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ALL Ronaldo's future/comments/speculation
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Amen to that
I would also take that present. And I would tell them im hanging the poster up in my toilet where it belongs.
Nothing really of note to add to this thread over the last couple of days I see, no announcement. Was it even ever made for certain that there was going to be a statement? I saw so haphazard translation of an innocuous interview he may have done in Portuguese on here but apart from that there wasn't anything concrete that there would be. In fact, the last thing I read which was actually from Ronaldo was the interview where he said he wants to be a legend in the mould of George Best, David Beckham etc. I may be misinformed but that is the last piece of real evidence I remember of an actual interview from Ronaldo. The whole 2-3 days thing seemed like a fabrication to me at the time, and it seems to be proving that way. Since there all I have read are articles without quotes or evidence saying he wants to complete his dream move to Real Madrid etc, no evidence just third-rate sources from his godfather, uncle and then all the conflicting reports from Calderon.
I think all this interest from Real Madrid has made his head spin a bit, but for me he has said nothing anywhere as bad to suggest that he's a "traitor" or anything to that effect. I have however read articles which are trying to stir some serious turd to feed to the public and try to squeeze every little bit of juice out of a story which has been mostly one-sided as Real have done 75% of the talking and the other quarter mostly attributed to Sir Alex and David Gill. It is fair to say that Ronaldo could kill this off, but has he been directly quizzed on it? Has anyone asked him do you want to move to Real Madrid and was his response yes? No. So for now at least, I'm content with the way things are and I'm sure that Ronaldo's focus is going into Euro 2008 and Portugal's match on Saturday against Turkey.
However, if these numerous articles are proven right then fair enough. I will not resent Cristiano Ronaldo. The guy has given me a lot of happiness as he was integral to both the Premierships we have won and the Champions League this year too. Without him, we probably would not have achieved those feats and he has been the best player in the world over the past season. Not only his achievements, but his style of play is befitting of the Manchester United way - without fear, exciting fans, attacking, quick etc. To me he is already a legend, he was the most important player and top goalscorer in the Champions League campaign this season and we are European Champions for only the third time in our 130 year history - a player who is so essential to our team that has achieved that deserves to be a legend in my eyes, not even mentioning everything else he has done for us. Also, if you consider that we had gone 3 years without a title and he did so much for us to win it - he gave everything to the cause. Especially taking into account the amount of committment he showed at the start of that campaign, being the hate figure of a foreign country at 21 years of age and doing what he did is surreal.
Of course, I would love to see him stay here for many more years...but if that does not happen, it will not sour what he has achieved with us and helped us to achieve. We have seen many great players leave and regardless of whether it was under a dark cloud or not, Manchester United carries on. I believe he will stay and hope he will, but if not then thank you very much and good luck for the future Ronaldo...but Manchester United will move on and another legend will be born.
Apologies for dragging on (a bit like this saga) but just wanted to put across my view (got the thread right this time too hah).
I think all this interest from Real Madrid has made his head spin a bit, but for me he has said nothing anywhere as bad to suggest that he's a "traitor" or anything to that effect. I have however read articles which are trying to stir some serious turd to feed to the public and try to squeeze every little bit of juice out of a story which has been mostly one-sided as Real have done 75% of the talking and the other quarter mostly attributed to Sir Alex and David Gill. It is fair to say that Ronaldo could kill this off, but has he been directly quizzed on it? Has anyone asked him do you want to move to Real Madrid and was his response yes? No. So for now at least, I'm content with the way things are and I'm sure that Ronaldo's focus is going into Euro 2008 and Portugal's match on Saturday against Turkey.
However, if these numerous articles are proven right then fair enough. I will not resent Cristiano Ronaldo. The guy has given me a lot of happiness as he was integral to both the Premierships we have won and the Champions League this year too. Without him, we probably would not have achieved those feats and he has been the best player in the world over the past season. Not only his achievements, but his style of play is befitting of the Manchester United way - without fear, exciting fans, attacking, quick etc. To me he is already a legend, he was the most important player and top goalscorer in the Champions League campaign this season and we are European Champions for only the third time in our 130 year history - a player who is so essential to our team that has achieved that deserves to be a legend in my eyes, not even mentioning everything else he has done for us. Also, if you consider that we had gone 3 years without a title and he did so much for us to win it - he gave everything to the cause. Especially taking into account the amount of committment he showed at the start of that campaign, being the hate figure of a foreign country at 21 years of age and doing what he did is surreal.
Of course, I would love to see him stay here for many more years...but if that does not happen, it will not sour what he has achieved with us and helped us to achieve. We have seen many great players leave and regardless of whether it was under a dark cloud or not, Manchester United carries on. I believe he will stay and hope he will, but if not then thank you very much and good luck for the future Ronaldo...but Manchester United will move on and another legend will be born.
Apologies for dragging on (a bit like this saga) but just wanted to put across my view (got the thread right this time too hah).
that's cause you've been spending too much time in this thread. All the negativity eventually gets to you.
I would have pulled my pants down and wiped my arse with it. Then handed it back to him.
"A little bit of me to take back with you to Madrid"
"A little bit of me to take back with you to Madrid"
They do play 4-3-3 pretty often with RvN upfront and Raul + a winger on the flanks using three central midfielders of Guti, Gago, Diarra, Sneijder.
It's the drip, drip, drip effect.
