Wednesday, November 25, 2015

NEWS/ Alessandra Ambrosio Chops Off Her Long Victoria's Secret Angel Waves—Check Out Her Shorter Style!

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Ta-ta, tresses!
Brace yourselves, folks: Alessandra Ambrossio's long Victoria's Secret Angel locks are no more. But worry not, this hair transformation is not a drastic one. Chopping off a healthy four inches of hair, the supermodel revealed a sexy collarbone-length trim with a few fringy layers. And by the looks of it, her warm chocolate hair color remains untouched.
"Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
 turn and face the strange," the 34-year-old model captioned her Instagram selfie, hanging out in the salon with her trusted stylistFrankie Foye (side note: who knew Ale was a David Bowie fan?!) .
PHOTOS: Check out Alessandra Ambrosio & more at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
While this sexy lob is certainly a first for the mother-of-two, it's definitely not the first time we've seen a celeb rocked this shorter style. In fact, it's not even the first time this week a usually long-locked star has swapped her lengthy mane for a bob-esque chop (we're looking at you, Naomi Campbell).
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Just yesterday, the bombshell model appeared au natuale (read: completely naked) for the December/January issue of Maxim. Rocking her once-longer locks back in a top knot and wearing nothing but a necklace with a pair of sunnies, Alessandra looked just as effortless and stunning as ever. Which isn't at all surprising, considering her laundry list of top model accolades. However, the model admitted to the mag in her cover story interview that sultry persona is all an act.
"I'm playing a part," she told Maxim. "I'm not like that every day."
Whether or not she's playing a part, she looks dayum good doing it (no matter the hair length).

‘Ibrahimovic not even on Neymar or Bale’s level’

‘Ibrahimovic not even on Neymar or Bale’s level’


Getty ImagesThe Paris Saint-Germain striker, who has won league titles in four countries, has been criticised for his lack of impact in key Champions League games




Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not even on the same level as Gareth Bale or Neymar, according to former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand.

The 34-year-old has won league titles in Spain, Italy, France and Netherlands, while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only current players to have scored more goals than the Swede in the Champions League.

But Ferdinand believes that Ibrahimovic’s lack of impact in the latter stages of the competition counts against him.

Monday, November 23, 2015

NEWS/ Rihanna Announces She's Going on Tour With Boyfriend Travis Scott—Plus, Is She About to Pull a BeyoncĂ©?

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Rihanna's hittin' the road&mdashh;and she's taking her man with her!
The "Bitch Better Have My Money" singer just announced that she's launching a worldwide tour for her upcoming album, Anti, and she's got several famous faces joining her.
RiRi's boyfriend Travis Scott will be on tour with her as the opening act for the North America leg, while The Weeknd and Big Sean will be headed to Europe for that portion of the tour.
The Anti World Tour begins on Feb. 26 in San Diego at the Viejas Arena and the final North American date will be on May 7, back in California, at Oakland's Oracle Arena.
Later in April, the Grammy-winning songstress will travel to Europe for her two-month stint there.

NEWS/ Amber Rose Reveals Harry Styles Makes Her ''So Wet'' on the Fashion Police American Music Awards Specia

The co-hosts will debate all of the celeb fashion from Sunday's American Music Awards along with special guests Amber Rose and Margaret Cho and we're bringing you a preview of their style critiques.
In the clip above the co-hosts play a lively game of "Spit It Out" where they have five seconds to draw their first impressions upon seeing a celeb's red carpet look.
After seeing a picture of Harry Styles' AMA ensemble Giuliana reveals, "I drew lips with a tongue because that's what I want to do to him."
Amber adds, "I drew a water bottle because he gets me so wet," clearly agreeing with Giuliana. "Super hot, love him."
Who knew these two had a crush on Harry?!
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The panel also debates Gwen Stefani's style on the AMA special.
When talking about Gwen 's red carpet look, a Yousef Al-Jasmi gown, Margaret compares the "Used to Love You" singer to an "angry terrier" while Amber says that Gwen's outfit looks like "elephant ears with a trunk." Sorry, Gwen!
But Brad disagrees and loves the look, saying that Gwen's body "looks amazing" in the outfit and we couldn't agree more!
PHOTOS: Fashion Police!
The hosts also comment on Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner's AMA wardrobe on the special tonight.
Which sister rocked their AMA look the best? It sounds like Melissa is team Kendall!
"Kylie looked like a freaking dominatrix but Kendall was running that show," Melissa says.
Want to hear what else the co-hosts had to say about Kendall and Kylie's style? Then don't miss the AMA special tonight!

