Ronaldo like Nadal, Messi like Federer – Cassano

Antonio Cassano used tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to compare Juventus recruit Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

Familiarity with demands of Real Madrid an advantage – Lopetegui

New Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui thinks his familiarity with the demands and expectations of the club following his previous spells there will serve as an advantage to his chances of success.

Courtois open to Chelsea stay amid Madrid links

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is open to remaining at Stamford Bridge despite being strongly linked with a move away from London.

Hazard clouds Chelsea future amid Real Madrid rumours

Eden Hazard casted fresh doubt over his Chelsea future as the Belgium star appeared to confirm his interest in a move to Real Madrid.

How the Cristiano Ronaldo-Juventus deal came together

It began with a deal for a fullback and ended with Juventus signing Real Madrid’s greatest ever goal-scorer – here is how the stunning transfer happened.

Modric disappointed by Ronaldo’s Madrid departure

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has thanked Cristiano Ronaldo for his extraordinary contribution to the club as he rued the star forward’s sale to Juventus.

Messi obsession behind Ronaldo’s Juve switch – Giggs

Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible obsession with being better than Lionel Messi may have motivated him to join Juventus, according to former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs.

Five players Real Madrid could sign to replace Ronaldo

With Cristiano Ronaldo joining Juventus for a staggering £105-million, DYLAN APPOLIS explores five players Real Madrid could potentially sign to replace him at Los Blancos.

Ronaldo explains need for ‘new cycle’

Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Real Madrid for an ‘absolutely wonderful’ nine years at the club after revealing the time was right to start a new chapter of his illustrious career with Juventus.

Ronaldo to Juventus: Ballon d’Or – The CR7 years

Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to leave Real Madrid for Juventus brings to a close one of the most fruitful relationships in the history of football.