Back Ronaldo!

[Busby Boy]

You can disagree with his other actions but the head butt before kick off was playful, why are people making something out of that?, before kick off they walked out next to each other chatting and laughing and just before kickoff he playfully butted him.

[matkaman]

Why was Ronaldo´S wink locked?

[Sky Sports 1]

matkaman said:

Why was Ronaldo´S wink locked?

I'm guessing as there are probably a total of 10 or more threads on what happend the other day!
No need for more.

[7even]

Why, because he asked a question which he later answered by looking elsewhere.

[matkaman]

Ok fair enough

[jaymac1980]

I'm sorry to say this about a player who was one of my favourites but his behaviour in this World Cup has been a disgrace.

To behave like he did towards Rooney, who is a club team-mate was unacceptable, even though they were on opposite sides on Saturday.

Can you imagine what the atmosphere will be like in the dressing room if Ronaldo stays? I don't think it would just be the English players in our squad who wouldn't appreciate how he acted.

I now feel that if we can get a decent fee for him (£20m plus) then we should get rid.

[missunited]

Anyone else think this has been talked the hell outta? Not much point in further discussion, according to the club he is staying, no point discussing it anymore unless they change their minds.

[Kamilo]

on the myspace forums people were calling for assisation plots on ronaldo lol can u guys see why i left

ronaldo stays he is our right mid option for next 5-10 yrs

[Scott]

From ESPN:

Cristiano Ronaldo's antics against England and France cost him the award for young player of the World Cup.


The Manchester United winger won the fans' internet vote easily but FIFA's technical study's group chose Germany striker Lukas Podolski as the tournament's young player ahead of the Portugal star.


Ronaldo was criticised for his behaviour surrounding Wayne Rooney's sending off, after which he winked at his bench, and was roundly booed in the semi-final against France - during which he blatantly dived in the penalty box.

Both Lothar Matthaus, the former Germany international who is the patron of the Gillette-sponsored award, and FIFA's technical chief Holger Osieck said lack of fair play had been an issue.

Matthaus told a news conference in Berlin: 'You will never have 100% fair play and maybe looking at Cristiano Ronaldo he was obviously doing something here.

'He may have accumulated a couple of minus points due to his gesture with Rooney but you sometimes forget what the laws are in the heat of the fight.

'Give the young players a break, give him a chance. Remember Diego Maradona scored a goal with the `Hand of God'. That was not fair play and there are many other examples you can quote.'

Asked if Ronaldo's behaviour had harmed his chances of winning the award, Osieck conceded that fair play was considered.

Osieck said: 'We want to have decent behaviour and I admit we were critical of this. We had a number of criteria but we have to admit players of that age do have their weaknesses and are not fully developed.

'Players should be role models and fair play is a consideration. But we have to admit young players are not always mature tactically and they also have difficulties in handling stressful situations.'

Podolski was named the winner after scoring three goals, one against Ecuador and twice versus Sweden, and for a number of good performances including scoring a penalty against Argentina in the quarter-final.

Podolski, who has just moved from FC Cologne to Bayern Munich, said: 'I would have liked to have taken home another trophy - the World Cup - but it is a great honour for me to get this award and will provide me with great motivation to go on and become more successful.'

Ecuador's Luis Valencia, Argentina's Lionel Messi, Spain's Cesc Fabregas and Tranquillo Barnetta from Switzerland were the other finalists for the award.

[chiff]

admin said:

From ESPN:

Cristiano Ronaldo's antics against England and France cost him the award for young player of the World Cup.


The Manchester United winger won the fans' internet vote easily but FIFA's technical study's group chose Germany striker Lukas Podolski as the tournament's young player ahead of the Portugal star.


Ronaldo was criticised for his behaviour surrounding Wayne Rooney's sending off, after which he winked at his bench, and was roundly booed in the semi-final against France - during which he blatantly dived in the penalty box.

Both Lothar Matthaus, the former Germany international who is the patron of the Gillette-sponsored award, and FIFA's technical chief Holger Osieck said lack of fair play had been an issue.

Matthaus told a news conference in Berlin: 'You will never have 100% fair play and maybe looking at Cristiano Ronaldo he was obviously doing something here.

'He may have accumulated a couple of minus points due to his gesture with Rooney but you sometimes forget what the laws are in the heat of the fight.

'Give the young players a break, give him a chance. Remember Diego Maradona scored a goal with the `Hand of God'. That was not fair play and there are many other examples you can quote.'

Asked if Ronaldo's behaviour had harmed his chances of winning the award, Osieck conceded that fair play was considered.

Osieck said: 'We want to have decent behaviour and I admit we were critical of this. We had a number of criteria but we have to admit players of that age do have their weaknesses and are not fully developed.

'Players should be role models and fair play is a consideration. But we have to admit young players are not always mature tactically and they also have difficulties in handling stressful situations.'

Podolski was named the winner after scoring three goals, one against Ecuador and twice versus Sweden, and for a number of good performances including scoring a penalty against Argentina in the quarter-final.

Podolski, who has just moved from FC Cologne to Bayern Munich, said: 'I would have liked to have taken home another trophy - the World Cup - but it is a great honour for me to get this award and will provide me with great motivation to go on and become more successful.'

Ecuador's Luis Valencia, Argentina's Lionel Messi, Spain's Cesc Fabregas and Tranquillo Barnetta from Switzerland were the other finalists for the award.

I can't remember Podolski being particularly guilty, but I reckon that Germany have been the REAL experts at diving for many years now. You know the "just off balance" converted to "two forward twists with double somersault". Herr Bollock being the total master so next season will be really fun. The universal synchronised tumbling team - Bollock, Drogba and Robben. Folks we ain't seen nothing yet.

[matkaman]

Lukas Podolski was easily the best young player of the tournament totally rate him would of made a great Utd player,real shame about what has happened with Cristiano if he does leave we have lost a potential Utd great and for all the wrong reasons i still think we should try moving him up front he is a gifted player who seems wasted playing on the right for Utd.I support both Rooney and Ronaldo they are Utd players ,personally i have supported Utd since i was 4 so thats for 33 years and in that time there has only been one player who has played for us that i think is not worthy of the club and treated the club like shit also he forgot to piss.Cristiano should stay.........................................

[Red Yank]

chiff said:

The universal synchronised tumbling team - Bollock, Drogba and Robben. Folks we ain't seen nothing yet.

No kidding! That line up may be the cause for finally implementing the use of video replays.

[ugs]

anyone who puts their own agenda above united doesnt deserve to wear the shirt

[rewdie]

Its pathetic, hes the scapegoat, we have on EVERY tournie, have you all seen the pic of him with a bullseye and cunt wqritten on? Its spreading round msn, mainly by the chavs....

[Chris]

Looks like Ronaldo wants out, stories will follow shortly on BBc and other sites.