CRISTIANO RONALDO EXCLUSIVE
'This United team will go down in history'
Where did it all go Ron?
Winker holed up in Vegas hotel penthouse with two pretty girls.
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- FERGIE: WE'LL KOP RECORD
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- MESSI IS THE LITTLE BIG MAN
- PAUL SCHOLES: DON'T PICK ME OUT OF SYMPATHY
- CRISTIANO RONALDO GETS YAYA TOURE'S VOTE
- THIERRY HENRY WINNING FITNESS BATTLE
- MICHAEL CARRICK IS MAIN MAN
- Wayne Rooney's work ethic inspires Catalan giants
- ALEX FERGUSON'S WINE INVITE
FORGET THE tantrums, forget the flirtation with Real Madrid, forget the longing in those Spanish eyes.
Today, Cristiano Ronaldo nails once and for all the idea that he will conquer Barcelona on Wednesday - and then head off to the Bernabeu.
Sure, we've heard it before. But never this definitive, never this passionate, never this convincing. If he leaves Old Trafford after this proclamation of loyalty, Ronaldo will go down as one of the most insincere, double-dealing football superstars. A man whose word means nothing.
The European and World Player of the Year has chosen the build-up to this week's epic Champions League showdown in Rome as the moment to pledge his heart, body and soul to Manchester United.
Ronaldo declares: "This is my home now. I think even when I say my heart is here, people are still going to speak and make things up. But this is where I want to play.
"We are part of an era that can go down in history for the way we are playing and for the trophies we are winning. The boss believes in this team and so do I. And this is where I want to be. Manchester United is now my house."
Ah, the boss. The one who would no longer have been with us had Portuguese looks been able to kill during the Manchester derby just a fortnight ago.
Bond
That, it seems, was just a tiff between dad and lad. Famously, Sir Alex Ferguson interrupted his holiday last summer to have a heart-to-heart with Ronaldo as the pressure from Madrid seemed sure to pay dividends.
At the time, it was suggested Ronaldo was not happy with Ferguson's stance. Now, it seems to have strengthened the bond between the two.
Ronaldo explains: "He is two different people and they have both helped me become who I am today. Firstly, he is probably the most knowledgeable football coach in the world. I learn from him every day.
"No matter how good I become, I know he is a man who will always be able to teach me that little bit more. I don't get tired of learning from him because I know every bit of advice he gives me will make me a better player.
"The second person he is, is a father to me. Ever since I joined Manchester United, he has been like a second father to me. And I don't just respect him, I have the affection for him a child has for his father.
"When he gives me advice that is non-football, I listen because it will make me a better person."
Ronaldo's prolonged, often intense, dalliance with his persistent Spanish suitors appeared to have affected his form for a short but worrying while.
But he has quickly returned to his imperious best, two magnificent goals at The Emirates sealing United's passage to a second successive Champions League final. And he is convinced that - under the guidance of Ferguson - there is a lot more to come from a player who has already established himself as the outstanding talent of his generation.
He explained: "That is the goal, to always get better. And the manager we have here is not the sort of man to say 'right you are good enough now, don't try and get any better'.
"He is a winner and he wants all of us to get better and works with us all individually to make sure that happens.
"If you look at somebody like Ryan Giggs, he keeps working to get better even at his age and he keeps winning.
"Maybe as you get older your game changes and you have to adapt your style but I don't think I am quite there yet.
"I don't know how much better I can get but I do know every day I turn up for work will be a day I am trying to improve as Cristiano Ronaldo the football player."
And his dedication is matched by an unshakeable self-belief, a confidence that was instilled in him by his country's most celebrated player.
He recalled: "When I was growing up, Luis Figo was the biggest player in Portugal. Luis was his own player who had belief in himself and that is what he has taught me.
"When I was 17 and with the national squad, he came up to me after the first training session and said that some of the things I did with a football, he had never seen anybody in the world do before.
"It is that sort of belief in you that gives you the confidence. I decided then only to have my own style of play. I don't want to imitate anybody, individuality is everything to me."
