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Post by JoshReddevilz on May 28, 2006 10:19:40 GMT
Rumours has it that if Barcelona or Real Madrid are interested in Christiano Ronaldo, he is willing to move from England  |
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Post by Busby Boy on May 28, 2006 11:40:48 GMT
No. Rumours have it that he 'would jump at the chance to join Barca or Real' but at the moment only Valencia are interested.
It's purely media speculation. If he was not settled in Manchester then why on earth would he have signed a contract extension in November last year?
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canadianRed
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Post by canadianRed on May 28, 2006 13:47:59 GMT
Rumours has it that if Barcelona or Real Madrid are interested in Christiano Ronaldo, he is willing to move from England We were dealing with these rumours all summer last year as well, no need to worry. I guess the media assumes if your a Portuguese footballer you automatically want to play for Madrid or Barca! I honestly believe Ronnie wants to establish himself as a United legend before he even thinks of leaving. I mean how many Portuguese players have gone on to become legends at United? I think he wants to differentiate himself to players like Figo and set down a unique legacy that no other Portuguese player has ever done. |
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Post by Busby Boy on May 28, 2006 23:15:57 GMT
These rumours will come & go every summer. I watched a recent intwerview with Ronnie and he said he would like to finish his career in Spain, but is hellbent on becoming a United legend first therefore, expect to see him strutting his stuff around Old Trafford for many seasons to come!
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Post by punkfootball on May 31, 2006 22:16:34 GMT
taken from a magazine in porugal christiano ronaldo
31.05.2006
– Manchester still haven’t managed to overcome Chelsea’s superiority. Why?
A – Because Chelsea were more consistent. They performed better than us, so they fully deserved the championship they won. Despite the fact that Manchester finished the season very well…
Q – Can you find a reason why Manchester have gone so long without winning a championship?
A – That’s a difficult question to answer. All clubs have good phases and poorer phases, and Manchester is no exception. I hope and I believe that Manchester will achieve stability to be a more consistent team. I hope this happens as soon as possible.
Q – Is there anyone in England able to dethrone Mourinho’s Chelsea?
A – Of course. Chelsea aren’t an unbeatable team. There’s just one difference: consistency. Chelsea manage to keep the same performance level throughout the season, that’s why they’re champions.
Q – Do you believe you are missing a winner’s medal in a big competition?
A – Of course. I hope and I believe that I will win one. Not only one but several and as soon as possible. I hope it’s next season.
Q – What does it mean to you to be one of Manchester’s biggest players, if not their biggest, while so young?
A – It’s very important. It’s a sign that people appreciate my work and like me. I believe I’m going to improve even more, win titles and help my club achieve its aims.
Q – Do you still remember the day you got to know the Manchester squad?
A [smiling] – I remember. I was calm. I was just a little nervous because I didn’t know how to speak English, so when they spoke to me I didn’t know how to answer. Apart from that, it was a special day for me.
Q – Today it’s a very different situation…
A [smiling] – It’s a bit different. I’ve been there for three years now; I’ve learned how to speak a bit more than the basics. I’m adapted now.
Q – Many critics say that you, like a lot of other young Portuguese footballers, left Portugal too early. What do you think?
A – When somebody leaves and things don’t work out it’s easy to criticise immediately. This is what happened, for example, with Hélder Postiga, Hugo Viana and even Quaresma. Things didn’t go badly, but they didn’t go as well as they would have hoped for, and the criticism came immediately. Straight away people started saying it was because they had left Portuguese football too young, that they weren’t mature and experienced enough, among other things. In my case things went well and people now don’t point the finger like they did at them. Age is a relative matter. If things go well, they talk you up; if things go badly, they start criticising. What I believe is that age isn’t a factor to take on new challenges.
Q – You have enough quality to play in any position in midfield going forward, but it’s still difficult to know what your favourite position is. Where do you most like to play?
A – I play regularly on the left wing and the right wing, but the position I prefer is a free role up front, like a second striker. At Manchester I haven’t had the chance to play in this position yet, because there are a lot of players who do a great job there. For Portugal it’s different: sometimes I play behind the striker, where things have gone well for me.
Q – You and Rooney have been competing for the best young player for two years. Who is better?A – We’re different. Each one has his own characteristics, but we’re both good.
Q – More than once you’ve said that you are going to be considered the best player in the world. When do you think this prediction will come true?
