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Cristiano Ronaldo can underline his claim to be the best player in the world against Roma on Wednesday

Who is the best player in the world? Rafael Benitez has a standard response. “It’s impossible,” the Liverpool manager likes to say. “It could be someone we don’t know who is playing in the second division in Argentina.” So that’s what he was thinking when he took transfer market punts on hapless Sebastian Leto and Gabriel Paletta. In theory, Benitez could still be right. In all probability he is just being contrary. Sometimes the obvious batters you over the head. Cristiano Ronaldo is making the rest of the game concussed.
It is becoming impossible to ignore Ronaldo’s claim to be the definitive answer to football’s favourite pub question. In Rome on Tuesday his Chilean opponent, David Pizarro, was left complaining about the Portuguese youngster’s tricks. His gripes sounded sourer than those of an audience volunteer who asks for a refund after being embarrassed by a hypnotist. Pizarro said: “There’s no doubt he [Ronaldo] has quality but it’s also true that he has a big head.” And he would not have been the only South American based in Italy to be offended by Ronaldo’s extrovert, match-winning performance. In Milan, Kaka must have been cursing. The Brazilian has spent two years being almost universally regarded as football’s finest exponent, and he has the talent to reassert himself, but right now Ronaldo deserves the accolade.
We must wait until December for the next time the World Player of the Year is awarded, a title won by Kaka in 2007. In the meantime, a more famous crown is within Ronaldo’s grasp. The European Golden Shoe, handed to the best league goalscorer, is rich in history and will forever be associated with its inaugural winner, a committed Ronaldo fan who knows him well. It is his compatriot, Eusebio, who was the first winner in 1968.
Only one Englishman has his name on the Shoe and, oddly, it is Kevin Phillips, who won it after scoring 30 times in his annus mirabilis of 1999-2000. Curiously, given that among the continent’s big five leagues, the English top division is seen as the most open, Phillips is one of only three players to scoop the Golden Shoe while based in this country. The others are Ian Rush and Thierry Henry, a two-time winner. No Manchester United player has ever held the title.
The Golden Shoe, administered by the publishers of World Soccer, uses a weighting system to give players in the major leagues a chance against the strikers from such as the Albanian and Faroese divisions who would otherwise have it sewn up. Goals scored in the best divisions, such as the English Premier League, are awarded two points; those in the intermediate divisions, such as the Scottish Premier League, 1.5 points; and those in the weakest divisions, such as the League of Wales, a single point. It is why Rhys Griffiths of Llanelli, with 37 points, is sixth in the standings despite scoring 37 times compared to Ronaldo, who has scored 26 league goals and has 52 points. Fernando Torres and Emmanuel Adebayor hold fourth and fifth places respectively, but Adebayor is a little too far behind, and while Torres is capable of the type of heavy goal burst needed to take him ahead of Ronaldo, with Liverpool concentrating on Europe the chances of him doing so are slim.
Nor does Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, third in the table, seem much danger to the Portuguese. The Ajax striker has already scored more times (29) but goals in the Dutch league are only worth 1.5 points and Huntelaar is running out of games. It leaves Sevilla’s Brazilian maverick, Luis Fabiano, as the only player likely to deprive Ronaldo, a lover of coloured footwear, from taking gold. Fabiano is four behind Ronaldo but Sevilla have two games more than Manchester United remaining in their league campaign.
If Ronaldo is often the victim of rough play, Fabiano was once one of its keenest perpetrators. During his early career his misdemeanours were almost as numerous as his goals. On one occasion, in the Copa Libertado-res, an opponent from River Plate had his neck marked by Fabiano’s studs. Mr Angry only calmed down when he worked under Sevilla’s former manager, the serene Juande Ramos.
The similarity between Ronaldo and Fabiano is that neither began as heavy scorers. Fabiano has 22 goals in 23 games this season but had previously scored 22 in 75 games. Ronaldo’s first year at United brought six goals in total; his second nine but only five in the league, and in Europe he was outscored by David Bellion. His third season saw Ronaldo reach double figures for the first time but it was only in his fourth campaign, 2006-07, that he became a scorer of substance. And yet his 23 goals last season, which seemed remarkable at the time for a wide player, now appear paltry beside his 36 strikes in all competitions in 2007-08.
Club records lie within Ronaldo’s reach. Denis Law, 44 seasons ago, is the last United player to reach 30 league goals for the season and the most ever scored was 32, by Dennis Viollett, in 1959-60. Law’s overall record for a season, 46 goals, is unlikely to be broken but all you need to know about how prolific Ronaldo has been is that he has already scored more than Ruud van Nistelrooy ever managed in a league campaign.
Sir Alex Ferguson has no specific explanation for Ronaldo’s development, regarding his scoring as merely one expression of a brilliant all-round game. “It is something we didn’t know he had,” said Ferguson. “When we signed him as a young player what enthused was his ability to attack defenders. He was always a wide player as a kid and we bought him on that basis. That’s why we keep playing him there, because it’s difficult to attack players in the wide positions.”
Ferguson surprised Roma by using Ronaldo as a central striker but does not imagine repeating the tactic on a regular basis. “Not when he can do what he does from the wing. But he could play anywhere, I’m telling you,” Ferguson said. “It’d be no problem.”
Bernd Schuster, Real Madrid’s manager, last week proclaimed Ronaldo the best in the world in what appeared to be another attempt by the Spanish club to unsettle United’s totem. “In a couple of years he [Ronaldo] may be wearing the white shirt at the Bernabeu.” Ferguson is not alone in wondering whether Schuster himself will still be at the Bernabeu in two years, given Real’s love of sacking managers, and reacted wearily. “We get used to it. It’s Real’s way of tapping the player and Uefa don’t do anything about it, so there’s no point bothering,” Ferguson said. “Ronaldo is delighted here. United is his place.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo on Holiday With Hot Girlfriend Nereida Gallardo...And She's Topless
With a headline "Dive In, Ronaldo", the London Sun has posted photos of Cristiano Ronaldo's hot girlfriend, Nereida Gallardo, topless on deck of the footballer's yacht while on holiday.
He took to the diving board as Nereida lounged around on a yacht — tanning her bot, according to the Sun (see photos here)