But it's not all instinct. He goes on: "Most things on the pitch come naturally, without even thinking about it. But at times you might be in training and think 'I would like to try this in a match'.
"Nothing comes easy. When you see the best players in the world, they, of course, have natural ability. But you still have to work, work, work."
Deny
And Ronaldo's work ethic, allied to his prodigious ability, has already brought him three Premier League medals and a Champions League medal.
But most people still thought this would be his last season at Old Trafford and, two days ago, Real were forced to deny reports that they had signed a pre-contract agreement with the player.
However, although they are now playing down the prospects of capturing the World Player of the Year, Real are sure to come calling as soon as their presidential elections are complete.
But such is the emphatic nature of this commitment to the United cause, the more likely happening is Ronaldo's advisers will call United officials to the negotiating table this summer and try and thrash out a new, extended contract. The Premier League top scorer still has three years of his current deal left to run, on a wage believed to be in the region of £120,000 a week.
But in return for his long-term pledge, Ronaldo's agent is likely to look for a hefty pay rise to make him the Premier League's top earner.
In the not too distant future, he could become the first Premier League player to earn £200,000 a week.
Respect
But, for the moment, all that matters to Ronaldo is silverware rather than silver coins - and the small matter of the showdown with Barcelona.
And having already wrapped up the domestic title, Ronaldo is convinced United can secure successive Premier-Champions League doubles.
He said: "This year, it is the final between the two best teams in the world and I think it is the showpiece that, perhaps, the football fan wanted to see.
"They have an excellent player in every position on the pitch but so do we. We know how well we have to play to beat them and we know how much respect we need to show them by playing to the top of ability.
"But we are full of confidence at the moment and believe we can be the first team to win it back to back."
RONALDO ON ROONEY
YOU look at Rooney on the pitch and just one word springs to mind - WINNER. You will never see him have a game where he doesn't give 100 percent.
You can see the pain and frustration on his face when results don't go right. Every team wants players who play with their heart and soul - and he is one of those.
Our understanding on the pitch has even improved from last season. As we get to play with each other more we know where the other one is going to run - it has become like second nature now.
RONALDO ON FANS
THEY are fantastic and they are another reason why Manchester is now my house.
They are so loyal and it is nice to be able to reward them with a trip to Rome and another European Cup final.
We hope to win it again for them. We know how hard it is to win it back to back but, if any fans deserve to see their team do that, then it is them.
RONALDO ON FAMILY
THE first European Cup final I remember was AC Milan v Juventus and then I was not thinking about playing in European Cup finals - my aim was just to make a living out of being a professional football player.
It is a dream come true and I owe so much of it to my parents.
Last year - after we won the semi-final - my mother called me up right away and I thought she was calling up to congratulate me. But she said ... 'Don't forget, your mama wants tickets for the final.
I said 'Don't worry Mama - of course you are coming'.
It will be the same this year and it makes me feel so good to know she wants to watch me and is proud of me.
RONALDO ON MESSI
IT is not good to go on to the pitch in awe of somebody but I very much respect Lionel Messi as a player.
He has a great style of play and I am sure he will be as excited about the final as I am.
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we will miss cristano alot coz he waz our key player but not 2 worry we have a good piayer on the bench[but not good as ronaldo]we have nani we will see as time go on but wat l now is that he will come back we he belongs
By james.. Posted September 5 2009 at 8:03 AM.
Ronaldo is amazing...every1 adors him...he really shd'nt hv left...he ws d star of utd...i luv d red devils n they still rule...n i'm sure whrevr ronnie is...he will always b d best...v luv u ronnie!!!
By sukanya.. Posted June 22 2009 at 5:07 PM.
ronaldo is amazing...he really shd'nt hv left...every1 loves him...it ws very very sad 2 c tht d last game for ronaldo with man utd ws d defeat against barca...manU rules n so wht if barca beat them?they will get bac at them next season...all utd fans r heartbroken at ronnie's transfer...but i no tht whrevr he is...he will always b d best playa in d whole world...so b positive all u fans n i'm sure utd will win next season...after all...THEY RULE.....!!!!!!!I luv u ronaldo...b happy whrevr u r...!
