Ronaldo Plays Monopoly

Cristiano Ronaldo has developed a new habit, that of purchasing properties just like you and I would during a game of Monopoly. His portfolio currently consists of four homes which include a £4 million home in Cheshire.

He recently added to his property portfolio further by buying a hotel, which overlooks the sea on Porto Santo, an island near his native Madeira, according to The Sun. A Manchester United insider reportedly told the newspaper: "If he carries on like this he'll have more properties than a Monopoly board."

Ronaldo already owns a villa and a flat near Lisbon, has bought a house in Madeira for his mum and invested in boutiques for his sister. He is also set to build a £6.1m home in Portugal.

Last month it emerged that Cristiano Ronaldo had reportedly registered 'CR9' as a trademark - as sources in Spain suggest he has been promised the number 9 shirt by Real Madrid.

The Manchester United star had already claimed CR7 for use on merchandise and his agent Jorge Mendes registered the new motif with the National Institute of Industrial Property in Lisbon. Mendes is said to have been in talks with Madrid president Ramon Calderon over a £77m summer move to the Bernabeu.

I have this bizarre image in my head of Ronnie running his hotel and becoming a rather ropey charatcter not unlike Basil Fawlty.....Back To Home Page...

A Message To You Calderon !!

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a big hint he sees his long-term future
at Manchester United. The Portuguese star was linked with a £80m
move to Real Madrid last summer but stayed after a last-ditch change
of heart — and boss Alex Ferguson’s refusal to sell. Now after last
term’s League and Champions League double, Ronaldo says he can
fulfil his ambitions at United.

He said: “Last season was the best moment of my career but I know
I can get even better. I want to score more, win more trophies. I’m
at the right club for that. Last season enabled me to achieve great
things on many levels and I’m really happy. I’m lucky as I have a
great relationship with everyone at United.” .....Back To Home Page

Ronaldo Hinting He May Stay With United Next Year

Manchester United fans can breathe a little easier after Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he sees himself staying at Old Trafford next season. He was at the centre of this summer's longest-running transfer saga as Spanish giants Real Madrid sought to prise the Portugal superstar away from United.

Ronaldo revealed at the time that he was keen to play for Madrid, but ultimately announced he was going to stay with United for "another year at least". I never expected that to be the final word on the matter though, with the assumption that Madrid - and possibly other clubs - would make a renewed bid for Ronaldo next summer.
However, the likelihood of the former Sporting Lisbon player leaving Old Trafford in the next 12 months appears to have become a little more remote following comments Ronaldo made in an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca. When asked where he was going to play next season, Ronaldo said: "Only God knows the future. I insist that I am a Manchester United player and now I think that next year I will continue here."

Ronaldo admitted United manager Sir Alex Ferguson played a huge part in his decision to commit his immediate future to the Red Devils following this summer's transfer speculation.

"He has been a key person. I respect him a lot, because it was him who signed me and he has played a very important part in all that I have won," said Ronaldo, who met with Ferguson in July in Portugal to discuss his future. In Lisbon I reached an agreement with him and it was decided that the best thing for all was to continue. He listened to my arguments and I listened to his. Now I understand that it was the correct decision. I am with Manchester United body and soul."

Ronaldo's comments, which appeared in the second part of a lengthy interview with Marca on Sunday, were published just two days after Madrid president Ramon Calderon insisted his club's pursuit of Ronaldo was officially over. When asked to comment on the possibility of one day down the line playing for Madrid, Ronaldo added: "I'm a Manchester United player. I want to respect this club, my team-mates and the fans, and I prefer not to talk of other teams at this moment."

Calderon reiterated his club's stance on BBC Radio Five Live Sportsweek programme on Sunday morning that the saga is in the past.

"He is playing in Manchester. It's something that's been closed. Manchester didn't want to sell the player - we can't do anything. It's not our intention to get in trouble with any club. Manchester is one of the biggest clubs in the world and we want to have a good relationship. In fact I have a good relationship with (United chief executive) David Gill. We will not do anything against them. I don't see any way of doing it even at the end of the season. We tried in a friendly way last summer but Manchester was very clear. They didn't want to sell the player and that's all. For us it's something that's over now. You never know what life is going to say in the future but it's not our intention. I have to say very clearly that Real Madrid wants to have a very good relationship with Manchester - to not disturb them with signings that Manchester do not want to accept."

Madrid were not the only club to be linked with move for Ronaldo this summer, with United's neighbours Manchester City reportedly weighing up a mega-money bid for the winger. However, Ronaldo cannot see himself swapping the red of United for the blue of City, saying:

"No, it hasn't crossed my mind. I can't imagine one day leaving United to go to City." .....Back To Home Page