Cristiano Ronaldo News

RON RESTED IN RIOT
Cristiano Ronaldo was rested ahead of the big Champions League match, but Manchester United still crushed Arsenal four - nil! Darren Fletcher took on Ronaldo's Goal-scoring mantle




UNITED STUMBLES
In an emotional day for Manchester United, some 50 years on from the Munich disaster, Manchester United suffered a blow to theier title hopes - losing at home to Man City.




CRISTIANO: MAYBE I'M THE BEST
Cristiano Ronaldo has told the world that he wouldn't be surprised if he was named the best player in the World! The unusally humble Ronny also says that all he's ever wanted to do was play football, and he doesn't want to be a model!




RONALDO IS 23!
Celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming 23 by signing up to the Cristiano Ronaldo Fan Club for just a fiver! Thats 12 photos sent to your door and unlimited access for just £5!!!




RONALDO NEW HOME
Cristiano Ronaldo treated himself to a birthday present - a new house in Alderly Edge's 'footballer belt' with 5 luxurious bedrooms, a jacuzzi, home cinema, etc, etc... We hope it means he's planning on staying a while!




RONALDO MEGA DEAL?
Could Cristiano Ronaldo be about to sign a massive new contract? The News of the World says he's in line for a bumper £44m deal!




UNITED STUTTER
Manchester United stuttered to a draw with Tottenham at White Hart Lane, with Carlos Tevez managing to score with practically the last kick of teh match to take a point home.




RONALDO WENT TO ARSENAL?
Arsene Wenger has a reputation for grabbing talent when its young, and apparently Cristiano Ronaldo was at Arsenal on trial AHEAD of his move to Manchester United as a fresh-faced 17 year old!




HOW TO DO FREEKICKS LIKE RONALDO
Sir Alex Ferguson has gone and blown the secret to Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kicks! If you want to learn how to take free-kicks like Ronny (the Master) then read on!




BEST FREEKICK EVER?
After another unbelievable performance, Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to some intense questioning by the media - Was that the best free-kick goal he had ever seen?! Amazing!




ANOTHER TWO
The boy just keeps on scoring! Cristiano Ronaldo nailed all three points for United with an early double. I think even if he played with a blindfold on and his legs tied together he would score at the moment!




FERGIE WANTS 30
Sir Alex Ferguson wants Cristiano to score 30 goals this season - and if he does he'll reward him with even more money!




ANOTHER TWO
Not a vintage performance from United, but Cristiano Ronaldo still put the ball where it mattered - Twice! Ronny got two as United progressed in the FA Cup.




FANCLUB FOR JUST £7
As the season nears its climax, you can show your support for Cristiano Ronaldo by joining the Fan Club! Its Just £7 and gives you access to loads of high resoultion pics and vids, and you even get a 12-photo set sent out to you anywhere in the world!




REAL BACK OFF!
With Cristiano Ronaldo's Mum on the case, Pedrag Mijatovic has decided that he doesn't need to chase Ronny any more - even going as far as to say he thinks signing Cristiano is impossible!




MUM WANTS MADRID!
Cristiano Ronaldo probably won't be too happy with his mother tongith, after she told Spanish ewspaper AS that she wants Cristiano to move to Madrid because she is 'enchanted' by the city!




LAST-GASP HERO
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his good form with a last-minute goal that made sure all three points were heading to Old Trafford! United remain top of the table!




NO BREAK FOR RONALDO
Cristiano Ronaldo has told his boss that he doesn't want a mid-season break this year! Whilst the rest of us are dreaming about winter sun, Ronny wants to stay on the rainy Manchester training pitch!



REACTION: HATRICK HERO
What is the World saying about Cristiano Ronaldo and his fantastic hatrick? We track down the thoughts of Sir Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand, and Cristiano Ronaldo himself!




HATRICK HERO!
Cristiano Ronaldo was sensational in the second half as Manchester United blew away Newcastle! Cristiano stated the scoring with a freekick, and added another two great goals to get his first ever hatrick!

Cristiano Ronaldo Trivia

Cristiano Ronaldo Trivia
Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s idol is Luis Figo.

Cristiano Ronaldo was selected for the Portuguese Olympic football team for 2004.

Cristiano Ronaldo wears the number 7 shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in August 2003 for an initial £12,240,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal in the 2004 FA Cup Final against Millwall FC.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his full Manchester United debut against Wolves in August 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 2 goals that helped Manchester United beat Arsenal 4-2 at Highbury.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in a Suzuki TV advert.

Cristiano Ronaldo was voted player of the 2003/04 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’ss father named him after former American President Ronald Reagan.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first ever Portugese Manchester United player.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s parents’ names are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticized many times for diving in the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in several Nike adverts.

Before joining Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo played against them for Sporting Lisbon weeks later he was signed by Manchester United.

Sporting Lisbon signed Cristiano Ronaldo for their schoolboy team at the age of 13 for £1,500.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born into a poor family on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the Morrocan coast.

Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United as a long term replacement for David Beckham.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a very big idol in his hometown Madeira.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal against Kazakhstan in August 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United goal against Portsmouth FC at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo started playing for his local football side ‘Nacional’.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new five year contract with Manchester United in 2005.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s father passed away while he was on international duty in Russia.

In the first ever FIFPro awards Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the special young player of the year award.

After playing against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly, the Manchester United players urged the manager to sign Cristiano on the plane back to Manchester.

Cristiano Ronaldo bought a £1.5 million pound mansion in Cheshire which was previously owned by 3 former Manchester United players.

Cristiano Ronaldo drives a silver Porsche.

Cristiano Ronaldo flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion Rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear.

Cristiano Ronaldo grew up with his brother and 2 sisters.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Manchester United’s 1,000th league goal against Middlesbrough FC.

Cristiano Ronaldo wears the number 17 shirt whenever he plays for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2004.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new two year extension with Manchester United in 2005

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2004/05 season making 50 appearances and scoring 9 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career honors include FA Cup winner (2004) Euro 2004 finalist (2004) UEFA Team of the Year (2004) FA Cup finalist (2005) FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year (2005)

Cristiano was first spotted by former Liverpool F.C manager Gerrard Houllier at the age of 16.

Cristiano drives a red Ferrari 435.

Cristiano Ronaldo was League Cup Winner 2006.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the PFA’s player of the month for March in April 2006

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2005/06 season making 37 appearances 10 as a sub and scoring a season best for Manchester united with 12 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s house was robbed. Among the things that got stolen were his j Jewellery and his car.

Cristiano Ronaldo is of Morocon descent.

In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo won: PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans’ Player of the Year (Premiership), Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby’s Player of the Year, and Manchester United’s Players’ Player of the Year.

Cristiano Ronaldo was “Public Enemy no.1″ with English football fans after his part in Wayne Rooney’s sending off against Portugal, in the World Cup quarter finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes:
“I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join United.”

“I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.”

“I would be very proud if, one day, I’m held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It’s what I’m working hard towards.”

“I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”

“Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can’t it happen to me? I’m not worried I’m young - it’s an incentive to do the best I can.”

“Now we’re in the final we must win, and can’t think the job is over. We’ll give everything and we’re convinced we can do it.”

“The No 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.”

“There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world’s best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Awards & Honors:
English FA Cup (2004)
English League Cup (2006)
English FA Premier League (2007)
English FA Community Shield (2007)

U-21 European Footballer of the Year (2004)
English FA Premier League Footballer of the Year(2007)
English FA Premier League Young Footballer of the Year(2007)

Cristiano Ronaldo Career Highlights:
Club:
Years :1999–2003
Club : Sporting CP
Appearances (Goals) : 25 (3)

Years :2003–present
Club : Manchester United
Appearances (Goals) : 131 (35)

National team:
Years : 2003–present
Team : Portugal
Appearances (Goals) : 46 (17)

Cristiano Ronaldo Profile

Name: Cristiano Ronaldo
Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Nick Name: Cris, Ron, Ronnie, The Sultan Of The Stepover
Birth Date: February 05, 1985
Birth Place: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Nationality: Portuguese
EU Passport: Yes
Height: 6′ 1″ (184 cm)
Weight: 78 kg
National Team: Portugal
Club: Manchester United
Position: Attacking Midfielder [C]
Number: 7
Contract Expires: June 2012
Previous Clubs: CD Nacional, Sporting, Manchester United
International Debut: August 2003, vs Kazakhstan
Caps: 36
Goals: 12
World cups: Germany 2006 (4th)
Trade Mark: Much known for his fancy flicks and stepovers
Idol: Luis Figo (Portugal)
Distinction: First ever Portugese player to be picked by Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Portugal’s best and Manchester United’s darling midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was brought into this world on February 5, 1985 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. His mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and father Jose Dinis Aveiro had four children. His parents decided to name this future famous footballer after someone that you wouldn’t think a Portuguese family would normally consider. He was named after the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.

A passionate desire to play on the field and an undying love for football, Cristiano’s interest in the great sport of football started when he was just three years old. When Cristiano was around ten or so, word of his spectacular skills on the field was getting around his native country of Portugal. The young midfielder was soon getting a lot of much deserved interest from some of the most popular clubs in Portugal; Cristiano’s football future was looking very bright.