By sukanya.. Posted June 22 2009 at 4:29 PM.
RC is a spoilt rotten brat with a sad sack face mopping around on the field when he can't score. There is nothing good in someone standing around on the pitch waiting for Rooney and Berbatov to pass on balls to him so that he can get all the glory. Football isn't about RC, there are many better players than RC. There is one united and it's Man United. Ronaldo is a one sided footballer, he won't last long. Man U fan forever. Kaka will show him who is the REAL best footballer of all time.
By angela.. Posted June 19 2009 at 2:10 PM.
ronaldo u hav 2 stay in man utd u are the best player in d world and wat we didnt win final we won last year tho didnt we hey bt we will get dat cup only way we cn get dat cup is wiv u ronaldo u only cn get dat cup al our bless is wiv u and please please STAY AT MAN UTD PLEASE...
YOU ARE THE BEST AND NUMBER 1 PLAYER RONALDO.
By Ruman.. Posted June 6 2009 at 6:21 AM.
My name is jelili.my comment is that ronaldo should not leave man u.he better than messi
By Jelili.. Posted June 4 2009 at 6:20 PM.
ronaldo is the best at man u
By lee.. Posted June 3 2009 at 10:17 AM.
Ronaldo should not leave manchester united.if ronaldo leave man u .man u will run down. ronaldo please don't leave man u. Thank u.from jelili
By Jelili.. Posted June 2 2009 at 10:27 PM.
Ronaldo should not leave manchester united.if ronaldo leave man u .man u will run down. ronaldo please don't leave man u. Thank u.from jelili
By Jelili.. Posted June 2 2009 at 10:25 PM.
Ron 4 ever no matter what, de man is real
By buzigi from uganda,kampala.. Posted May 29 2009 at 12:05 PM.
Ronaldo,Ronaldo,Ronaldo
Rules
Keep It Up CR7
By Shehan Retnasingam.. Posted May 26 2009 at 8:21 PM.
Thank you for coming out loud and clear that you are staying at United. Real Madrid desire to have is fake. They want to exploit and dump you. Don't betray the millions of fans who honestly love you. Do not throw throw that away for it will turn back to haunt you. Prove to the world that you are truly the best on Wednesday in Rome.May God bless you.
By Jamiru Freetown, Sierra Leone.. Posted May 26 2009 at 12:38 AM.
ronaldo we lv u all tha way here in kenya ur simply tha best....viva ronaldo
By mutheki.. Posted May 25 2009 at 5:30 PM.
I really do not know what to say he has done it all in England so it is not absurd to think he could go to Madrid. But it will be a terrible mistake for him because technically the Spanish League is of a higher quality. Also from what I heard from fans and friends who follow the Spanish league they will challenge Ronaldo hard, so he will experience vicious tackles. With United he is part of group- individualism is not accepted with Sir Alex, he does not let the ego's go overboard. That cannot be said for Real Madrid,they are group of individuals talented yes but cannot play as a team. Lastly there is no Sir Alex the best manager in Football today bar none. So my fellow countryman stay where you are best and were you will also excel for many years to come.
By Brian.. Posted May 25 2009 at 1:43 PM.
The only fact that i know is no one is bigger than Man United.
Some of the best United players have had the honor of wearing the No. 7, starting with George Best and ending with David Beckham. Ronaldo, u are a very lucky guy to join this club and wear that jersey, period !
By Mohammed Abdi (Dubai).. Posted May 25 2009 at 12:00 PM.
Cristiano, you are the best footballer !! STAY IN UNITED!
By baby girl.. Posted May 25 2009 at 11:39 AM.
I think Ronaldo is one of the best players all over the world, so the only place that he will improve his skills is Real Madrid. Next year Real Madrid will have a great team, with or without Ronaldo, so I think his best next step is to move to Madrid to join to the players that are going to Real MAdrid next year, like Xabi Alonso, Kaka, Casillas, Raul, Maicon, Clichy, Fabregas, Villa, Silva. Is this or not a dream team? And of course, don't discard Messi....jajajajaja
By Victor.. Posted May 25 2009 at 9:37 AM.
