Ronaldo, 32, has been summoned to appear before a judge near Madrid on July 31 to answer four counts of evading 14.7 million euros ($16.8 million) in taxes. The four-time Ballon d'Or winner has protested his innocence with O Globo saying he had threatened to leave Real over the investigation. On Saturday Real manager Zinedine Zidane assured Real supporters that the superstar striker "was on holiday and would be back with us on (August) 5". In Tuesday's Marca interview Ronaldo also looked ahead to the 2018 World Cup with European champions Portugal. "We still have to qualify but I'm hoping that Portugal can win an incredible title."

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 25, 2017 10:07 UTC