Ronaldo off to Juve

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Spanish giant Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus in a move expected to benefit the Portugal forward’s tax return. Serie A champions Juventus said yesterday they paid €112 million (NZ$192m) for Ronaldo in a four-year deal. The move brings an end to a hugely successful nine-year spell in Spain, and takes him further away from a tax fraud case that may end up costing the Portugal forward more than NZ$29 million in fines. Meanwhile, Manchester City have signed Riyad Mahrez for a club-record £60 million (NZ$116m) as it further strengthens its team after winning the Premier League title.