Ron We wanna u 2 stay.ManU is the best team in the World.
By felix Johns.. Posted May 25 2009 at 9:34 AM.
i never saw a player like c ronaldo if man utd want him to stay at the club then man utd must have to give him a new contract and should made him worlds best and worlds expensive player
By awais.. Posted May 25 2009 at 7:29 AM.
If you want to play at a site where you can show your fantastic skills, then go to... Barça! Just imagine the offensive powers of Messi, yourself and Eto'o or Ibrahimovic!! It would be the best attack we've ever seen. And that midfield of Iniesta, Xavi and Toure, just wonderful. If you want to join the best, join Barça.
By Frank.. Posted May 25 2009 at 6:02 AM.
Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world, but despiet he is the world's best player D Berbatov is better than him.
By Patrick Vonjoe.. Posted May 25 2009 at 4:03 AM.
Ronaldo,stay at United and be a legend. Real Madrid will ruin you. Can't you see how they are sacking Managers. Your agents are just interested in getting rich at your expence.My advice is your star is at United. If you leave now you will lose it and regret it your whole life. You are warned.
By jamiru.. Posted May 25 2009 at 3:50 AM.
Ronaldo, MU is the place where you found your new life and fame. No other place in this earth will give you these. RM is the last place you would like to go. See how they were trashed by Barcelona. i don't think with you, they will win it as they lacked of team work. Unlike MU, it's a teamwork that counts. A hero can't win the war alone but needs capable warriors to support him too!
By Jim.. Posted May 25 2009 at 2:11 AM.
cristiano you are the best player of the world so you must play in the best team of the world that it is REAL MADRID
By florentino perez.. Posted May 25 2009 at 1:43 AM.
it's a great news, good for him and better for united club. Please stay Ronaldo.
By Dan Koma.. Posted May 25 2009 at 1:09 AM.
ronaldo is a great player... but no one would bat an eyelid if fletcher went... you need to start seein that the whole team is important
By George Jefferies.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:11 PM.
Ronaldo will play for Real next season, no doubt about it... He's just a player like many others who are only after money. Manchester is not his home, his home is in Portugal with his family and friends, not with ManU supporters. He will play for Real sooner or later.
By dangus.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:29 PM.
ronaldo is a great player... but no one would bat an eyelid if fletcher went... you need to start seein that the whole team is important
By George Jefferies.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:08 PM.
thank u ronaldo we luv u u are the best player in the world
By alusine.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:58 PM.
I think that over the past 2 years, ronaldo has really started to become the best player in world because he has ben less selfish but also him at the at the same time. He doesnt dive anymore and he passes the ball but he still does his own mesmorising tricks which is what i think make shim a great player. Well done Cristiano :)
By Ellie Palmer.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:54 PM.
i am so happy that ronaldo has decided to stay at manchester united. i love him way too much. everyone thinks that he is immature but he isnt really and is an ace player. i hope that real madrid stop making claims for him because he is staying at manchester united. so they should all get over that fact that he is happy united. and i hope he always will be. love you cristiano ronaldo.
By angelica.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:10 PM.
ronldo is the bast player of the world and he had a pass a good decission to stay in a better club the world.
from Ethiopia
By abdulfetah.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:10 PM.
Cristiano Ronaldo is quite simply the best footballer I have ever seen.
By Rafferty.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:46 PM.
Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Antos Aveiro. is going to stay in manchester united.
By mamma.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:56 PM.
I never ever expected such a wonderful words from Ronaldo. I was picturing him as childish and immature, but now I have found myself immature observer. I like Ronaldo, but I always hate his showoffs. I always want him act in a decent and professional way. But today, I have come to conclude that he is grown up, and he will continue to surprise us with his oceanic talent. Good done Ronaldo. A little maturity and decency will make you the best of bests to the equals or beyond the Peles and Maradonas.
By Fasil.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:49 PM.
