Ronaldo, and Luis Figo, both former stars at Real Madrid, are backing fellow compatriot, Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch the Ballon d'Or award this year.

Portugal's boss man, Coach Fernando Santos on Thursday had urged the European champions to come out of party mode.

This advice came on the wake of the recall of the Real Madrid's star striker, Ronaldo and Renato Sanches. Ronaldo had to watch the Euro 2016 finals from the technical manager's stand after an injury forced him out of the game.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to retire from the club at the age of 41.

Cristiano Ronaldo is having a great 2016. He raised not only the UEFA Champions League trophy but also helped lead Portugal to its first-ever European Championship.

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed out from the 2 opening league matches of the season for Real Madrid as the Portuguese player was not featured in Madrid’s match against Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad.

Jose Mourinho has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s actions in the Euro 2016 final were not a factor in Portugal lifting the tournament by beating France.

As Wales are set to take on Portugal in the semi final of the Euro 2016, super star player Gareth Bale has downplayed the meeting with his team mate at Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo.

The relationship between both players has been scrutinized a lot but both players keep insisting that there’s no issue between them.

Iceland player Paul Doyle continues with his attacks on Cristiano Ronaldo, following happenings after their first round of games.

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says that Real Madrid are now contemplating holding onto Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract runs out in 2018.

Manuel Pellegrini says that he is aware of the incredible strength in depth that Real Madrid possess within their ranks.

Hence, he is not concerned about the potential absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar was unavailable for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final meeting with Manchester City. He was out with a suspected hamstring injury, which makes him a huge doubt for the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, the onus is on City to try and score an away goal that will leave Madrid with a mountain to climb.