The website TheSpoiler.co.uk - with a photo of Gallardo (left) - begs the question: "Is Nereida Gallardo Hot or Not?

"It’s not that she’s totally fugly, it is that he can do better," commented one reader. "Also the whole “it’s been my life dream to be WAG” and that she is a “struggling topless model” (Thanks to the Sun for that description) that really annoys me. Couldn’t he be with a girl who hides her gold-diggerness better? And is maybe a successful topless model?"

Gallardo has been a hot read around these parts with Gambling911.com previously featuring articles on her reported lesbian romp and a possible Cristiano Ronaldo Nereida Gallardo marriage.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, is embroiled in a tug-of-war between his Manchester United club and Real Madrid.

Ramón Calderón, the Real Madrid president, reportedly is offering €85 million over a period of years to lure Ronaldo in.... even more tempting that Nereida's ability to lure him in with that hot body of hers.

And there is more speculation that Ronaldo could be coming to Spain.
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Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Paris Hilton

Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton was snubbed by a soccer star in a Hollywood club on Tuesday night.

The hotel heiress - who is currently dating Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden - attempted to party with Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo at exclusive nightspot Villa - but he wasn't interested.

A source said: "Paris was all over him. The moment he arrived, she went over to his private table. At one point, she pushed her chest together and made a point of trying to snuggle up against him.

"But Ronaldo clearly wasn't interested in Paris. He turned his back on her."

Paris, who was wearing a short peach dress, wasn't the only female reveller who failed to impress the 23-year-old millionaire sportsman.

The source added to website MailOnline: "Every girl in the club was checking him out but Paris couldn't take her eyes off him. You could tell he enjoyed the attention but he didn't really want anything to do with any of the girls.

"He just sipped vodka soda in the corner of the club with his friends."

Ronaldo, who hobbled into the club on crutches nursing an ankle injury, is believed to be single following his split from his model girlfriend Nereida Gallardo last week.

