Ronaldo receives libel damages over drink story

Nov 9, 12:49 pm EST

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LONDON (AP)—Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted libel damages from a tabloid newspaper that claimed he drank heavily and danced at a nightclub while recovering from a foot injury in Los Angeles.

Ronaldo, who says he does not drink alcohol, received an undisclosed amount of compensation and an apology from the Daily Mirror when the case came before the High Court on Monday.

Ronaldo said in a statement that he takes training and recovery from injuries seriously, adding that he would never have “gone on a bender” and danced in a nightclub after discarding his crutches as the Mirror claimed in July 2008.

Updated Nov 9, 12:49 pm EST
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  1. Jay S
    8. Posted by Jay S Tue Nov 10 11:39am EST

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    Go Bosnia.

    Would love to see a world cup without this whiny punk in it.
  2. str8J
    7. Posted by str8J Mon Nov 9 10:21pm EST

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    Bosnia will beat Portugal.
  3. You K
    6. Posted by You K Mon Nov 9 4:56pm EST

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    Associated Press needs to work harder for better stories, this one sucks!
  4. Luc D
    5. Posted by Luc D Mon Nov 9 3:48pm EST

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    people, learn how to write before posting.
  5. kalyan
    4. Posted by kalyan Mon Nov 9 1:48pm EST

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    3. Posted by SoMe LaTiNo DuDe Mon Nov 9 1:43pm EST Report Abuse
    Real Madrid has repeatedly stated that Ristano is still injured and will require two more weeks to fully recover before being able to play. Althoug Real Madrid cannot Cristiano him not to play for Portugal they have voiced opposition and have mentioned regulations that would keep hm from playing while he is listed as "injured" for Real Madrid. Portuagal yesterday placed Cristiano on their players list for the next two games, NOV 14 & 18, against Bosnia-Herzegovina. We'll just have to wait to see if 1) Portugal pursues the issue, 2) how Cristiano responds, and 3) how Real Madrid follws-up.
  6. SoMe LaTiNo DuDe
    3. Posted by SoMe LaTiNo DuDe Mon Nov 9 1:43pm EST

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    Real Madrid has repeatedly stated that Ristano is still injured and will require two more weeks to fully recover before being able to play. Althoug Real Madrid cannot Cristiano him not to play for Portugal they have voiced opposition and have mentioned regulations that would keep hm from playing while he is listed as "injured" for Real Madrid. Portuagal yesterday placed Cristiano on their players list for the next two games, NOV 14 & 18, against Bosnia-Herzegovina. We'll just have to wait to see if 1) Portugal pursues the issue, 2) how Cristiano responds, and 3) how Real Madrid follws-up.
  7. David
    2. Posted by David Mon Nov 9 1:18pm EST

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    stupid news people
  8. 4:20 is where its at
    1. Posted by 4:20 is where its at Mon Nov 9 1:05pm EST

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    C. Ronaldo shut up and perform for your country ! Portugal needs to qualify to thew world cup you schmuck .
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