ronaldo_real_madridMagicians at War: We mentioned earlier how a wizard, Pepe, cursed Cristiano Ronaldo, and how he was subsequently sidelined for a month with an ankle injury.  Another Portuguese wizard attempted to heal Ronaldo, causing Pepe to threaten Ronaldo’s career.  In response, Peruvian shamans, with swords and maracas in hand, performed a cleansing ritual at the Spanish Embassy.  Ronaldo is expected to return in time for Portugal’s playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina Nov. 14. (ESPN Soccernet)