The Portuguese athlete was accompanied by a group of male friends and arrived at Villa following a business dinner at Hollywood steak restaurant STK.

Source:Tonight

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Girlfriend Gemma Atkinson
According to British newspaper reports, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been dating ex-Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson since January 2007. Although Cristiano has been dating Gemma for around 7 months, there is still no pictures that show the supposed couple together which has led some people to believe that Gemma Atkinson made the story up to boost her profile.
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Before Cristiano Ronaldo started dating Gemma Atkinson he was seeing a sexy Portuguese model called Merche Romero, who was quite a lot older than Ronaldo; around 30 years of age at the time they started dating. She now presents shows on Portuguese television.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Girlfriend Break Up

According to recent reports from the tabloids, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gemma Atkinson are no longer dating one another.

The shock revelation comes after Gemma was seen out enjoying herself with another Premiership striker - Wigan Athletic's latest signing Marcus Bent. Gemma was spotted at Chessington World of Adventures with Marcus, and according to various sources the couple looked very much together.

Then not long after this shock, Gemma was photographed again with Marcus - this time out clubbing together. Even though it appears that Gemma is cheating on Ronaldo, is is rumoured that Gemma Atkinson is no longer dating Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gemma was interviewed on Channel 4 not long ago, and in the interview she stated that she is no longer Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend.

Carlos Tevez says United should let Cristiano Ronaldo go to Real Madrid

Carlos Tévez risked incurring the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson yesterday when he broke rank by claiming that Manchester United should grant Cristiano Ronaldo his wish and let him join Real Madrid.

Rio Ferdinand has led the chorus of pleas from United players urging Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford, but Tévez, the Argentina striker, believes that the club should not stand in the Portugal forward's way if he requests a move. “The [United] team has great players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, of course,” Tévez said. “It's clear that he is a very important player for us, but this is a personal decision, which is up to only him.

“I understand Cristiano. Every footballer wants to play at Real Madrid. On the other hand, I also think that everyone wants to play for Manchester United, but if what he seeks is something else, I think that should be respected. I have not talked to him, but when these things happen, neither side feels good.”

United made it clear that Ronaldo will not be sold after Ferguson, the manager, met the 23-year-old in Lisbon last week, but that appears to have done little to deter Real, even though a bid has yet to be lodged. Ramón Calderón, the Real president, and Bernd Schuster, the club's coach, have made no secret of their desire to sign Ronaldo, and yesterday Guti and Raúl, two of the club's senior players, spoke in support of the move.

Wesley Sneijder, the Real midfield player, claimed recently that some of Real's first-team squad would take umbrage if Ronaldo signed for the club on wages far in excess of theirs - with the Spanish champions reportedly prepared to pay him up to £200,000 a week - but Guti disagrees.

“We would be delighted to have him,” the Real playmaker said. “He wouldn't upset the good atmosphere and, anyway, people tell me he's a great person and a good team player. Everyone works to earn as much as they can get and if he's one of the best players in the world, he should earn more. Maybe he won't win you the Champions League on his own, but he's very tricky and he'll win you games. With players like that, you've always got chances to win plenty of titles.”

Guti's sentiments were echoed by Raúl. “I see no reason why he would cause problems,” the Spain forward said. “I think it could be very positive because we have a great squad with a lot of big players and it is obvious that if a player of a very high level joined he would be welcome and helped to adapt. Our good form will continue whether Cristiano comes or not - and at whatever price. Nothing will break up the unity we currently have.

“I think that Cristiano is a player that everyone would want. He is certainly one of the best, but it is a sporting and a technical decision. If they [club management] believe he is necessary, they will try and sign him.”

David Gill, the United chief executive, however, has reiterated that Ronaldo will not be sold at any price, with Real said to be willing to pay £67.5million for the player. “We made it clear to them [Real Madrid] from Day 1 we wouldn't welcome a bid, it wouldn't be accepted and therefore I don't think there is much point in putting one in,” he said. “That's where we are at with the situation.”

