"I have great memories of my time in United" - Cristiano Ronaldo

                   

knowing that he will be the central figure of an epic last 16 tie when he returns to Old Trafford for the first leg next Wednesday, Real Madrid's Cristiano  Ronaldo in an interview to be published in Champions magazine on Wednesday,said: 

‘I have wanted to face United for some time because I have great memories of my time there.

‘Sir Alex taught me the basis of football. I arrived in Manchester when I was only 18.  He managed my career in the best possible way, and for me he is one of the most important people in football.

‘I still have an excellent relationship with him and it will be nice to see him again.

‘It will be a match in which I will feel a lot. I was there for six years and I have a lot of friends. It will be a match with a lot of emotion.’

Meanwhile in other news, Manchester United full back Patrice Evra plans to play on that emotion to win his personal battle against the winger. He told the club’s official magazine Inside United: 

‘It will be emotional for Ronny because he loves Manchester United. I hope the emotion will get to him. That will be perfect for us.

‘We don’t have to wind him up before this game because when he is angry he is at his best. ‘So, let’s just be nice. We can say “Welcome home, Ronny. It’s so nice to have you back, we love you, you are the best player!” 

‘We can kill him with love. We have already been texting each other. I hope he will get a great ovation because what he did for United was unbelievable. I miss him, too.’

Ballon d'Or 2012: ......and the Best Dessed is????

Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta announced as the three finalists for 2012 Ballon d’Or

The Spain-based trio are the final three in the race to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or award on 

January 7.

Barcelona superstar Messi is on track to beat Gerd Muller’s all-time record for the number 

of goals in a calendar year.

He is currently on 82 and needs just four more to pass the 85 scored by the Germany and 

Bayern Munich striker in 1972.

The Argie ace has already beaten the second-best record of 75 — set by Brazilian legend Pele 

while playing for Santos in 1958.

His biggest rival is Ronaldo who despite trailing Messi in the goal-scoring stakes, was the 

main man in Real Madrid’s Spanish title triumph.

A bizarre coincidence involving Ronaldo and Messi revealed

                    

A BIZARRE coincidence involving two of the world’s greatest footballers and their sons has been revealed

Portuguese Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is 869 days older than Argentina and Barcelona 

magician Lionel Messi.

But astonishingly, Ronaldo’s son — Cristiano Ronaldo Junior — is ALSO 869 days older than 25-year-old 

Messi’s lad, Thiago.

Messi’s girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to their lad on Friday while Ronaldo Junior arrived on 

June 17, 2010.

Last night fans drew attention to the facts on Twitter.

Daz McNally wrote: “Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were born 869 days apart, and their sons (CR Jr + Thiago) 

were also 869 days apart. How amazing is that?”

Ronaldo, 27 — born on February 5, 1985 — has sole custody of his son after a mystery mum gave birth to him.

Portuguese media claim he paid a US surrogate.

Messi was born on June 24, 1987.

Five Famous EPL players short listed alongside Messi and Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or

Manchester City had Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and Mario Balotelli nominated following their title triumph. Rooney’s United team-mate Robin van Persie was listed for his goalscoring exploits with Arsenal before his transfer. The Spanish La liga has eleven players in the list.

See full list after the jump.........

El Clasico: Messi 2-2 Ronaldo

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As the battle for supremacy continues between Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, no winner emerged today at the end of the most anticipated El Clasico. It ended a 2-2 draw with goals scored equally by both Messi and Ronaldo.

Who Slides Better? C. Ronaldo Vs Jose Mourinho

With little more than 60 seconds of the game remaining, CR7 found a reason to be happy again and Jose Mourinho was so ecstatic he slid across the grass on his expensively tailored knees

"Let me go" Cristiano Ronaldo tells Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, 27, delcared on Sunday that he is unhappy in the club. The former Manchester United's Star did not celebrate either of his goals against Granada and said afterwards: “I am sad and the people at the club know about it. “It’s about professional issues. I can’t say any more.”
....Dear CR7 please come back home to Old Trafford where you belong......LOL