A – In a few years’ time. I’ve still got 12 or 13 years ahead of me and I know that one day this will happen. At least I’m going to work towards this goal. I know I’ve got value and I’m at a great club and in a great national team, where anything can happen. Through work I hope to achieve this aim one day. I hope it happens as soon as possible.
Q – You were three goals away from winning your bet with Alex Ferguson, which happened for the second time…
A [interrupting] – And it was the second time I lost. That’s not easy… Last year we bet that I’d score ten goals, and I scored nine. This year it was 15 and I scored 12.
Q – Will there be a new bet next year?
A – Very likely. [smiling] And he’ll certainly raise the bar. He’ll probably ask me for around 20 goals and maybe I’ll score around 14 or 15. Let’s see. But one day I’ll win.
Q – And what’s behind the bet? Money?
A – It’s money. Not much, it’s accessible. I’m able to pay…
Q – The press has already reported at least two spats between you and Van Nistelrooy. What really happened?A – Nothing much. Quarrels happen in all teams, in all professions. It’s normal to have small disagreements. That’s what happened, something perfectly normal. People are turning it into a storm in a teacup. I repeat that what happened wasn’t anything special, and he’s actually someone I get on particularly well with.
Q – How do you deal with the pressure from the English tabloids?A – Calmly. Nobody likes being rubbished or having your private life intruded, but with time you gain experience and realise worrying too much about this won’t get you anywhere. So what you have to do is ignore it and carry on with your life and your work. That’s exactly what I do.
Q – What was the worst moment of your career?
A – I’ve had a few, but perhaps the worst was when I lost the Euro 2004 final.
Q – And the best?
A – It was getting to the final of Euro 2004. On the one hand it was sad, but on the other it was also good, because it was a unique experience in my life. Playing in a final of that magnitude, knowing that all eyes were on our team... It was exciting, important, but also sad because of the outcome.
Q – What do you do away from football in England?
A – I try to spend my days calmly, doing what gives me pleasure: going on outings, being with my family, going to the cinema, shopping.
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Post by roonaldo on May 31, 2006 22:21:18 GMT
Hes going nowhere!
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Post by devilsneighbour668 on May 31, 2006 22:44:53 GMT
He better not! We need to acquire midfielders not sell the best ones we have!
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Post by Busby Boy on May 31, 2006 23:11:52 GMT
Nowhere I tell thee.
The fact he admitted to the 'bust up' with Ruud shows there was nothing to it, had it been anything big he wuold of said 'Nothing happened!'
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Post by rewdie on Jun 1, 2006 13:24:41 GMT
He wont leave yet, maybe one day, but maybe hell be another giggs and be loyal to the club through out his career and become one of the most loved people ever at UTD? He knows the staus behind the number 7 shirt, hes set to make a name for himself in the world, i think he would be better doing it here than Spain, he'll always be second best in spain, behind the likes of Ronaldinho etc i think he wants to be a ledgend, he knows Utd will make him one!
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Post by JoshReddevilz on Jun 1, 2006 13:27:28 GMT
he will defenitly grow, he has been nicknamed the heir of Luis Figo, and that is great encouragement
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Post by sahahaha on Jun 1, 2006 14:30:31 GMT
He's not leaving now, but he will eventually want to go to Madrid, I think that's inevitable. The only way to stop him is if he gets some local bird up the duff and settles down. Show of hands ladies, who's willing to "take one for the team"?
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Post by onenedkelly on Jun 1, 2006 14:32:27 GMT
If it meant keeping Ronaldo "Id take one for the team"  |
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Post by sahahaha on Jun 1, 2006 14:35:49 GMT
If it meant keeping Ronaldo "Id take one for the team"  lol what about Flecther? a quick hand job and a packet of wine gums! |
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Post by noendproduct on Jun 2, 2006 22:52:45 GMT
Ronaldo is still raw and gives the ball away more than any United player I can remember. I go back as far as 1983 too!
His end product is very low and sometimes he can render the whole side impotent in an attacking force when he's on a stinker. Playing for United is difficult and although Ronaldo has world class ability, the United first team is not a place for raw players to learn from their mistakes.
The qandry of selling Ronaldo would be the 100+ games he has played in the first team and the time spend in his development. A deal with Real Madrid, who may well become interested after their Presdential election, to sell Ronaldo and get Beckham back as part of the deal would be a good deal as far as I am concerned.
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