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[BahamaRed]

Cristiano Ronaldo saga continues as he refuses to confirm Alex Ferguson's comments


By Tim Rich and Jeremy Wilson

Last Updated: 1:36am BST 21/07/2008

Cristiano Ronaldo has spurned his first opportunity to repair his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, while Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon assured the Portuguese winger's proposed move to the Bernabeu was "sorted".
Ronaldo, who is on holiday in Los Angeles, was interviewed for the first time since the Manchester United manager revealed details of their meeting in Portugal last week. However, he gave no backing to Ferguson's assertion that "Ronaldo will be a Manchester United player next season". Instead, in comments that would have been greeted with exasperation by United officials in South Africa, Ronaldo again refused to commit himself to the remaining four years of his United contract.
"I have had hundreds of questions about Manchester United and Real Madrid," he said. "What do you want me to say? That I am staying or that I am going? I don't know about the future - only God knows that. Great players are always hunted by great clubs, it is a normal situation. I want to be happy regardless of where I play. I can be happy anywhere if I am with people I like or if I am motivated."
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That Ronaldo and Ferguson are still reading from different scripts can only encourage Real Madrid to plough on with their proposed 85 million euro (£68 million) offer.
Speaking to the Madrid squad when they returned for pre-season training, Calderon is said to have told them: "Don't worry, we have it all sorted." Addressing the Spanish media, Calderon claimed that Ferguson's insistence that Ronaldo would not be leaving Old Trafford under any circumstances this summer was merely a way of raising the price in a deal that will be done sooner or later. "This type of transfer is hard," he said. "I suppose this is Manchester United's way of letting us know clearly that they are not going to lower the price and that, if we want him, we are going to have to pay a lot more money."

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Yep, we're all waiting for the phap laddie to sing.

 

[BahamaRed]

Likelihood of him going has slightly increased. His refusal to commit means he still has a decision to make. Meanwhile speculation is rife again.

 

[MrMarcello]

Let's say United and SAF decide to let him go... would straight cash be the best option or player (Robinho or Sneijder?) plus cash?

If the sale were to happen this month that would leave SAF a full month to find another winger (I'm not counting Berbatov as he's probably arriving regardless of the Ronaldo situation). But should a transfer carry on till mid-to-late August that would leave United a gaping hole to fill. A player like Robinho or Sneijder could fill that hole immediately.

 

[BahamaRed]

Come on Bahama, it is over. The papers can still throw shit if they want but the case is closed. I guess you need to spend more time in the general that looking for Madrid sites. Stay away from Spanish sites Bahama !!!

That's good. It's been going on for far too long.........but hang on.....

Real Madrid won't give up on Man Utd's Ronaldo
tribalfootball.com - July 20, 2008

Ronaldo remains coy on United future but denies money is a factor
The Guardian

Ron won't commit to Man Utd
The Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo saga continues as he refuses to confirm Alex Ferguson's comments
By Tim Rich and Jeremy Wilson
Telegraph


United chief Gill calls for show of loyalty from Christiano
The Star

Evasive Ronaldo refuses to commit future to United
Irish Examiner

Calderon still chasing Ronaldo
Lancashire Evening Post

Stroppy Ronaldo rebuffs Fergie and refuses to commit his future to Man United
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 6:05 PM on 20th July 2008


Damn, I was just about to believe you.

 

[Nucks]

Let's say United and SAF decide to let him go... would straight cash be the best option or player (Robinho or Sneijder?) plus cash?

If the sale were to happen this month that would leave SAF a full month to find another winger (I'm not counting Berbatov as he's probably arriving regardless of the Ronaldo situation). But should a transfer carry on till mid-to-late August that would leave United a gaping hole to fill. A player like Robinho or Sneijder could fill that hole immediately.

Cash and then scoop Kaka so those dirty feckers in Chelsea don't get him.

 

[Wibble]

Even if we decide to sell, which I doubt, where are Real going to get so much money from?

 

[PeteReDevil]

That's good. It's been going on for far too long.........but hang on.....

