Cristiano Ronaldo

Fergie's time: Manchester United marked Alex Ferguson's retirement with a party to celebrate the 13th Premiership title of his reign after the home win over Swansea on Sunday.
Now, though, it's time to reflect on his time in charge.

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Is this the best XI of Fergie's 26-year reign?

Shane Brady Picking a best first XI from Fergie's 26-year dynasty at Manchester United might appear easy at first - until you get down to the nitty gritty. But here goes.

The whistle finally blows

You can still see the boy in Sir Alex Ferguson, even now we have reached the end. The elder statesman who called a halt after 27 years at Manchester United needs a hip replacement and feels he has...

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Mariners prepare for Lippi service

Sebastian Hassett Fresh from the euphoria of finally breaking through for their first A-League grand final win after four attempts, the Central Coast Mariners are on the cusp of more history - and a showdown against...

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Lewandowski hits four as Dortmund rout Real

Ryland James Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win over Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first-leg to strengthen the possibility of an...

Dortmund drive home German dominance

Henry Winter Football's coming home and it will be striding through the Wembley door wearing lederhosen and yellow-and-black shirts.

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Real Madrid beat Galatasaray in Champions League quarter-final

Real Madrid swept to a 3-0 victory over Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Real close on Champions League semi

Real Madrid all but secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 defeat of Galatasaray in their quarter-final first leg.

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Ramos heads Real Madrid to Clasico victory

Kieran Canning Barcelona's recent slump continued as Sergio Ramos' header nine minutes from time handed Real Madrid a 2-1 success for their second win over the Catalans in five days Saturday.

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Ferguson: we must not fear Ronaldo

Mark Ogden As he pondered the magnitude of the 90 minutes that lay ahead between Manchester United and Real Madrid at Old Trafford tonight, Jose Mourinho resembled a James Bond villain preparing to inflict...

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Giggs ready for another adventure

Henry Winter Fans' tribute at Bernabeu nothing new for a global role model who is poised to make more history tonight.

Barca beaten as Ronaldo inspires Real

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal-scoring record at Camp Nou with a brace as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 to go through to the final of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.

A reunion to relish as Ronaldo faces Ferguson

It was a moment that Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo will long cherish, a moment when manager and player seemed almost father and son.

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Advantage United but Ronaldo denies former club famous win

Manchester United edged closer to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Wednesday, a high-profile showdown watched by an estimated 200 million people worldwide.

Away draw puts United in box seat over Real

Henry Winter AT THE final whistle, Manchester United fans sang loudly about going to Wembley, venue of this year's Champions League final.

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Messi, Ronaldo in La Liga goal fest

Dermot Ledwith Lionel Messi hits four and Cristiano Ronaldo a hat-trick as Barcelona and Real Madrid enjoy respective 5-1 and 4-0 victories over Osasuna and Getafe.

Ronaldo and Iniesta are greats, but Messi's outrageous skill puts him in a league of his own

Paul Hayward Lionel Messi is monopolising the world-player-of-the-year title the way his feet dominate the ball. The little maestro's magnetism has kept the prize in his possession for a fourth consecutive year.

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Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta up for award

Sao Paulo Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or.

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De Vanna tweets up a storm

David Polkinghorne An accusation from Perth Glory playmaker Lisa De Vanna has erupted in a Twitter war.

Chelsea off pace in title race as Manchester duo dominate

Ian Whittell MANCHESTER: Alex Ferguson predicts a long, hard English Premier League title race with champions Manchester City after his team opened up a seven-point gap over rivals Chelsea.