Good that ronaldo is staying i think it would be the best for him to stay at man utd and am happy he realise it too. Go on CR make Man UTD proud on wednesday
By sana.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:09 PM.
This is what we are waiting for, word by word by the man himself. Current squad at UTD is capable to win Champions League THREE times in a row, of course with some help from current WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR, CRISTIANO RONALDO!
By Birjan.. Posted May 24 2009 at 6:50 PM.
Ronald is now a mature person.He knows Real can spoil his future.Bravo Ronaldo!!!!!!
By MARK NELSON CHIMNDOZI.. Posted May 24 2009 at 5:46 PM.
yes im so glad and happy that Ronaldo stayed with Utd!He is such a good player and i wish him all the best.To all the player for the red devils we are the best.U go boys big respect for Sir Alec.
By Almir.. Posted May 24 2009 at 3:47 PM.
Ronaldo you legend! You are and always will be the best player in my books & you are at the right club for even further success. HAIL the legend that is ronaldo!
By carlos.. Posted May 24 2009 at 3:37 PM.
breaking news................
Ronaldo had phoned me and said he will leave utd.hahahahhahahahhaaa
By ramjaun.. Posted May 24 2009 at 2:38 PM.
Does any sport need cheats. (diving=cheating) Any player in any sport that seeks to gain an advantage by continually play acting does not belong in sport at any level no matter what their measure of skill might be.Ronaldo is not the only player that resorts to this but is possibly the worst of the lot of them on that note i would be very happy to see the back of him,he is definetly not the type of player i would want youngsters to look up to.
By peter hanley.. Posted May 24 2009 at 2:11 PM.
Ronaldo leaving manutd would be the worst decision ever by a player in football history.manutd is the best club in the world and are currently winning all the trophys in the world,so I don't know whatelse a player would want.
By Pls aiyedogbon.. Posted May 24 2009 at 2:05 PM.
Thank Ronaldo!!!!...u r always the great player at any time. I am from africa ,ETHIOPIA all people loves u.
By solomon.. Posted May 24 2009 at 1:56 PM.
good that he's stayin but hope he plays better next season than he did this, yea he scored goals but s general play was poor most of the time, he was nowhere near being our best player never mind the worlds best
By rooney10.. Posted May 24 2009 at 1:49 PM.
VIVA RONALDOOOO !! VIVA RONALDOO !!
By baby girl.. Posted May 24 2009 at 1:43 PM.
it is nice to hear that our best player is staying its human nature to get confused as all those big clubs showing interest but he is getting matured and has realised he is in the best club in the world
By aastha.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:59 PM.
Sorry Sam, Ronaldo is not bigger than Man U and certainly not bigger than SAF. If Ronaldo has any sense he will stay with SAF and win some silverware - he will be paid enough and what would he rather have to look back on - cups and medals or an extra few quid in the bank.
By John - London.. Posted May 24 2009 at 11:56 AM.
Re Michael Sanderson
Chelsea will never win 4 trophies, well to be honest right, once we get stability at the club regarding management nd that we are a better club than united look at us under mourinho man you lot were miles behind us face it son, the only reason man utd have been dominating is because of chelsea's sacking of mourinho.....we have guus now anyways cos he will stay nd we shall be the best team in the world within 20 seasons we will catch man utds number of titles (18), we have 3 at the moment watch out premier league Chelsea are BACK!!
By Daniel Henwood.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:02 PM.
Ronaldo has finally come out with the right thing !! We lovw him here at Old Treafford .. he's one of the best-oh wait .. HE IS THE BEST !! .. VIVA RONALDO !! stay here all your life :)
By sindhu.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:13 PM.
so glad to hear ronaldo is staying. he deserves to be here with the effort he has put into the club. UTD go out and win the champions league and make us proud!!!
Love you ronnie xxx
By kirsty - cr7fan21.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:29 PM.
glad if its true, but not going to get too giddy. Would be a loss if he went, but we lost Greats like Cantona,Becks and Ruud and still produced winning teams. Hope he stays for himself and us, but MUFC will never die
By daniel moran.. Posted May 24 2009 at 11:23 AM.