Real Madrid won't give up on Man Utd's Ronaldo
tribalfootball.com - July 20, 2008

Ronaldo remains coy on United future but denies money is a factor
The Guardian

Ron won't commit to Man Utd
The Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo saga continues as he refuses to confirm Alex Ferguson's comments
By Tim Rich and Jeremy Wilson
Telegraph


United chief Gill calls for show of loyalty from Christiano
The Star

Evasive Ronaldo refuses to commit future to United
Irish Examiner

Calderon still chasing Ronaldo
Lancashire Evening Post

Stroppy Ronaldo rebuffs Fergie and refuses to commit his future to Man United
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 6:05 PM on 20th July 2008


Damn, I was just about to believe you.

You do get paid by this thread don't you

 

[Sarni]

Let's say United and SAF decide to let him go... would straight cash be the best option or player (Robinho or Sneijder?) plus cash?

If the sale were to happen this month that would leave SAF a full month to find another winger (I'm not counting Berbatov as he's probably arriving regardless of the Ronaldo situation). But should a transfer carry on till mid-to-late August that would leave United a gaping hole to fill. A player like Robinho or Sneijder could fill that hole immediately.

They won't offer us any players except Robinho who may be on his way out. There's no way Sneijder will be sold to United as he has already refused such possibility, they won't offload him against his will.

Robinho could be an option although it will probably drop Ronaldo's price significantly.

 

[Johnno]

Even if we decide to sell, which I doubt, where are Real going to get so much money from?

Same place they got 43million quid to get Zidane SEVEN years ago, same place they got 30-odd million to get Figo, same place they got whatever it was to get Di Stefano and Puskas also; the Spanish government....

 

[Sarni]

While we are debating over Ronaldo's future, he's said to be having a super fun time in Los Angeles.

 

[Johnno]

feck him, it's either gonna work out two ways; he will stay and join them next season or he'll feck off.
If he stays, he knows the fans won't be happy but the best remedy for that is to play well and score a feck-load of goals as he has done, and if he gets even half the figure he did last season, then many of us hypocrites will be made to look silly.
Alternatively, he'll leave and probably do well in Spain although I cannot see him reproducing 42 goals or the same form he has for us over the last few seasons....

 

[Sarni]

Ronaldo doesnt know his own future. All this time the boy had no plans for his life. Someone needs to remind him that you cannot just be a drifter. You have to know where you're going and how you're going to get there.

He's also extremely thick.

 

[Sarni]

So is Calderon though. Let me remind you that the year he was elected for Real's president he promised to bring in Kaka and Ronaldo. He bought neither.

 

[Marcus]

So is Calderon though. Let me remind you that the year he was elected for Real's president he promised to bring in Kaka and Ronaldo. He bought neither.

Hence the desperation.

 

[holyland red]

feck him, it's either gonna work out two ways; he will stay and join them next season or he'll feck off.
If he stays, he knows the fans won't be happy but the best remedy for that is to play well and score a feck-load of goals as he has done, and if he gets even half the figure he did last season, then many of us hypocrites will be made to look silly.
Alternatively, he'll leave and probably do well in Spain although I cannot see him reproducing 42 goals or the same form he has for us over the last few seasons....

Wrong. Even if he stays and does repeat his goal tally from last season he'd still be seen as a grade A cnut. There's no dispute as for his talent as a footballer, but he is thick and a cnut of a human being.

 

[Dublin Red]

The decision is not his to make, its quite clear if it was he would be a Real Madrid player by now. The papers can say whatever they want to keep the saga going but unless Fergie changes his mind Ronaldo is going nowhere.

Likelihood of him going has slightly increased. His refusal to commit means he still has a decision to make. Meanwhile speculation is rife again.

 

[Red For Ever]

Do Real Madrid have the money to buy him ???

I dont think they have
Options are : -
Pay us by instalments - surely we wouldn't agree to that
Sell so they can buy - will they be able to raise enough
Cash plus player - does SAF want anyone from Real Madrid
We sell well below his value

Or he stays - reluctantly it would seem, I realise he was the worlds best player, but I think SAF is now hatching plans for life without Ronaldo but not his year.
If not this summer then surely he will go next summer, we will get a lot of speculation at Christmas, especially if Real are not doing so well

I will miss Ronaldo the footballer but not Ronaldo the person

 

[Transfer United Till I Die]

Have people seen the full inteview with him on SSN this morning. He says the things quoted above but also talks about winning trophies with United next season and his admiration and respect for Fergie. The papers have simply reported the moderately controversial bit and chosen to ignore anything that might suggest he is happy to stay next year.