Cristiano Ronaldo SINGLE AGAIN

RONALDO SINGLE AGAIN?

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly single again after telling Nereida Gallardo that he was getting 'bored' of her!

The pair spent a loved-up two weeks together in Sardinia, but it seems that Ronaldo has decided that he needs a clean break. Whether that means he will stay in Manchester, where he is settled, or move to Madrid for a new life remains to be seen. It was believed that Nereida was one of the key forces in helping Ronaldo to choose a Spanish future rather than an English one.

A source in The Sun (admittedly not the most reliable of newspapers) said “There was constant speculation that she was influencing his football career – but it just wasn’t true. “He had also become bored of the relationship. He’s a young man and felt it was the right time.”

Meanwhile, Nereida was claiming yesterday that they are still on - telling reporters who quizzed her on her home island of Mallorca that “This is all nonsense. I spoke to him today, like always. We are together. He told me he loves me and I him.”

The fact that this story has not been blocked by Ronaldo's legal team suggests that she may well be waiting a while for him to call her up next...

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MATCH REPORT

Manchester United 2-0 Bolton Wanderers
Wednesday 19th March 2008
Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United brushed aside Bolton to move three points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

It was United's game in hand on Arsenal and they did not waste it, while Chelsea drew 4-4 at Tottenham on what turned out to be an excellent night for Sir Alex Ferguson's team.

Ferguson left Wayne Rooney on the bench while Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs were rested completely as part of seven changes from the team that won at Derby.

But any hope Bolton had of a positive result dissolved when Ronaldo struck after eight minutes. Poor control from Abdoulaye Meite gifted possession to United and within seconds Carlos Tevez appeared to be clean through after controlling a cross from Louis Saha with his chest. It was a slightly heavy touch from the Argentine, allowing Ricardo Gardner to make a decent covering tackle, but after Bolton failed to clear the subsequent corner Ronaldo struck the ball into the floor and up into the opposition goal.

Bolton had set out with five across midfield - and a plan to frustrate their superior opponents, but within 20 minutes that hope lay in tatters.

A disappointing evening for Meite, which ended when he was withdrawn at the break, continued when his foul on Ronaldo was punished in brilliant fashion by the Portugal international. His strike from a central position 25 yards from goal swerved and dipped at the last moment, leaving Al Habsi helpless.

It was Ronaldo's 23rd Premier League goal of the season - taking him three clear of Fernando Torres at the top of the scoring table. It was also his 33rd goal of the campaign in all competitions - and takes him past the season record set by George Best in 1968 of 32 goals by a winger.

The match might have been different had Davies managed to convert an excellent cross from Danny Guthrie with the score at 1-0 but his cushioned volley was well saved.

Nemanja Vidic, Nani and Tevez all threatened before the break as United looked to exorcise the ghosts of the 1-0 defeat at the Reebok in December.

And Nani came close to a third seconds after the restart, only an excellent low save by Al Habsi stopping his free-kick.

To their credit, Bolton refused to be cowed and enjoyed an excellent period of play. Kuszczak made an excellent save to tip over a long-range strike from Nicky Hunt and the United keeper followed that with a low dive to thwart Gavin McCann. El-Hadji Diouf had the ball in the net from a free-kick but the goal was ruled out as the referee had not blown for him to take it.

United continued to pose a goal threat and Al Habsi did well to prevent Ronaldo completing his hat-trick.

Man Utd: Kuszczak, Hargreaves, Pique, Vidic (Brown 58), O'Shea, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Anderson (Scholes 70), Nani, Saha (Rooney 70), Tevez.

Subs Not Used: Foster, Evra.

Goals: Ronaldo 9, 19.

Bolton: Al Habsi, Steinsson, Meite (Hunt 46), Andrew O'Brien, Gardner, Diouf, McCann, Guthrie (Giannakopoulos 82), Joey O'Brien, Taylor, Davies.

Subs Not Used: Walker, Campo, Rasiak.

Booked: Andrew O'Brien, Steinsson.