NEWS/ Christie Brinkley's Bikini Body Continues to Stun as Model Enjoys ''Great Undersea Adventure'' With Family

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The seasons may change, but Christie Brinkley's body continues to stay amazing.
While some parts of the country are experiencing freezing temperatures—we're looking at you Chicago residents—the 61-year-old model was able to travel to a tropical destination where bikinis were more than appropriate.
Joined by her children Sailor Brinkley-Cook and Jack Brinkley-Cook, Christie and her beautiful family were able to soak up the sun and enjoy the gorgeous weather on private boats.
"Snorkle Trip. We saw 4 tortoises, sea fans in purple and yellow, puffer fish, Dory and Nemo fish, schools of colorful fish, and some huge barracudas…One of whom chased Jack and me while snapping his Sharp jaw at us!" Christie wrote on Instagram. "Great undersea adventure!"
PHOTOS: More stars showing off their bikini bodies 
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While the vacation may sound fun and relaxing, many fans want to know more about how Christie stays in such great shape at her age. As it turns out, the formerSports Illustrated model has a few products up her sleeves that anyone can use.
"I am wearing Neutrogens Wet Skin broad spectrum. And I always have a hat!!" she wrote on Instagram while posing in a purple bikini. "I used my skin quenching Recapture Day Cream +IRDefense. Then on top, I put SmashboxCamera Ready Broad spectrum SPF 35 color Medium and Hourglass Radiant Bronze Light just to add a sunny glow."
Christie assures fans that you can find more tips in her best-selling book Timeless Beauty available now.
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Although the vacation featured lots of R&R, Christie and her family made it a priority to attend a family friend's wedding right along the coast.
While the evening attire called for dresses and flip-flops, followers of the blond beauty were in awe of how similar Christie and her daughter looked at the ceremony.
"Me and my baby, my baby n me, we're bout as lucky as lucky can be," the proud mom wrote on Instagram. "Watching a wedding in the Caribbean Sea. May Beth and Thomas love forever in clear blue skies and stormy weather! @carafayeearl @realrobertearl @sailorbrinkleycook #luckyhouse #parrotcay."

NEWS/ Kylie Jenner & Tyga's Rocky Romance: A Timeline of What the Heck Just Happened

