Former Spain coach, Javier Clemente has weighed in on the long-standing debate about who is the better player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spaniard opined that the Barcelona talisman is better than his Portuguese rival adding that the latter should be “happy and proud to be second.”
Speaking to Cadena Ser (h/t Sacha Pisani of Goal), Clemente claimed, “Messi is ahead of everyone. He does different things and the sum of those parts lifts him to first place. Cristiano should be happy and proud to be second in the word. Cristiano has better abdominals, a height advantage, and he headers better. There are thing that Cristiano does better, but Messi beats him in technique, ability and vision, and that’s that. He should be happy and proud to be second in the word, there’s no more noble thing in sport to recognize the quality of your rivals.”
Inside C.Ronaldo's new $18.5m luxury apartment in New York
Real Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo’s newly-purchased $18.5million (£11.8m) luxury apartment in New York is breathtakingly lovely.
Spread out over 2,509 square feet and located on fifth Avenue in the Big Apple, the pad named Trump Tower is reportedly the inspiration behind the novel ’50 Shades of Grey’.
The luxury property is owned by American real estate developer and politician, Donald Trump but was bought from Italian real estate guru, Alessandro Proto, a partner of Trump.
Is this picture of Kcee and C. Ronaldo real?
Limpopo crooner, Kcee shared this photo of himself hanging out with Real Madrid star, C Ronaldo. I know he was (or probably still there) in Madrid of recent but ermm, dunno if this picture is real though. C Ronaldo’s left hand is “missing” and I’m still *confused*.
Love or Loathe them: Messi and Ronaldo break new records
There’s really no stopping for these two football enigmas; Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Ballon d’Or award-winners did not only melt the hearts of millions of fans this weekend with their sterling performances, they also broke new records.
The only goal in Madrid’s game against Malaga on Saturday was delivered by the current Ballon d’Or winner; keeping Real Madrid on top of the Liga table. That’s not all, the Portuguese has also become the first player to score at least 25 league goals in five consecutive seasons in La Liga. #pureclass
His Barcelona nemesis, also stamped his signature in the history books. The Argentine officially became the greatest goal scorer in FC Barcelona history after netting in his 370th career goal in his 452nd match in the 63rd minute of his club’s game with Osasuna. He’s also surpassed Paulino Alcántara record which he made as far back as 1927.#phenomenal
Once again, Love or Loathe them, we can’t stop talking about these ’round leather’ greats.
World's richest players: Cristiano Ronaldo stays ahead of Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o
Real Madrid Forward, Cristiano Ronaldo stays ahead of his Barcelona nemesis, Lionel Messi and Chelsea’s Samuel Eto’o on goal.com‘s list of top ten richest players in the world. The Portuguese who has been extremely magical for his club side this season has an estimated fortune of £122m. Goal.com took into account their salaries, length of contract, bonuses, business interests, endorsement and sponsorship deals, property and all other avenues.
Top Ten
1) Cristiano Ronaldo- £122m (Portugal/Real Madrid)
(2) Lionel Messi – £120.5 (Argentina/Barcelona
(3) Samuel Eto’o – £70 (Cameroon/Chelsea)
(4) Wayne Rooney- £69 (England/ Manchester United)
(5). Kaka: £67.5m (Brazil/ AC Milan)
(6) Neymar: £66m ( Brazil/ Barcelona)
(7) Ronaldinho: £64m (Brazil/ Atletico Mineiro)
(8) Zlatan Ibrahimovic: £57m (Sweden/PSG)
(9) Gianluigi Buffon: £52m (Italy/Juventus)
(10) Thierry Henry: £47m (France/New York Red Bulls)
Video: “I’m hoping for a new talent to outshine Messi and Ronaldo". Jay Jay Okocha previews the World Cup.
African football legend, Jay Jay Okocha while speaking as the latest PASS ambassador after meeting with fans in Frankfurt talked about his anticipation of the forth-coming 2014 World Cup. The ex Super Eagles captain has been an ambassador for Western Union as a way to help vulnerable children get the education they deserve.
He gave the fans an exclusive opportunity to be pictured with the UEFA Europa League trophy in a specially designed photo booth. “This time Nigeria will make its people proud at the World Cup” and he is “hoping for a new talent to outshine Messi and Ronaldo in the World Cup.” He affirmed.
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Photo of the day: Young Rihanna, C Ronaldo, Kim Kardashian and David Beckham
Rihanna, Ronaldo, Kim kardashian and David Beckham before the fame! 🙂
PHOTOS FROM C RONALDO'S 29TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Real Madrid forward and 2-time Ballon d’Or award winner, Cristiano Ronaldo who turned 29 on February 5, 2014 hosted family and friends to a birthday party at the Reebook Sports Club de La Finca, Madrid yesterday.
REAL MADRID PHYSIOS CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE GIFT RONALDO PROMISED THEM AFTER BALLON D'OR WIN
They say the World best footballer is a man of his words. Few months back the current Ballon D’or award recipient promised buying Physiotherapists at Real Madrid a car of their choice for helping him keep fit throughout the year and more importantly if he eventually wins the 2013 Ballon D’or prize. Well, has now scooped the prize, it’s time to fulfil his promise. The Physios can’t really wait to drive their new toys home.
Money isn’t even a problem for the Real Madrid star! The staff stated that if he could give the massage team new watches and iPhones as Thank You presents in the past, getting their cars especially when he has added the second plaque in his museum shouldn’t be a big deal.PHOTOS: CRISTIANO RONALDO UNVEILS MUSEUM
Cristiano Ronaldo has been snaking into my headlines of late.lol. The Portuguese yesterday December 15, 2013 unveiled a museum in his honour at his hometown Funchal, Portugal. Remember he unveiled his social network, Viva Ronaldo on saturday.
The well-appointed museum which is still being tagged a work in progress was primarily opened to showcase his achievements in soccer; so you find pictures of the ex Manchester United star, trophies, medals, footballs etc. A life-size waxwork of the Real Madrid player was also unveiled.
“It’s a real honour to open the CR7 Museum in my hometown Funchal. I’m very happy and excited”. The 28 year-old footballer wrote on his official twitter page.