Ferguson - smart guy?

[Deathy]

Didn't he fight tooth and nail to keep Ronaldo?

[TBM]

Didn't he fight tooth and nail to keep Ronaldo?

Which made Madrid even more determined to get him and they had this "pre-contract" in place which meant it was either £80m to Man Utd or £40m to Ronaldo......so Utd just made out he was going nowhere to make Real bid the £80m

[Victor Meldrew]

As much as I don't like the man or his club I do respect his normal take on things that players don't better themselves when they leave Man Utd and the only way is down.
I think that's why moderate players like O'Shea and Wes Brown stick around.
As for Ronaldo it would be a pity for world football and entertainment if he could no longer perform at his exceptionally high level.

[Smoking Kills Dancing Doe]

Good I hope he never plays again.

Diving bastard.

Much rather watch the shite old cloggers who kicked him up in the air every game he played.....

[TBM]

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1193040487675/1202803163137/noticia/Noticia/Cristiano_Ronaldo_injury_report_2009-11-05.htm

After examining the evolution of Cristiano Ronaldo's injury today, it was determined that there has been no clinical improvement of the bone edema in the center of his right ankle. The player cannot, therefore, begin training and must continue treatment and relief work until another examination is carried out.

EXTENDED MEDICAL REPORT:
Regarding the clinical evolution of Cristiano Ronaldo's right ankle, and following and MRI and CT scan, because of the persistance of bone edema in the right ankle, the player and medical staff have decided to consult with Professor Van Dyjk, who operated on the same ankle a year and a half ago.

Speculation is he might be out for the season.

Which could be good news for England when we play Portugal in the QF of the WC