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Young love can be so bittersweet.
Considering the the name-brand recognition, the posh Calabasas mansion she recently bought and the garage full of luxury cars, it's easy to forget sometimes that Kylie Jenner is only 18. And Tyga, at 26...
That's like 14 in boy years!
So it comes as zero surprise that Kylie and Tyga just spent the last week acting out the lyrics to Katy Perry's "Hot n Cold." One day they're devotedly together, the next they're so over—and back again. They started the weekend on the outs and, barely 48 hours later, they were by all indicators totally back on.
Their brief spat was made all the more dramatic because it coincided with Tyga's birthday, making it into even more of a what-could-have-possibly-happened conundrum.
With the relationship status of all of our favorite celebs liable to change at a moment's notice, here's an in-depth look of just what the heck occurred between Kylie and Tyga over the last couple weeks:
Nov. 6: The longtime dear friends, who went public with their romance in August when Tyga gifted Kylie with a Ferrari for her birthday (call it her Elite 18), attended family matriarch Kris Jenner's Great Gatsby-themed 60th birthday bash together. They dressed to the nines and puckered up for a sweet kiss in the requisite photo booth.
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Nov. 16: Serious business! A source told us that Tyga, who's dad to 3-year-old sonKing with ex Blac Chynawants to marry Kylie "eventually," once she's "a bit older."
The insider added: "Tyga and Kylie are in a really great place in their relationship. They are really in love. Tyga would do anything for Kylie."
Nov. 17: Kylie touches down in Australia with sister Kendall Jenner to launch their Kendall + Kylie Collection for Forever New at a Sydney department store. Then it's off to Melbourne for more face time with some adoring fans.
Nov. 18: Kylie posts a Snapchat of herself lip-syncing to Drake protĂ©gĂ©e Bryson Tiller's "Been That Way," which includes the lyrics: "She don't never want to see us go through round two / Cut her off that's what I'm doing now, you / Told me I should go out and do my thing / Damn right I do my thing."
Nov. 19: Kylie returns from Australia. Tyga hits the studio on what happens to be his 26th birthday, notable for the complete lack of acknowledgment on social media from Kylie. And we were dreaming up gift ideas and everything...
Tyga celebrates at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood for dinner with pals and then the party moves to 1OAK to close out the night without any Kardashians or Jenners making an appearance.
Nov. 20: All of a sudden, they're "on a break," as of the day before.
Did the idea of getting married "eventually" freak Kylie out? Did Tyga do something? Did she do something? What happened?!
"Things got messy" over the past week, a source told E! News. Despite all the baggage from Tyga's past that Kylie's had to put up with over the past year, apparently Tyga was starting to get suspicious of Kylie's close relationship withJaden Smith—a dear friend who was in her life for ages before she started hanging out with Tyga.
TMZ was hearing it was "something Tyga did," and whatever the cause of the rift, it was enough for Kylie to at least publicly ignore Tyga's birthday—which, in their world, is a major slight.
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Nov. 20, later that night: It's Kylie's turn at The Nice Guy, where she appears to enjoy herself with Justin BieberA$AP Rocky and some other friends. Then she made a stop at Hyde and headed back home. The source also told us that day, "Kylie wants time to just be by herself and do her. Tyga is not giving up as that's his one and only lady."
Nov. 21: Kylie shares a Snapchat that appears to be of her and Tyga lounging closely together, with the meme text, "Everyone needs to chill."
OK, so someone doesn't seem too concerned about her roller-coaster relationship status. "This relationship is fluid. It's not a surprise seeing them together so soon," our insider observed.
Nov. 21, later that night: While Kylie is having a "#Friendsgiving" at home, with turkey and everything, Tyga attends Sean "Diddy" Combs' birthday party, as does Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall and Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble. They weren't spotted interacting and there was no word of any skirmishes. 
Nov. 22: Kylie hits the red carpet at the 2015 American Music Awards in a revealing black leather cutout dress.
Nov. 22, later that night: Tyga joins Kylie at Scooter Braun's AMAs after-party. An eyewitness had them holding hands and staying close all night.
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X17 catches up with them and asks Kylie whether she and Tyga are getting married, to which she deadpans, "Yes." (Translation: Could that question be more dumb.)
Nov. 23: Back on! We're hearing that neither of them wanted to be apart and, whatever triggered the break, they're trying to get past it.
"This is not the first time, or the last, that Kylie and Tyga will break up to make up," the source said.
So there you have it. There is nothing as emotionally exhausting as trying to keep up with a young celebrity couple. May Kylie and Tyga make no more sudden moves this holiday season.

NEWS/ The Vampire Diaries Is on the Move in the CW's Shocking Schedule Shake-Up

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For the first time since its premiere in 2009, The Vampire Diaries is getting a new time slot.
The CW series has been a mainstay on Thursday nights, but with the network's just announced winter line-up, that's no more. The series, and its companion The Originals, will both take up residence on Friday nights beginning January 29 at 8 and 9 p.m., respectively.
Replacing them on Thursdays will be the highly anticipated Arrow/The Flash spin-off DC's Legends of Tomorrow and season three of The 100, taking the night from supernatural to superhero. Both series take over Thursdays on January 21, again at 8 and 9 p.m., respectively.
CLICK: Caroline's got an itty bitty baby bump in these adorable Vampire Diariesholiday episode photos
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E! News has also confirmed that critical darling, though ratings deprived, seriesCrazy Ex-Girlfriend and iZombie have both earned additional episode orders. The satirical musical comedy Crazy Ex has had five more episodes ordered, bringing its season one total to 18, while iZombie was awarded an additional six, making season two a total of 19 episodes.
The remainder of the network's schedule will remain as-is, with Reign signing off with a winter finale on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. The series will return at later in the season, date and time to be announced.