Manchester United pipped rivals Chelsea

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Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United
Sunday 11th May 2008
JJB Stadium, Wigan

Manchester United pipped rivals Chelsea to clinch their 17th title triumph with victory at Wigan. It sent manager Sir Alex Ferguson dancing down the touchline in the rain at the JJB Stadium in triumph as United were confirmed as champions, two points clear of runners-up Chelsea.

And for Giggs it was the perfect way to celebrate equalling United's appearance record of 758 games held by Sir Bobby Charlton, who was watching the game from the directors box. Charlton was equally elated and made his way to the tunnel to embrace Giggs after the final whistle.

There were ecstatic scenes as thousands of Manchester United supporters inside the JJB celebrated a second successive title as Giggs lifted the Premier League trophy.

Wigan were as good as their pre-match words, putting up fierce resistance before United made their superiority tell when it mattered. United were strengthened by the return of Rooney and Nemanja Vidic after injury, but Wigan proved more than a match in a closely-fought first half.

Paul Scholes was rightly booked by referee Steve Bennett for a wild challenge on Wilson Palacios as United fought to establish a foothold, although he also posed their best early threat with a 20-yard shot which he pulled wide.

Boyce then wasted a half-chance for Wigan before Steve Bruce's side were denied what looked to be a penalty after 22 minutes when Rio Ferdinand leaned to block Jason Koumas's shot with his upper arm. Wigan's frustration increased 11 minutes later when Bennett pointed to spot after Rooney tumbled under Boyce's challenge and Ronaldo sent Chris Kirkland the wrong way with the minimum of fuss.

Scholes was then the beneficiary of remarkable leniency from referee Bennett when, having already been booked, he blatantly blocked Palacios as he escaped down the right flank. As the whole stadium awaited the red card, Scholes and United were relieved when Bennett only delivered a stern lecture.

The second half began in a deluge, with the pitch becoming treacherous, and Ronaldo tested Kirkland with a rising 30-yard free-kick which the keeper turned over the top.

Wigan may have felt they were due a stroke of luck, and they got one after 52 minutes when Scholes was clearly fouled by Titus Bramble but referee Bennett and his assistants this time ignored United's claims.

United were more impressive after the break as they went in search of the second goal that would virtually seal the title, but Kirkland saved brilliantly low to his right from Rooney. Kirkland was Wigan's hero again after 58 minutes with a crucial block from Carlos Tevez's deflected shot.

United made a double change with 25 minutes left, sending on Owen Hargreaves for Scholes and Giggs for Ji-Sung Park in quick succession.The title was on its way to Old Trafford after 80 minutes, and fittingly it was veteran Giggs who scored the clincher, taking Rooney's clever pass in his stride to slide home a composed finish from 12 yards.

United's second, plus a late equaliser for Bolton at Chelsea, sparked scenes of wild celebrations among the visiting fans who will now focus on the European Cup final in Moscow.

Wigan: Kirkland, Boyce, Bramble, Scharner, Figueroa, Valencia, Palacios, Brown (King 81), Koumas, Bent (Sibierski 70), Heskey.

Subs Not Used: Pollitt, Taylor, Skoko.

Booked: Palacios, Heskey, Valencia.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes (Hargreaves 67), Park (Giggs 68), Tevez, Rooney.

Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Saha, Silvestre.

Booked: Scholes, Rooney.

Goals: Ronaldo 33 pen, Giggs 80.

Att: 25,133

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Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League Photo
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
United win on penalties
Wednesday 21st May 2008
Luzniki Stadium, Moscow

Manchester United won the Champions League by beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw. It sparked wild celebrations for Sir Alex Ferguson and his players in the Moscow rain as United won Europe's elite trophy for the third time, a triumph made more poignant as it came 50 years on from the Munich air crash.

Ferguson had made it his mission to take the trophy back to Manchester this year in memory of those who died, and those who survived, in the tragedy in Munich in February 1958. And it gave the 66-year-old Scot his second Champions League triumph, repeating the success against Bayern Munich in Barcelona in 1999.