I think he will go to Brondby IF in Denmark.
Man Utd still owe us something after steeling Schmeichel.
By per.. Posted May 24 2009 at 11:26 AM.
Thanks Ronaldo...
this Man Utd team is the greatest ever, and Ronaldo is Major part of it.... Viva Ronaldo...
where ever you go you will be in our hearts
He is ambitious person and that is why he is giving Man Utd so Much
I would love the idea of Ronaldo being the second Giggs
BUT!!! The choice is his ....
Glory Glory Man Utd
By Moaad (LIBYA).. Posted May 24 2009 at 11:01 AM.
ronny should stay
By sam.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:57 AM.
i love cristiano and the red half of manchester!!!
By rakesh patel usa.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:41 AM.
great interview
By T.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:44 AM.
Ronnie stay and go down in history like Giggs Best Law and Charlton and you can become the greatest!
By david (bangor co down).. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:50 AM.
Re-daniel henwood. Where do u live, oh yes i no, cloud cuckoo land. dream on sonny. Chelsea wil never win 4 trophies in 1 season, it wud take u about 5 seasons 2 win 4 trophies ha ha.
By MICKY SANDERSON.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:48 AM.
ronaldo is a stuck up bratt and a excellent footballer, im a liverpool fan and i hope this is not true and that he does go to real madrid and yes because iam jealous, but also because i cant stand another season of seein his cocky face smiling in that smugg irratating way no longer. so come on real and ronny come on u know yoou hate the weather here and englands a dump go pack ya bags and ya dummy and get a flight on jet2 to madrid one way. then ill prob admire u as a player
By damo.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:23 AM.
hello man utd supporters. this is a good news for our SUPER STAR that he said that he will stay with us for more years to come because thats mines more trophys on our history . on wednesday he is going to show us how worth it he is good luck ronnie and the other united players for the final. viva ronaldo viva ronaldo when he shoot the ball he scored a goal its ronaldooooooooooooooooooo hope one day we see him in our island of MALTA
By jason buqina malta.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:19 AM.
To all anti United fans....First is first second is nowhere..Kop that
By denis pellegrin.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:09 AM.
re-jack arnold. Sorry mate, but ronaldo will NEVER be bigger than utd. Players in the past, who thought they were bigger, have always been shown the door by sir alex. As for this story about the lad wantin to stay with us is pure fabrication, he wants to give everyone the feel good factor before wednesday night, where i think personally, it will be his last game in a united shirt, hopefully a winning end to a short but glorious career at the greatest and biggest club in the world
By MICKY SANDERSON.. Posted May 24 2009 at 10:04 AM.
Ronaldo can stay,, wont stop us winning the Quadruple next season under Hiddink :D
By Daniel Henwood.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:43 AM.
Ronaldo will and should stay at united because it is in his own best interests not out of loyalty to Sir Alex or United
By Nick .. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:26 AM.
Lol at the posts from Liverpool fans trying to get Ronaldo to leave. Ronaldo wants a place in history, you need a platform on which to achieve that. We will the CL this year, and return for the hat trick next year.
By mikel.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:25 AM.
In the UK Premier league Fergie seems to have his own referee's, this foreign encounter will show the people around the world that Man United aren't that great,with a NUETRAL REFEREE.
By Joe.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:21 AM.
Why do the "I hate United" idiots have to comment on this article, answer is that they are jealous
By norman blakeley.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:16 AM.
Well done Ronaldo ,we all know that you are the best player in the world on the field and now you are showing it off the field ,we at utd are very proud with you and now it time for tevez to do the same with him.Malta
By Edward Camilleri.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:14 AM.
hi manu fans wed's game of our lives hope tevez and macheda be used in second half. we should have italian support with such move.ron .roon.tevez is the best combination.with these you have momentum,speed,and full heart play . good luck glory glory manutd.bye watch on wednesday.
By joseph zammit.. Posted May 24 2009 at 9:11 AM.
