Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is about to go into business with Joe Jackson, the father of the late Michael Jackson. Sport says while Ronaldo has been off his feet recovering from an ankle injury, he has been pursuing his business interests, including speaking with Joe Jackson.

Jackson wants Ronaldo to front his new barbeque range, which is shaped like a football and will be released in time for next year's World Cup in South Africa.

Ronaldo spent part of the summer in the US and is keen to expand his off-field empire across North America.