The opening exchanges amounted to little more than sparring, but the game burst into life after 20 minutes following an aerial collision between Paul Scholes and Claude Makelele that left both players with a yellow card and the Manchester United veteran with a bloody nose.

Ronaldo had been giving Michael Essien a torrid time, and his threat was transformed into tangible results after 26 minutes when he soared above the Chelsea defender to meet Wes Brown's cross and head his 42nd goal of the season.

Chelsea were almost gifted an equaliser in bizarre circumstances seven minutes later when Van der Sar was forced to claw away a header from his own defender, Rio Ferdinand, after Drogba forced Lampard's cross into the six-yard box.

Petr Cech somehow denied Manchester United a second in the 34th minute after a stunning move that swept from one end of the field to the other in an instant and left Chelsea exposed. Wayne Rooney found Ronaldo with a raking pass, and his cross was delivered to perfection for Tevez, whose header was blocked by Cech - who then recovered to make a magnificent one-handed save from Michael Carrick's follow-up effort.

Tevez was denied again four minutes before the interval when he escaped the attentions of Makelele but could not slide in Rooney's low cross. United were left to regret their missed chances when Chelsea took advantage of several slices of good fortune to equalise on the stroke of half-time.

Essien's shot was speculative at best, but two crucial deflections off Vidic and Ferdinand saw the ball fall kindly for Lampard, who slotted in a neat finish - and his celebration demonstrated that the goal was dedicated to the memory of his late mother Pat, who died in April. Chelsea were transformed by the equaliser, passing with purpose and looking the more likely side.

And the much-debated Luzhniki Stadium pitch was suddenly starting to exert an influence, with both Ferdinand and Lampard suffering from cramp. Drogba had been a peripheral figure for much of the game, but he produced a moment of brilliance with 13 minutes left when he curled a right-foot shot against the post from 25 yards.

There was a moment of history three minutes from the end of normal time when Ryan Giggs replaced Scholes to make his 759th appearance for United, beating the previous club record held by United legend Charlton, who was watching from the stands.

United were left cursing 10 minutes into extra time when Chelsea captain Terry headed off the line miraculously from Giggs after Patrice Evra had shown pace and strength to fashion the opening. Rooney had suffered a frustrating evening, and he looked less than satisfied when he was hauled off as United introduced the pace and unpredictability of Nani.

Drogba was sent off four minutes from the end of extra time by Slovakian referee Lubos Michel for slapping Vidic after an ugly melee developed when Chelsea felt Tevez had been unsporting in returning the ball after a break for players to be treated for cramp.

The penalty shoot-out capped a thrilling game with passages of play of the highest calibre, with United dominating the first half but Chelsea showing huge reserves of character, resilience and ability to dominate after the break. Tevez and Carrick were on target for United as the shoot-out started, with Ballack and Juliano Belletti following suit for Chelsea.

Ronaldo then made a hash of his effort, stopping in his run-up before seeing his kick saved by Cech.

Lampard was successful from the spot and Owen Hargreaves scored under pressure before Ashley Cole's penalty took Chelsea to the brink of victory.

Nani scored to prolong the tension, but with defeat staring United in the face, Terry threw them a lifeline with his miss.

Substitutes Anderson and Kalou traded successful kicks before Giggs threw all the responsibility on Anelka as the shoot-out reached sudden death - and it proved too much for the striker, who saw his penalty palmed away by Van der Sar to crown United as kings of European football once again.

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown (Anderson 120), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Hargreaves, Scholes (Giggs 87), Carrick, Ronaldo, Tevez, Rooney (Nani 101).

Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Silvestre.

Booked: Scholes, Ferdinand, Vidic, Tevez.

Goals: Ronaldo 26.

Chelsea: Cech, Essien, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Makelele (Belletti 120), Lampard, Joe Cole (Anelka 99), Drogba, Malouda (Kalou 92).

Subs Not Used: Cudicini, Shevchenko, Obi, Alex.

Sent Off: Drogba (116).

Booked: Makelele, Carvalho, Ballack, Essien.

Goals: Lampard 45.

Man Utd win 6-5 on penalties

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