clubs has wanted to make clear that gives its "unconditional" support to Cristiano Ronaldo, after the player had been the subject of some booing and jeering in last weekend's game against Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabéu.

The letter reads as follows:

"To our dear Cristiano Ronaldo,
Last Saturday you were sure to hear down there on the Bernabéu pitch, from where you have given us such strength, pride, hope and many goals, some whistling. From all of us at the Federation or Real Madrid Fan Clubs, we would like to make the following clear:

Ancelotti Blasts Madrid Fans Over Ronaldo Jeers

Carlo Ancelotti said he could not understand the Real Madrid supporters’ criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo during Saturday’s 5-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to jeers from the crowd during Real Madrid's victory.

Despite scoring the goal that had Madrid ahead at the break, Ronaldo was subjected to whistles from the Bernabeu in apparent frustration at his refusal to play the ball to his teammates. Gareth Bale, too, faced jeers before scoring two second-half goals, as did Karim Benzema.

“I have always said that sometimes I understand whistles because they can be deserved,” Ancelotti told the media in quotes reported on Madrid’s official website. “Right now, no -- the players are putting in a lot of effort. We need the help of everyone. Whistling Cristiano isn't comprehensible.”

Barcelona Set To Make Lionel Messi The World`s Highest Paid Player

Barcelona will make Lionel Messi the world’s highest-paid player, with the four-time Ballon d'Or winner poised to earn more than £335,000 per week.

That is the pledge of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu just two days after the Argentina star's hat-trick defeated Real Madrid and put Barca back in the title race.

"We all want Messi to be the best-paid player in the world and that is what we are working on," said Bartomeu. "Right now we are concentrating on the competitions we are in but it will happen soon.

DANI ALVES: Ronaldo`s Penalty Was Outside The Box

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has stressed that his foul on Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's 4-3 La Liga win at the Santiago Bernabeu was outside the area and that the referee was wrong to award Real Madrid a penalty.

Undiano Mallenco wrongfully pointed to the spot after the Brazil international brought down Ronaldo just outside the box after 55 minutes of play, allowing Madrid to go 3-2 up.

Nevertheless, Alves admitted that it was not an easy decision for the arbiter and refused to blame Mallenco for his mistake.

CHRISTIANO RONALDO: They Wanted Barca To Win

Madrid`s super star CR7 had very harsh words for the referee and also blamed him for the defeat. In my own words i think Ronaldo`s performance was low and the ever foolish tackles of Sergio Ramos also cost them the classico.

Cristiano Ronaldo turned on the match referee after the Clásico: "It was tough game. There were some people that didn't want us to win or see Barça out of the title race.

I've been here for a long time. It obviously bothers people when Real Madrid win. It makes them jealous. There isn't a level playing field," he said.

Messi-Ronaldo Rivalry Has Similarities With NBA` LeBron-Durant Rivalry

The clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is always one of the biggest spectacles in the soccer universe. That drama has gone to another level in recent years thanks to the battle between the global superstars of each team. Some argue that the rivalry has transformed from Real vs. Barca into Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi, with the pair finishing one-two in a wide variety of categories and award ballots.

The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry bears a resemblance to another rivalry, one that has taken over the NBA during the same time: Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James.

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KARIM BENZEMA: Christiano Ronaldo Is The Best Footballer Of All Time

Karim Benzema says he believes his Real Madrid team mate Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer of all time.

The Portuguese forward won the Ballon d'Or last year but debate rages on throughout the world as to whether he or Barcelona rival Lionel Messi is the best player in the world at present.

But the France international insists the former Manchester United man, who has scored 25 goals in 24 league games for los Blancos this term, is the best footballer ever and says he counts him as a good friend.

MALAGA 0 REAL MADRID 1: Christiano Ronaldo Scores Again

Real Madrid head into next week's Clásico on a roll after taking care of Málaga 1-0 on Saturday evening at La Rosaleda in Málaga.

A Cristiano Ronaldo goal in the first half proved sufficient for Los Blancos who will boast at least a four point advantage over their Catalonian rivals when the two meet next week at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made a few changes to his normal starting XI that saw a back four of Dani Carvajal, Pepe, Raphael Varane and Marcelo tasked with shielding goalkeeper Diego López. In midfield, Isco made a start in his return to his former club along with stalwarts Xabi Alonso and Luka Modric.

WAYNE ROONEY: Luis Suarez Is On The Same Level With Ronaldo $ Messi

Man City briefly cut their gap to league leaders Chelsea, as two moments of David Silva brilliance saw them beat Hull City at the KC Stadium.

Fresh from their Champions League disappointment at the hands of Barcelona in midweek, attentions returned to the Premier League for Manuel Pellegrini and his Man City side and with Chelsea threatening to run away with the league victory over Hull City was a necessity.

The last time Man City won away to Hull was 105 years ago, and that unwanted statistic appeared to weigh Pellegrini’s men down, as it was Hull who started brightly.

David Alaba Impressed By Christiano Ronaldo`s Free Kicks

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has revealed he is "fascinated" by the free-kick taking abilities of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham after watching hours of footage on YouTube.

The 21-year-old has scored twice this season from dead ball situations - against CSKA Moscow and Schalke - after perfecting his technique at the end of training sessions. And the left-back revealed to Bayern's official website the lengths he has gone to in his bid to become a free-kick specialist.

He said: "There are lots of brilliant free-kick specialists in the world. But the technique of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham fascinates me most of all.

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