 

[Escobar]

Have people seen the full inteview with him on SSN this morning. He says the things quoted above but also talks about winning trophies with United next season and his admiration and respect for Fergie. The papers have simply reported the moderately controversial bit and chosen to ignore anything that might suggest he is happy to stay next year.

No, but I doubt that will be interesting to some in here

 

[Drifter]

Have people seen the full inteview with him on SSN this morning. He says the things quoted above but also talks about winning trophies with United next season and his admiration and respect for Fergie. The papers have simply reported the moderately controversial bit and chosen to ignore anything that might suggest he is happy to stay next year.

Yep.But that's not what some parts of the media want to hear and some fans.

 

[fjred]

I say again, this is all Ronnie's making. Two words from Ronnie and Calderon disappears in a puff of smoke.
The only reason Madrid are continuing this shit is because of Ronnie's non commitment.
Calderon has said one piece of truth. That this is all between the player and Manchester United. United have stated their stance. Ronnie has not stated his. That's what we're waiting for. This was started by Ronnie, this has continued because of Ronnie and this will only end when, as I have said before, the greasy laddie sings

No words from Ronnie would change a thing. Calderon wouldn't listen. Ronnie's less important to him than his own position. Fergie was right, initially. Madrid's the problem, here, and Calderon's desperation to save his own skin. The position's not changed. If they pay the magnificent monies they've threatened and we agree, he'll be happy to go. But they havn't got it and if they don't, he'll stay and maybe next year but probably the year after. No point in word's, it's not in Ronnie's control.

 

[Amir]

You'd be delighted to know MARCA has set YET ANOTHER KEY DATE in the Ronaldo saga. They now expect 'Operation Ronaldo' to be restarted on July 29... Because that's when we return from South Africa.

 

[Drifter]

July 29 now.I'm sure Madrid fans must be pissed of with this as well.

 

[Crustanoid]

They might end up with no signings this Summer..

 

[jojojo]

Have people seen the full inteview with him on SSN this morning. He says the things quoted above but also talks about winning trophies with United next season and his admiration and respect for Fergie. The papers have simply reported the moderately controversial bit and chosen to ignore anything that might suggest he is happy to stay next year.

Is that the full version of the ESPN Deportes interview? I thought the version on the net started very abruptly.

 

[Transfer United Till I Die]

Is that the full version of the ESPN Deportes interview? I thought the version on the net started very abruptly!

yes.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

yes.

Don't suppose you know where I could read a full transcript of this interview?

 

[ThatOldRedMagic]

You'd be delighted to know MARCA has set YET ANOTHER KEY DATE in the Ronaldo saga. They know expect 'Operation Ronaldo' to be restarted on July 29... Because that's when we return from South Africa.

It's a rolling acquisition reminiscent of the Jehovah's Witnesses, who keep putting forward the date for the end of the world every time it frustratingly fails to happen. First 1874, then 1878, 1881, 1910, 1914, 1918, 1920, 1925, 1941, 1975 and finally1994, at which point they finaly gave up, after 120 years had elapsed from their first prediction, announcing 'Armageddon is not coming'. So expect Real Madrid to finally give up on Ronaldo around the year 2128.

 

[jojojo]

Don't suppose you know where I could read a full transcript of this interview?

I've just watched a (still incomplete but more than I've seen before) section of it on the Sky Sports website labelled as latest SSN report:
http://www.skysports.com/video/0,20285,12606_3168868,00.html

I'd like to see the whole thing and preferably listen to him in Spanish with English subtitles - I want to check up on those "details" like him using "we" in that segment on United. Hopefully it'll show up somewhere.

 

[Johnno]

Wrong. Even if he stays and does repeat his goal tally from last season he'd still be seen as a grade A cnut. There's no dispute as for his talent as a footballer, but he is thick and a cnut of a human being.

