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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly identified Chelsea as his preferred option in the Premier League should he leave Los Blancos at the end of the season. Speculation continues to rage over the future of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is understood to be unhappy in the Spanish capital due to Madrid’s struggles on the field this season as well as matters off the pitch. Ronaldo was accused of tax evasion by Spanish authorities last year and reportedly asked to leave the club in the summer, with Manchester United heavily linked with a move to bring the Portuguese back to Old Trafford at that stage. Ronaldo spent six years at United before joining Madrid and would reunite with former Madrid boss and fellow countryman Jose Mourinho if he returned to the club. However, Spanish publication Don Balon reports that Chelsea have surprisingly emerged as the 32-year-old’s preferred destination.  Ronaldo is understood to be keen on the idea of a switch back...

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season on Wednesday with a first-half strike for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund. The 32-year-old’s effort that flew into the top corner also drew the Portuguese forward level with his Barcelona rival Lionel Messi on 60 group-stage goals in total. It was his ninth this season. Real, bidding for a third straight Champions League title, led Dortmund 2-1 at half-time, but are already guaranteed to qualify for the last 16 from Group H as runners-up to Tottenham Hotspur.

Cristiano Ronaldo has advised the leadership of the Spanish football club, Real Madrid to strengthen the squad to boost its chances of success. Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly given the club a shortlist of three players they must bring in next year. Madrid are eight points off Barcelona, who currently occupy top spot in La Liga. Ronaldo has eight goals in five games in Europe, but has managed to net only twice in nine league matches, as the champions struggle to impress on the domestic front. The Portugal captain has also been outspoken on the club’s decision to allow experienced backup players like Pepe, Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez to depart in the summer. Diario Gol reports that Ronaldo has appealed to president Florentino Perez to strengthen the squad. The 32-year-old would like to see Portuguese youngster Goncalo Guedes, PSG defender Marquinhos and a new goalkeeper arrive – with Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa the No.1 target.

LIONEL MESSI versus Cristiano Ronaldo is a debate that may never be settled. But while the superstars and their team-mates battle it out on the pitch, the fashion world fights to have their labels' threads perfectly tailored on the football icons. Dani Alves wore a £5,400 Balmain blazer at the Fifa Football Awards last month Benezema's Gucci jacket costs £2,480 Julian Draxler is Team Gucci in a Blue Snake wool sweatshirt costing £735 Memphis Depay has his say in the Balmain/Gucci battle The Balmain biker sweatshirt as seen on Paul Pogba Fabregas was pictured dressing casual in a £640 Gucci sweatshirt Pogba is regularly spotted wearing Balmain, like this biker tracksuit he wore when arriving at training Pogba's quilted jacket has a price tag of £2,700 Memphis Depay was spotted out and about wearing a Balmain military jacket Karim Benzema poses on a Ferrari in a Gucci bomber jacket Neymar attended the Balmain runway show...