Man United will survive with or without Cristiano Ronaldo. If he stays it would be good for the team, but if he goes, not sleep lost over him going. Man United is not made up of only Cristiano Ronaldo or Carlos Tevez.
Glory, Glory Man United!!!!
By Jason Swartz UK.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:52 AM.
Man United will survive with or without Cristiano Ronaldo. If he stays it would be good for the team, but if he goes, not sleep lost over him going. Man United is not made up of only Cristiano Ronaldo or Carlos Tevez.
Glory, Glory Man United!!!!
By Jason Swartz.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:51 AM.
Mad, have 3 years at Madrid, bring some glory there and then the last 3 years of his career at Milan or Juventus. He can truly then say he has done the lot.
By Deano.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:45 AM.
good news RONALDO IS GOING TO BE A MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER FOR MORE YEARS TO COME , we were waiting for this good news thanks ronnie we love you we win it on wednesday for u viva ronaldoooo from MALTA
By charlie portelli halop.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:16 AM.
yes Ronaldo you are the best and Man utd is the best football club in the world
By kwarteng.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:03 AM.
Why would he go anywhere else when he is already playing for the best team in the world? Fergie, Utd and Ronaldo are all made for each other. Glory. glory Man Utd!
By Andrew Bale.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:01 AM.
good news RONALDO IS GOING TO BE A MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER FOR MORE YEARS TO COME , we were waiting for this good news thanks ronnie we love you we win it on wednesday for u viva ronaldoooo from MALTA
By charlie portelli halop.. Posted May 24 2009 at 8:13 AM.
i knw fro the very 1st day tht isnt going anywhre ..
plzz stop the rumours of hz departure fro the true reds ... i love u as a manu player fro head to toe.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED ........
By Temur.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:54 AM.
I think everybody knows how good a goal scorer he is,but I dont think there is a team in the world that will back him and work for him like United do.Yes he scores alot of goals,but how many players lose the ball as many times as him without getting up and trying to get it back and I think he knows that.
By Martin.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:17 AM.
For once I agree with Ronaldo, we all want Man Utd to go down.....
By Phil.. Posted May 24 2009 at 7:33 AM.
Call me sentimental but Ronaldo's love for United means more to me than winning the Champions League again...
By Satish.. Posted May 24 2009 at 6:36 AM.
I'm glad he plays for United and that he says he will stay, but I think his decision to stay has more to do with Nike's terms and conditions in their new deal. After all, Real Madrid wear the Adidas logo.
For me, I consider Rooney to be the best player we have and fortunately he is genuinely happy to remain at Old Trafford.
By Mal.. Posted May 24 2009 at 6:48 AM.
RONALDO >>> you simply are the best!!!
And this decision that you made will be the one you will be cherishing throughout your life.
like they say,REAL MADRID buts players after they become superstars but Sir ALex Ferguson motivates players into the superstars they are!!
C.Ronaldo is right when he says about FERGIE. They both are the best and they both will stay in MANUTD----yo ppl like it or not.
And i read here and in many articles bout some comments on Ronaldo... to all of them who does not like him .. this is all i havta say..
LIKE HIM OR HATE HIM.. YOUR CHOICE... BUT CRISTIANO RONALDO IS MAGICAL..HE IS MAGICAL AND HAS CHARM.
And now that he has made up his mind.. pls stop rumours bout his departure and loyalty... And let him enjoy his football..
VIVA RONALDO...VIVA MANUTD.
By Athul Kishore.. Posted May 24 2009 at 6:20 AM.
ron staying with us means more trophies altough we are not a one man team he make alot of difference when he is on the pitch
come on ron next wed you have the chance to close the argument once and for all on who is the best player on the planet
GOOD LUCK FOR ALL THE REDS FROM MALTA
By ludwig.. Posted May 24 2009 at 5:37 AM.
since when has ronaldo been able to speak the english language like you have written with-in the article. Last I heard his english was quite broken. You blokes are havin a laugh.
By paul.. Posted May 24 2009 at 5:38 AM.
well done Ronaldo,you make me very proud that i also come from Madeira .