Mate, a scenario if I may (and one given his talent not being unlikely); it's February 2009 and he scores his twenty-fifth goal of the season away at Stamford Bridge, Eastlands or Anfield - both you, me and the fella who made the chicken we had for tea will be up his arse and this saga will be in the past, admit it.

 

[Sultan]

So expect Real Madrid to finally give up on Ronaldo around the year 2128.

Easy to shut Madrid up.

It's upto Ronaldo

I am under contract, and until United say otherwise I have no say in the matter.

Welcome back.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Easy to shut Madrid up.

It's upto Ronaldo

I am under contract, and until United say otherwise I have no say in the matter.

Welcome back.

That's not gonna happen though, is it?

He wants a move to Madrid and will be doing everything in his power to keep his options open as long as possible.

cnutish behaviour but there you go.

 

[Feed Me]

I can't believe this saga.

I am totally beyond caring. Stay or go. Honestly could not give a toss.

 

[ThatOldRedMagic]

Easy to shut Madrid up.

It's upto Ronaldo

I am under contract, and until United say otherwise I have no say in the matter.

Welcome back.

Hi Sults. Yeah, I know it's easy but he won't say it. Pride? Tactics? Emoluments? Mendes? Who really knows. But for sure he'll be in a red shirt next term and that is all that really counts. SAF has built his team around him in some respects, hence the epic saga of this thread.

SAF to the Glazers; 'If he goes we are in for a lean spell. Whilst I realise this will delight Londonred64 on the Caf, I figure it's not part of your plans for taking the club to new heights as a brand, which will only happen in the short term if we keep the wee laddie. And frankly, so near to retirement as I am, if he were to disrupt my plans for the new team by leaving I might as well pack it in now whilst I'm ahead'

Glazers to SAF; 'Believe us, if it takes a few of our friends in the exit business back home to have a little chat with that epic failure Calderon, then that's what will happen.'

SAF; 'Aye well, I'll be away doon tae Carrington then.'

 

[Striker10]

It's a simple thing. Real aren't called real United or maybe they're in the process of renaming...

The point is Ronaldo HAS confirmed what Sir Alex said. He is staying this season. I suppose the reason he won't say I stay may additionally be if he says I stay people might think for 2/3 whatever years but we don't know the agreement they came too.

So if the interview was cut, and they cut out the winning trophies at united next season that should make you happy

Forget waiting for I stay, it won't happen...but he did confirm he'll be here next season and it's not his fault in this instance the bastards cut the interview so that it looks like he's going against Sir Alex's stance

we know what the media do.

 

[Transfer United Till I Die]

Don't suppose you know where I could read a full transcript of this interview?

Sorry mate I don't. All I can say is that he talks about improving and winning trophies with United next year and says that he will be motivated to play for us. He also talks about Fergie as a man and the influence he has had on him.

He didn't say anything we don't know. I'd say he's keeping his options open in case United accept an offer but won't be upset to stay.

 

[Transfer United Till I Die]

Oh, and I forgot. He said that he didn't think that he is a slave and that people have misinterpreted Blatters and then his comments.

 

[Transfer United Till I Die]

It's a simple thing. Real aren't called real United or maybe they're in the process of renaming...

The point is Ronaldo HAS confirmed what Sir Alex said. He is staying this season. I suppose the reason he won't say I stay may additionally be if he stays I stay people might think for 2/3 whatever years but we don't know the agreement they came too.

So if the interview was cut, and they cut out the winning trophies at united next season that should make you happy

Forget waiting for I stay, it won't happen...but he did confirm he'll be here next season and it's not his fault in this instance the bastards cut the interview so that it looks like he's going against Sir Alex's stance

we know what the media do.

He unquestionably said that in the interview I saw.

 

[ThatOldRedMagic]

Oh, and I forgot. He said that he didn't think that he is a slave and that people have misinterpreted Blatters and then his comments.

We've got to see this in full; get to it peeps. (fekkin media - who ever again will give any credence to anything in print or on TV?)

 

[Striker10]

He unquestionably said that in the interview I saw.

I believe you and its the news we wanted. Maybe not the exact words but while he could say I stay...it's pretty conclusive what he said in the interview who he'll be playing for and additionally the misinterpretation of the blatter comments isn't really suprising so if he's saying that, then alls well (for now)