These comments from his Portugese "friends" and him making a show of taking that Real Madrid poster were the final straw(s)
I'm still hoping against hope that he's trying to flush a new contract out of the grass but all the noises coming from United in the last 24 hours make this an extremely unlikely outcome, whether or not this is what he actually wants.
Lets consider the facts -
1. Ronaldo could have easily joined Real a couple of seasons ago after the world cup Rooney incident. The whole of England and even a lot of United fans were against him. But he didn't ask for a transfer even though any other continental player in the same situation would have.
2. He could have asked for a transfer to Real at the end of last season too. But he didn't - because United were negotiating a new contract. He could have not signed that contract, forced United to sell him at a lower price last season than his value and pocketed a hefty joining bonus from Real.
3. The likes of Rio, Terry, Scheva, Ballack, Kaka, Henry are reportedly being paid more than him.
For those who are questioning why he doesn't end the speculation by saying he will be staying at United, he has already stated that several times over the last few weeks. Alternatively, if he wants a transfer, he could have easily made a statement to that effect too. IMO, the only possible thing to be gained by this saga via the media interviews is to try and force United into offering him a contract on par with the top earners in the world.
Real are reportedly willing to double his current wages, are one of the greatest clubs in the world and his dream club. If United don't offer the best wages to arguably the best player in the world, why should Ronnie be slated?
1. Ronaldo could have easily joined Real a couple of seasons ago after the world cup Rooney incident. The whole of England and even a lot of United fans were against him. But he didn't ask for a transfer even though any other continental player in the same situation would have.
2. He could have asked for a transfer to Real at the end of last season too. But he didn't - because United were negotiating a new contract. He could have not signed that contract, forced United to sell him at a lower price last season than his value and pocketed a hefty joining bonus from Real.
3. The likes of Rio, Terry, Scheva, Ballack, Kaka, Henry are reportedly being paid more than him.
For those who are questioning why he doesn't end the speculation by saying he will be staying at United, he has already stated that several times over the last few weeks. Alternatively, if he wants a transfer, he could have easily made a statement to that effect too. IMO, the only possible thing to be gained by this saga via the media interviews is to try and force United into offering him a contract on par with the top earners in the world.
Real are reportedly willing to double his current wages, are one of the greatest clubs in the world and his dream club. If United don't offer the best wages to arguably the best player in the world, why should Ronnie be slated?
I enjoyed the read and feel very much the same way - thanks for your saga contribution.
Tell you what, IK, don't think I've ever enjoyed reading one of your posts as much as that one.
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Phew, so that's a relief. He's staying then?
Sad but true - playing for love and loyalty sounds great, but faced with doubling your money and going to the job you always had as a "one day, maybe" - it's a rare employee who'd reject it out of hand. And, as United have reminded many a player in the past, he's an employee.
Mind you, I still don't think Madrid have got the funding for the deal they were talking about unless United sell him in a fit of bargain-basement-knockdown-price pique, and I think United have made it clear that they won't do that.
That exact same article has already been posted. On this very page.
No wonder the fecking thread is so long!
160K views. Think somethings up at'mill.
Actually its "trouble at'mill !"
What do I know, I'm Irish. We just grew the grain, you cnuts milled it
What do I know, I'm Irish. We just grew the grain, you cnuts milled it
They don't, they nearly always play a 4-2-3-1, like us.
More or less the same thing. Have you seen them play regularly? Raul has quite often been forced to take on more of a winger role even though it doesn't really suit him.
I would think so unless United don't offer him a better contract. If the club is unwilling to negotiate better terms, then he'll leave - this summer or next is irrelevant in the larger scheme of things.
He may not have as good a season next year. Is it even possible to have a better season than 40+ goal Premiership + Champions league winning season? This is the best moment for him to ask for a vastly improved contract and both Ronaldo and his agent know it.
His price will drop the moment he publicly asks to be transfer listed. All this talk of letting him 'rot in the reserves' is bollocks. If he has decided to go, would the Glazers take 60 million now or let him rot in the reserves, pay him 100k a week and accept about 40 million next summer ?
for those that believe he is off to madrid, how would he get on with Ruud at Madrid?
Whenever I played FM, I never got any problems with my players... dont know what the hell Fergie is doing so wrong
LOL! wasn't that part of "the story" as to why Rudd was sold? I wonder if this means he moves again?
Do Holland play Portugal in the Euros?
Why the feck would he leave Utd and not play at least in the World Club Championship? Win the Ballon D'or. It's not like time is running out for him, he's 23 not 33, the greaseball.
Would Ronaldo like to be in the reserves potentially until 2012. It's easy to say I want to leave, but would he be prepared to not kick a ball for 4 years. Lose all the endorsement and be viewed as a mercenary cnut. I mean it can work both ways.
Ronaldo will make his decision "In 2-3 minutes"
Allegedely
Allegedely
To be fair, you dont get many chances to join a club like Real. He has turned them down for the last couple of seasons. If he doesnt move this season, they may eventually get tired like United were when Atletico refused to sell Torres.
what? feck off!
So he's leaving then?
Ronaldo is about to win the World Footballer of the year, and just scored 42 goals in a single season.
What the feck had Torres achieved before United decided to pass up on him?
Real (and every other big club in Europe) will be tracking Ronaldo for the rest of his career, no doubt about that.
To be fair, you dont get many chances to become a legend in a club like United.
yep, the idea that madrid would stop sniffing isnt going to happen. They have no ethics, they don't care if they embarrass themselves
Fergie said "he's more than confident he's staying"
That means he's definitely probably staying. That's good.
That means he's definitely probably staying. That's good.
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