By pestana family inverness.. Posted May 24 2009 at 5:35 AM.
go go out of old trafford bye bye ronaldo buy buy spain
By patsy.. Posted May 24 2009 at 5:08 AM.
If you'r winning dont change. Gerrard spent his life with Loserpool and still without a championship...Your 5 years younger and all ready X3 Champion of England,champion of Europe,champion of the world,European Player of the Year,World Player of the Year...Go on Ronny Go...The Red Army Is with you.
By Malta.. Posted May 24 2009 at 4:58 AM.
I think ronaldo will stay at united until he;s about 29-30 and then he will go to real madrid to 'see out' his career. I'll be happy with another 5 years of this genius at united! Lets win it 4 times on wednesday! UNITED!
By Sam.. Posted May 24 2009 at 3:25 AM.
Ronaldo is BIGGER than man utd and fergie knows it
By jack arnold.. Posted May 24 2009 at 4:01 AM.
he is boring
By Rosie kour.. Posted May 24 2009 at 2:30 AM.
viva ronaldooo stayy, of course yu want to, and he will ,ronaldooooooo cr7!!!
By Pindu.. Posted May 24 2009 at 1:57 AM.
I have seen them all since 1965 , never did I think I'd see better than Bestie R. I. P. but I have , he is 'Ronnie' made for United and United for him the Best for the Best, Forget the weather nowhere on planet earth is another Old Trafford to be found. With Ronnie, Rooney, Beabatov and Macheda at Old Trafford it will be lonley around the fild on Anfield Rd for years to come.
Viva Ronaldo y Viva Man. United
By johnny.. Posted May 24 2009 at 1:00 AM.
thank you ronaldo!
By spike.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:26 AM.
Also don't forget that with the Nike deal, it's very unlikely he'd be allowed to sign for a team sponsored by Adidas, a team like... Madrid.
I've had a serious dislike of him since he mucked us all around last summer, but I've started to thaw again at the end of this season, and now it seems he's starting to make all the right noises so hopefully he can stick around and he'll get everyone back on his side.
Obviously he's a very self obsessed and ambitious person, and it just seems non-sensical for him to move to Madrid in the state they're in, on the face of it they've finished second in the league and in the last 16 of the CL, but in reality they're and unbalanced team, with a mixture of extremely talented players, talented but egotistical players and just plain and simple egotistical playes. They're stuffed for the next season at least.
Ronaldo, once he's signed with Nike, will be recognised as the best paid player in the world so he should be happy enough to stay on, I think as he matures he's beginning to actually appreciate the institute and family that is United,
By Mike Edwards.. Posted May 24 2009 at 12:25 AM.
He is about to sign a 6 million a year Nike deal that with his wages will make him the highest paid footballer in the world, So why go to a team who are second best in Spain at the moment.Real has to re-build they are behind Barca in nearly every dept, The are not going to splash their whole budget on Ron. On Wednesday the winner will truly be the best team and may that be Manchester United. Good luck Ron we need a big one from you on Wednesday.
By David.. Posted May 23 2009 at 11:59 PM.
Real Madrid might get him eventually but for now he is with Man Utd and finally showing his loyalty for all the faith Utd have put in him..He is the best player in the world and in every CL game he seems to prove it, Messi is great but struggles with the physical side of the game, Ronaldo gets battered every game but he keeps getting up, He is not only great but also the most courages of all players..
By Ric Bische.. Posted May 23 2009 at 11:52 PM.
Running down the wing hear United Sing - VIVA RONALDO
By Gemma.. Posted May 23 2009 at 11:46 PM.
This is a great news.... but I would love to see it on the Man Utd's official website.
What I liked most in this article, is the human element of a star....
We love you Ronnie !!!!!!!!!
By Pierre Lauri (Malta).. Posted May 23 2009 at 11:43 PM.
I dont trust Ronaldo 4 a second,any club that offers him more money than us and he will be gone,he is a great player but has the wrong attitude towards money and fame.
By karl.. Posted May 23 2009 at 11:36 PM.