They Found Love in a Hopeless Place: Syria's War-Torn Kobani

Fian Ayub looked like she'd stepped out of the pages of a glossy Western bridal magazine — save for the rubble strewn behind her.
The 22-year-old's white dress had rows of pearls across its sweetheart neckline and encircling the waist, where layers of tulle gathered to give a ballgown finish. Her updo and make-up, too, were flawless — it wasn't easy pulling the look together in war-torn Kobani, Syria.
Image: Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day
Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day in Kobani, Syria, on Oct. 23. NBC News
Posing for pictures on their wedding day, Ayub and her groom Radwan Bizar's big smiles gave no indication of the destruction and despair their city had sufferedunder ISIS. The bombed-out buildings were all that gave it away.
"No matter how beautiful the world cities and countries are, for me the country and city I was born and brought up in ... is the most beautiful place," Ayub explained of her decision to get married against such a stark backdrop. "Despite the devastation, destruction, war and terrorism … true happiness is only in your homeland."
She met Bizar — a 30-year-old journalist — when he came to do a story about the women's empowerment center where she worked in Kobani in September. Both had fled Kobani when ISIS seized control, waiting out the siege in Turkey before returning.
Image: Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day
Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day in Kobani, Syria, on Oct. 23. NBC News
And on Oct. 23, just a month after meeting, they took their vows — surrounded by family, friends and colleagues. Photographers snapped wedding photos as the Bizar promenaded with his bride, who clutched the a perfect white bouquet.
"We always refused even to think about getting married in Turkey … To get married in your country is a sense of dignity and pride," according to Bizar.
He said their decision to hold the wedding in war-torn Kobani was intended to demonstrate their resolve against injustice and terrorism.
"We are the people who love life , who love to live despite all the destruction and devastation," Bizar told NBC News. "We're not afraid of terrorism and ISIS. We decided to get married here and we will stay here. We're not leaving."
Image: Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day
Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub on their wedding day in Kobani, Syria, on Oct. 23. NBC News

U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Crashes in South Korea Killing Two: Officials

Two pilots were killed when their U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed in South Korea on Monday, officials said.
The AH-64 Apache came down 50 miles east of Camp Humphreys, an American military base in the city of Pyeongtaek, the U.S. Army in South Korea said in an emailed statement to NBC News.
Image: Firefighters search through debris of a crashed helicopter
Firefighters search through debris of a crashed U.S. helicopter on a road in the city of Wonju, South Korea, on Monday. YONHAP via AFP - Getty Images
The cause of the crash near Wonju was not immediately clear. The identities of the pilots, who were the only people aboard, were being withheld until their families were informed.
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, authorities there believe the chopper may have hit high voltage power lines or a "steel tower," perhaps referring to an electricity pylon. A power line was tangled up among the wreckage and the top part of the tower was damaged, the news agency reported.
"We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families of the soldiers involved in this tragic incident," said Lt. Col. Mark Gillespie, the deputy commander of 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. "Our first priority is to provide their families with the support they need during this difficult time."
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, according to Reuters.
Meanwhile on Monday, South Korea's military conducted artillery live-fire drills on islands near a disputed maritime border with North Korea, ignoring Pyongyang's threat to fire back if any of the shells landed in its waters.

