The forward was accompanied by members of his family and a huge security presence on Monday evening as he made his much awaited return to Italy.

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. 

The Portugal star made it back to Italy on Monday and is spending 14 days in quarantine before he can return to training with the Serie A side. Ronaldo uploaded a photo onto his Instagram page.

Filipe Goncalves is a goalkeeper for the youth team of Portugese side Nacional and one day was woken up by a phone call asking him to go and train at the Madeira Stadium in Portugal.

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Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was seen dining with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez. David Beckham posted an old photo with his wife Victoria.

The pair have competed against each other for the biggest prizes in the game. Now Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been tipped to join forces in the MLS at David Beckham's Inter Miami.

David Beckham believes his Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami have a chance of signing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the years to come.

David Beckham suggested on Wednesday that his new MLS franchise Inter Miami could have a chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi in the years to come.

David Beckham did not need players, a stadium or even a name to make headlines. Even his involvement in setting up a franchise in MLS was enough to get tongues wagging.

Beckham, who came up against Messi during his brief stint at Paris Saint-Germain, insists it is 'impossible' that any player comes close to matching the diminutive Argentine's talent.

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra revealed that Ferguson was also trying to bring Gareth Bale from Tottenham along with Ronaldo to United just weeks before he retired.

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Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.

The Portuguese attacker signed a four-year deal with the Serie A side and despite links with a move away, Tuttosport have assured that Ronaldo ensured that he will see out his contract in Turin.

PSG forward Angel Di Maria has lined up alongside some of the best players in the history of the game, but he believes Argentina team-mate and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi is the greatest. 

Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous 'wink' after he was sent off in the 2006 World Cup brought the pair closer together and inspired years of Manchester United glory.

The superstar splashed the cash after receiving his marching orders in the Champions League, with Massimiliano Allegri ruling that players receiving a red card must give presents to the rest of the squad.

Portugal may have been without superstar Cristiano Ronaldo but it was not less of a shock as they slumped to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at home to Albania in their Euro 2016 qualifier. 

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates were all smiles on Thursday as they took to the training ground ahead of Friday's clash with France and Monday's game against Albania.

The Portugal squad flew to Albania on Saturday ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier and Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma made sure they got the best seats... in the cockpit.

They are the stars that will light up Euro 2016, and they have been immortalised in glossy posters ahead of the start of the biggest tournament in this year's sporting calendar.

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra revealed that Ferguson was also trying to bring Gareth Bale from Tottenham along with Ronaldo to United just weeks before he retired.

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. 

Posted by his 22-year-old girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, footballer Cristiano looked delighted to be ringing in his first Christmas with his new family of four children.

Lionel Messi revealed that his son Thiago talks about six players, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gary Neville said Cristiano Ronaldo always wanted to be the best player in the history of the game.

Rafael da Silva spoke about Rio Ferdinand's leadership qualities and revealed how he used to shout at Cristiano Ronaldo.

Officially all 20 Serie A teams have unanimously backed a return to competition after the stop due to coronavirus.

Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Italy after spending almost two months in lockdown in his hometown Madeira.

Patrice Evra revealed that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had planned to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club in 2013.

Aaron Ramsey was the first Juventus player to return to individual training, while Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to northern Italy by private jet.