After stints with three different youth clubs, Andorinha, CD Nacional, and Sporting CP’s youth club, Ronaldo finally made his debut with his first senior club, Sporting CP or Sporting Clube de Portugal. An influential impression was made against his current club Manchester United in 2003 in front of world famous football manager Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United. This match resulted in an embarrassing loss for one of the English Premiership League’s best, Sporting handed Manchester United a beating with a final score of 3-1. Not only did Ferguson take notice of Cristiano’s amazing performance but the Manchester United players were absolutely blown away by the midfielder’s play. Cristiano Ronaldo’s on field heroics stirred up so much talk about him from the opposing United players that they were saying something that almost never gets said about any opponent, they said they would much rather play with him, rather than against him. What was to follow was nothing short of a surprise to many as a young Portuguese player was soon to take the world of football by storm.After a scintillating performance against the most famous football club in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo received instant respect and was finally considered as an elite football player. To Cristiano’s fortune Manchester United was in dire need of a midfielder after superstar David Beckhman left to play for Real Madrid. The void created by Beckham was huge and Manchester United had to fill it up with a superstar who could take them to the promised land. After a lot of speculation and drama surrounding the replacement, Manchester United finally signed Cristiano Ronaldo after his stint with Sporting CP ended in 2003.From the very day Cristiano signed with Manchester United, his football career took off and hasn’t slowed since. In the same year he also made his debut for the national team of Portugal playing in a match against Kazakhastan. In the following year, Ronaldo put up one of his best performances. In the World Cup qualifying games the superstar midfielder scored 7 goals and made his presence felt in the Portuguese national team. Only a year later in 2005, Cristiano Ronaldo netted 11 goals for his country in 25 appearances. Although the up and coming superstar was making waves in the international football stage, controversy hit in the 2006 World Cup and it involved someone that was closely linked to him at his club Manchester United.

Manchester United teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, striker for the English squad received a red card in a very important match, England versus Portugal in the World Cup quarterfinals. The real conflict wasn’t Rooney getting booted; it was the reason for the ejection that started the controversy that might have possibly turned the Manchester United squad upside down.

Arguably, most would agree that the whole situation was not the fault of Cristiano Ronaldo, but Rooney got in a dust up with a few of the Portugal players and Ronaldo got in the middle of the scuffle, bad idea. Unfortunately for Rooney, he accidentally stepped on the groin area of one of the Portuguese players. Ronaldo came up to the referee when Rooney was pleading his case and the English striker took it the wrong way and pushed his Manchester United teammate which eventually resulted in Rooney being sent off with a red card.

Once the dust settled and Portugal subsequently eliminated England from the World Cup, there was a lot of tension in the clubhouse of Manchester United and all signs pointed towards disaster. Cristiano Ronaldo was convinced that he needed to leave the famous football club since he felt it just couldn’t be the same between Rooney and himself after the World Cup, it was said he had his eyes on Spain’s popular club, Real Madrid.

Wayne Rooney saw things a little differently though, he wanted Cristiano to stay and why not, Cristiano is a premier player. Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson approached the midfielder before he made any rash decisions and eventually convinced him not to leave the club. After all was said and done, Rooney said the reason he got so mad because he didn’t want his United teammate to get involved and when Ronaldo did, he just snapped and disappointed.

As a result of what happened between Cristiano and Rooney, English fans lashed out against Ronaldo and he subsequently lost a lot of his fan base in England. Cristiano was booed and heavily criticized, being blamed for the exit of the English national team. Even with all of this controversy, problems and hatred from English fans that surrounded Cristiano following the aftermath of the World Cup, he responded with an impressive year with Manchester United and an eventual won the hearts of a large number of English fans who were ready to forgive the young man.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy as a footballer has basically just started and there will be many more World Cups and Manchester United matches, but one thing is undeniable, Ronaldo is one of the best in the world and he will be a midfielder to keep your eye on especially playing next to such great football players like Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Gemma Atkinson still a couple

Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Gemma Atkinson still a couple???
03 Sep 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo, the star footballer of Manchester United seems to be enjoying the rumors quite naughtily. The more he prefers to keep his personal life away from public glare the more he gets into the limelight and hence the barrage of rumors hitting him hard, but not as hard as he kicks the football. So he seems to enjoy them with a twinkling smile. Cristiano Ronaldo’s romance with Gemma Atkinson, the popular star of Hollyoaks, a British TV soap opera has taken a roller-coaster ride with both breaking up and reuniting on and off and rumors have been thick in the air that Gemma Atkinson of late is secretly dating Alan Smith, another Manchester United footballer. When confronted with the issue, Gemma Atkinson stoutly denied saying, “It is totally untrue to suggest I’ve cheated with Alan while I’ve been seeing Cristiano.”

Rival clubs are gunning for Cristiano Ronaldo News

News
Rival clubs are gunning for Cristiano Ronaldo
31 Jan 2008

The amazing Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has become the hot target for the rival clubs who are reportedly moving heaven and earth to lure away the super ace winger Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. Barcelona FC for one is in the race along with Real Madrid. Both the clubs have gone on a rebuilding spree much ahead of the transfer season began for 2008.

Since Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his desire to play in the Spanish league both the clubs began moving pawns in the right direction. While Barcelona FC is ready to offload their ace striker Ronaldinho, Real Madrid is coming up with a £45million bid to sign up the magnificent winger Cristiano Ronaldo who is in top form this season with 18 goals to his credit.

Amidst all the enticing drama, Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson are playing their cards close to the chest, not dropping any hint whether they would loose or keep their prized possession until 2012, the period for which Cristiano Ronaldo is tied up with Manchester United.