Mimiko’s defence of N7bn loan request lame, witless – Boroffice

Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice, has described as lame and witless the defence of Governor Olusegun Mimiko-led  Ondo State Government, over the N7 billion loan request from Zenith Bank PLC.
Sen. Boroffice
Sen. Boroffice
In a statement by his media office, and signed by Kayode Adeniyi, Boroffice said it was amateurish and awkward that the Governor Olusegun Mimiko-led administration lowered the debate on ‎the N7 billion bank loan to the argument that since some states had borrowed, why should Ondo State not borrow.
The statement read: “It is amateurish and awkward that the Governor Olusegun Mimiko-led administration has lowered the debate on ‎the N7 billion bank loan to crass politics and puerile argument; that since some states have borrowed, why should Ondo State not borrow? Is the government saying it requested for N7 billion loan from Zenith Bank on the ground that World Bank has granted credit facilities to Lagos and Edo States. The witless argument from the government further shows there exist no developmental plan for which the loan was sought after.
“Really, ‎there is nothing hypocritical or ignorant about a warning inspired by patriotism against mortgaging the future of our children under the guise of seeking loan to fund infrastructural deficit. However, It is rather preposterous that a government renowned for limitless deceit thinks it can preach on honesty.
“On the issue of Lagos and Edo States: it is quite clear that while World Bank granted Lagos and Edo States long-term, low interest rate development policy operation credit facilities, our dear Ondo State is seeking N7 billion loan at an unduly high and exorbitant interest rate from a commercial bank.
“It is on record that World Bank has strict borrowing conditions with strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, strong financial management information system for budget management, high financial accountability through timely audits and publication of state government’s audited financial accounts. In truth, same conditions cannot be said of the controversial N7bn loan request. When last did the Mimiko-led administration audit government spendings and present its audited financial accounts to the people of Ondo State for public scrutiny? Not once in 7 years.
“The undoing of the Mimiko-led administration is that it is exhibiting severe disillusionment as well as demonstrating retiring soporific with its indolent belief that no developmental project could be executed without recourse to borrowing. Senator Boroffice does not agree with this absurdity.
“Furthermore, the issue of N7 billion is coming at the same time the Mimiko-led administration declared that paucity of funds is delaying local government polls after feeding fat on local government allocations for about 7 years. Is it true that the N7 billion loan is designed to enhance the rigging machinery of the sinking PDP in Ondo State?
“Senator Ajayi Boroffice remains committed to the genuine development of Ondo State and her people. It is the administration that has thrown Ondo State into senseless debt of about N77 billion, yet untiring, and seeking to borrow more that is consciously working ‎to ground Ondo State for the next administration. ‎The Mimiko-led administration should address the people of Ondo State on the debt profile of Ondo State ‎and leave the people to figure out their true enemy.
“On reiterating note, although government is continuum, the incoming APC government in Ondo State will not be committed to the repayment plan of any dubious loan granted by Zenith Bank PLC or any other commercial bank at the detriment of the people of Ondo State,” added Boroffice.

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu finally appears in Court

Reports from eye-witnesses say embattled Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was finally arraigned on Monday, in an Abuja Magistrate Court.
Nnamdi Kanu during his arraignment at the Wuse Zone 2 Magistrate Court, Abuja
Nnamdi Kanu during his arraignment at the Wuse Zone 2 Magistrate Court, Abuja. Source: Edith Otubo
This followed an order last Wednesday by the Court that the Department of State Services (DSS) must produce, the detained Kanu in court today.
Recall that the DSS was expected to produce him in court last week, but failed to do so.
Citizen Edith Otubo who took to Facebook said: “Though he now looks thin and somehow unkempt because he hasn’t had a hair cut.
“But I can assure you that everything including everyone is on high tempo but calm, considering the fact that after much rumours and speculations that our director is dead.
“The mantle carrier finally appears on a sky blue packet shirt full of smiles. Innocent Uchenna reporting live from the city of Wuse Zone 2 magistrate court Abuja. Now the court is in session.”

Nabbed! 21 Students Arrested For Gay Sex

Police in Delta state have reported the arrest of twenty-one students allegedly involved in gay activities within the state.
According to The Punch, the 21 students were reportedly arrested at two unnamed state-owned polytechnics in Asaba.
There is speculation that the students engaged in same sex activities for financial benefits.

Celestina Kalu, a spokesperson for the state police, confirmed the arrests and said detectives had acted on a tip-off.
“We had it on good authority that the male students allegedly engaged in anal sex,’she told The Punch.
“The suspects, upon interrogation, made useful statements to the police while investigations are ongoing,” Kalu said.
In May, another set of  21 young men were apprehended in Ibadan, Oyo state,  for allegedly being in a ‘gay cult.’
The young men who were caught reportedly had 122 condoms between them.
Police said when they raided the suspects’ house, they were holding an ‘initiation’ ceremony into their ‘evil’ group.
Following pressure by some human rights groups the young men were released on bail.
In Nigeria, gay sex is a crime, punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment in non-Sharia states, and death by stoning in Sharia states.

