The Portuguese star is close with mother Maria Dolores, who has had a huge influence on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's career, and the 65-year-old has shown off her latest gift.

Darren Fletcher has delivered a fascinating insight into how Walter Smith helped transform Cristiano Ronaldo into a scoring machine and one of the greatest footballers of all time. 

Alvaro Morata is ready to lead Spain's attack at Euro 2016 if called upon after declaring himself fully fit on Thursday. He missed the 1-0 home defeat by Georgia on Tuesday with a thigh injury.

Andres Iniesta has no concerns over Spain's form as they prepare to begin their Euro 2016 campaign against the Czech Republic.

Day four of this summer's European Championship sees holders Spain in action against the Czech Republic. Belgium's clash with Italy will also be a tasty affair while Ireland are in action.

Tomas Rosicky may have left Arsenal this summer after 10 years at the club but there is still life in the old dog yet as he takes to Euro 2016 with the Czech Republic.

Croatia captain Darijo Srna says he is ready to play against the Czech Republic at Euro 2016 on Friday following the death of his father. Srna's father passed away during Croatia's opening game.

CHRIS HATHERALL IN SAINT-ETIENNE: Croatia fans threw flares on the pitch and fought in the stands as their team threw away a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic to draw 2-2.

GRAHAM POLL: English referee Mark Clattenburg took complete control of a volatile situation as he suspended play when numerous flares were thrown on to the pitch.

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Association for the chaotic scenes that saw Mark Clattenburg halt the Euro 2016 Group D fixture on Friday night.

Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky will miss the rest of Euro 2016 with a thigh injury suffered in his side's 2-2 draw with Croatia on Friday in St Etienne.

CHRIS WHEELER AT GENERALI ARENA: It wasn’t pretty by any means but Northern Ireland have the point they wanted to get their World Cup qualifying campaign up and running.

The Gunners goalkeeper scored an unfortunate own goal to put Saints ahead in their clash at the Emirates Stadium before birthday boy Laurent Koscielny levelled with an acrobatic overhead kick.

The 34-year-old Cech topped the poll of players, coaches, football federation officials, and journalists for 2016. Cech retired from international football after the European Championships in France.

Sportsmail provide you with the information on how to watch Nations League clashes for November including specific channel, times and dates for England and the rest.

The group phase of the inaugural UEFA Nations League has now concluded, with all the promotion, relegation and play-off issues resolved. So what happens next? Sportsmail explains all

The Prague-West county court on Tuesday turned two previous suspended sentences for drunk driving into jail terms because of his convictions for other crimes since receiving the initial terms.

England medics will closely monitor Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's fitness ahead of the Euro 2020 clash against Czech Republic.

With Euro 2020 being held across Europe, there are no automatic qualifying berths and every side at next summer's tournament will have had to earn their spot. Here, we take a look at who's on track...

SAMI MOKBEL IN PRAGUE: England boss Gareth Southgate is set to keep faith with Jadon Sancho for tonight's Euro 2020 clash in Czech Republic, and will start ahead of Marcus Rashford.

England's sloppy defending for both goals didn't go unnoticed and Keane was quick to point the finger at the Tottenham man for losing his concentration on multiple occasions.

Jordan Pickford insists England were not complacent as they slipped to defeat against the Czech Republic on Friday night and are itching to bounce back in Bulgaria.

The Real Madrid superstar believes he is now back to his physical peak and playing with a menacing smile on his face as he edges closer to a summer move away from the Spanish capital.

The news comes as a big blow to Ryan Giggs - who was hoping the 28-year-old would regain match fitness after not featuring in the national side for 11 months.

Wales fought to a creditable draw at home against Croatia but qualification for Euro 2020 is now out of their hands. 

BY JOE BERNSTEIN IN BUCHAREST: The Uefa dignitary who appeared on Romanian TV and said it would be great if they qualified for Euro 2020 rather let the cat out of the bag.

England and Ireland are set to stage a joint bid in hope of securing the hosting of the 2030 football World Cup, and are reported to be confident of pulling it off.

The FA have announced that England are set to face Italy on the 27th March at Wembley Stadium. It comes as they continue their preparations for the Euro 2020 which kicks off in June.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA are running out of options to host England's final European Championship warm-up match against Romania ahead of next summer's tournament.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Chris Powell will continue in his role as one of Gareth Southgate's assistant coaches for Euro 2020 despite taking up a new role in Holland.

In exactly six months time, the Euro 2020 final will be played. England have a great chance of success. The tournament is rapidly approaching so which players could force their way into the squad?

Following news that Kane would be out of action until April after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Tottenham, there were calls to bring Vardy out of international retirement.

The 18-year-old forward is enjoying a breakthrough season at Old Trafford after scoring nine goals in 26 appearances, and has only recently been called up for England Under 21s.

She's about to head back to work as a coach on The Voice.

The 49-year-old singer sported a comfortable black sweatsuit and checkered shoes to pick up a few things at the local market with her country star beau.

The country musician turned 43 on June 18 and after he got a birthday kiss from a seal, the singer has revealed his partner got him a 'Welcome to the Ranch' sign made for their home.

She recently celebrated her four-year anniversary with country music boyfriend Blake Shelton. The couple met in 2014, when Stefani joined the celebrity judges panel on The Voice.

Singer Gwen Stefani shared some unfortunate news on Tuesday, revealing her Wednesday performance at her Las Vegas residency is canceled.

The sale price undercuts the origial $45m asking price quite considerably. Now the rocker, 49, is said to be looking for a home in Vatle and 'will probably buy it' soon with boyfriend Blake Shelton, 43.

Haena Worthing, 44, and two other suspects have been accused of killing William Webb, whose burned body was found in Joshua Tree, California, on August 16.

Taylor Swift will join the next season of The Voice as a mega mentor. The ME! hitmaker will be joining Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson as she helps coach.

The 49-year-old singer and Blake Shelton, 43, flirted, mouthed 'I love you' and fought over contestants on Monday's season 17 premiere of The Voice. 

Blake Shelton fought for respect on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, sparring with his fellow judges and failing to pick up singers before finally scoring one at the end. 

Gwen Stefani, Uma Thurman and Nicole Kidman led the celebrity arrivals at the Gala for the Global Ocean hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at Opera of Monte-Carlo on Thursday.

Marie Osmond channelled another wildly successful singer as she transformed into Gwen Stefani on Thursday for a Halloween special of The Talk.

Gwen Stefani flashed her infectious personality and style in black skinny jeans and denim jacket for the taping of her Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting performance on Thursday.

They collaborated on the 2004 hit, Rich Girl. And on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, Gwen Stefani reunited with Eve as she took the stage to perform the track, 15 years after its release.

Iconic rock bands Chicago and Bon Jovi joined Gwen Stefani and Ne-Yo on stage at the event, which was broadcast across the country on NBC.

The 50-year-old coach was reduced to tears Monday while listening to one of her contestants sing about finding love on The Voice as the semifinalists performed.

The 50-year-old singer slyly poked fun at the engagement rumors swirling around her and longtime boyfriend Blake Shelton on Monday's episode of The Voice.