I Regret Having A Son - Eucharia Anunobi


The Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi, who recently joined the popular Nigerian soap opera Tinsel, in an interview regrets ever having a son out of wedlock.
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Speaking with New Telegraph, the Nollywood actress cum evangelist opened up on being a single mum and her greatest regrets.
Anunobi said being a single mother was not a deliberate choice.
She said: “It was not a deliberate choice that I have made. It came by chance, it came by mistake. God does not kill His children who have made mistakes. He would rather sustain them and tell them that He is the owner of all things. The Lord has been sustaining me as a single parent. I don’t think about it, all I know is, ‘God, you are the one that created me and the child that you gave to me’. So whatever that is needed of me, it was a wrong choice that I made.”

On whether she has made any attempt to reconcile with the father of her son, she said: “When somebody says that I do not want to be a responsible father, what do you do? You don’t take a horse to the river and force it to drink.”
She denied ever saying men were intimidated by her but noted that she was not in a relationship.
 
She said: “I can’t remember ever saying such a thing. I don’t know about men being scared of me. Well, I will take it that what you are saying is that I’m not in a relationship. Of course, you know I would not want to discuss my private life. But I have to tell you what I am doing and what is not happening, I believe in things that are incubating; if it’s meant to come out, it will come out. A lot of people do not know of my commitment to my Christian life too.”
READ ALSO: Nollywood Veteran Joins Tinsel TV Series
On her ideal man, she said every woman wishes to get married to a tall black and handsome man and she desires that as well. She added that her ideal man must be somebody who has the spirit of God.
Anunobi is the associate pastor of the Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, in Egbeda Lagos. She was ordained as an evangelist as well as an apostle and has ministered in the United States of America and some West African countries.

Man Utd on alert: Was this the moment Ronaldo's Madrid love affair ended?


Man Utd on alert: Was this the moment Ronaldo's Madrid love affair ended?

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The 30-year-old was booed during the defeat to Barcelona and with Louis van Gaal having revealed his interest in signing the Portuguese, could he be on his way out?


GOALCOMMENT By Sam Marsden 
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he'll retire in four or five years and he'll "live like a king". You won't find many people who would contest that, but there are an increasing number of doubts surrounding where the Portuguese will be when he does eventually decide to bring to an end a career laced with goals - especially with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain lurking.

Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo's agent, and his co-star in his recently released biopic, says he'll still be at Real Madrid when his playing days come to an end. Florentino Perez, Madrid's president, toldCadena COPE earlier this season that Madrid's all-scoring, all-conquering No.7 is only available for his release clause - €1 billion.

But what about Ronaldo? Where does he think he will be when the day arrives that he has to hang his boots up? In fact, where does he think he will be next season?




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BOO BETTER BELIEVE IT! Ronaldo jeered in Madrid

"As I say many, many times, the future nobody knows," Ronaldo recently told the BBC. "At this moment I'm so glad and happy here in Real Madrid, but the future nobody knows." Very non-committal.

And what about glad and happy in Madrid? As Los Blancos were humiliated by Barcelona in the Clasico at the weekend, the Portuguese looked far from content. In fact, he looked about as content as those supporters inside the Bernabeu who decided the club's all-time top goal scorer was not above being booed.

That's right. Amid the white handkerchief waving and the chants for Perez to resign as president, Madrid's fans turned on Ronaldo. It's not the first time and it seems unlikely to be the last, but it could prove to be the first day of the end of the 30-year-old's spell in the Spanish capital.

It's not as if he doesn't have enough on his plate at the moment. For a start, reports suggest his relationship with Rafael Benitez is on the rocks - if it was ever off them - with the Spaniard forced to deny suggestions Ronaldo, along with Sergio Ramos and Marcelo, had complained about Madrid's playing style in a summit meeting.

And things hardly got off on the right foot, with the former Liverpool boss refusing to name Ronaldo as the best player in the world on his first appearance in front of the media as Carlo Ancelotti's successor. It's fair to say it's been downhill from there.

We don't know - nor may we ever - just how serious the strain is on their relationship, but given the weight and column inches dedicated to the soap opera in Spain, there at least seems to be some sort of credence to the idea that the two don't get on. Reports last week suggested he'd told Perez Madrid "will win nothing" with Benitez.

Although that has nothing to do with why Madrid's fans jeered him. They jeered him because of a perceived lack of form - which could, in truth, be in part down to Benitez's tactics.