Ronaldo Bullish After Sub-Par World Cup

Portuguese star striker, Cristiano ROnaldo, has responded to criticism of his performances at the World Cup by guaranteeing a Champions League trophy for Real Madrid next season.

“Of course,” he explains “The World Cup was extremely disappointing for me as a player and as a Portugal fan.  I wish I could have played my best and delivered a World Cup for Portugal. But I promise things will be different for Real next year.  We will win the Champions League.”

Ronaldo’s comments come on the back of a World Cup that saw him score just one goal - that came as a result of a fortuitous bounce off the back of his head in the 7-0 thrashing of North Korea - and Portugal knocked out at the last-16 stage.  But his Real Madrid side showed little to suggest they are among the favorites for the European Cup as they were ousted by Lyon at the quarter-final stage.

Bookies have Real listed as joint second favourites, along with Manchester United and Chelsea, just bhind Barcelona.

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Ronaldo Not Happy With Lack of Silverware - Mourinho

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourniho

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourniho

Christiano Ronaldo’s apparent next coah at Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, has said that The Portugueses star is un happy beacase of the team’s failure to win a trophy this year.

Ronaldo, 24, has had a successful year personally, notching over 30 goals in his first season at the Bernabeau.  However, the club lost out to rivals Barcelona in the title race and were knocked out of the Spanish CUp and Champions League before the final stages.

“Crisitiano is not happy because he has not conquered any titles this sesason,” said newly crowned Champions League manager Mourinho.

Ha added that he is “clearly capable of of winning the Champions League with Real Madrid.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo Looking Forward to South Africa

Portuguese captain and star Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese captain and star Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo told newspapers Monday that the World Cup will be a good way for him to overcome the disappointment of finishing rinners-up in La Liga.

Sunday’s final round of matches saw Barcelona capture their twentieth league title and second in as many years with a resounding 4-0 thumping of Valladolid, while Madrid could only muster a disappointing 1-1 draw at Malaga.  Barca’s win, in truth, was never in doubt, but Real’s lack of a cutting edge, in a game they knew they had to win to avaoid a tropheyless campaign, was worrying to say the least.

Ronaldo though disappointed, remained upbeat stating: “We had a good season. Next year will be better. I can now look forward to a great World Cup with Portugal.”

Ronaldo is set to captain his side during the month-long extravaganza, which is set to be held on the African Continet for the first time ever.  Portugal are among the favorites behind Spain, Brazil, Endland, and The Netherlands to win the tournament that gets underway on June 11 as hosts South Africa face Mexico.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Season Review Video

Cristiano has had a solid first season with new club Real Madrid.  Despite the team’s failure to capture silverware in the maiden season of the second installment of the “Galacticos” experiment, Ronaldo was impressive, and stood out as one of the top performers.

Though he sat out a large portion of the season with a succession of different injuries, Ronaldo recovered to score a remarkable 33 goals in 35 appearences in 2010, including 26 in La Liga.

Watch the best highlights of Roanldo’s seasn below.

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Ronaldo scores in rout; Higuain the Star

Gonzalo Higuain is becoming a goalscoring machine for Real

Gonzalo Higuain is becoming a goalscoring machine for Real

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid temmate Gonzalo Higuain stole the show Sunday, netting two goals in his side’s 5-1 thrashing of Tenerife.

Higuain scored Madrid’s opening two goals and, after Tenerife pulled one back through a hotly disputed Ayoze Garcia strike, he turned creator, neatly setting up Kaka who duly made it 3-1.

Madrid were on cruise control and, with 10 minutes to go, added a fourth through Ronaldo’s typically calm decisive penalty kick before club captain Raul scored in stoppage time to add further gloss on the scoreline.

Madrid now sit 2 points behind Barcelona in the table and face a tricky midweek tie against Lyon, trailing 0-1 after the first leg.

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Critiano Ronaldo Set to Return From Injury

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return from his 2-month injury layoff on Wednesday.

Ronaldo has been included in Real’s 23-man squad for their cruicial Champions League match against Swiss champions FC Zurich.

Ronaldo has not seen action for Madrid since injuring his right ankle in September and has missed all nine the Spanish side’s matches in that period.

The $130m signing from Manchester United recently offered his personal reassurences that he would soon return from his hiatus and, it appears, he has been true to his word.

The Portuguese star could now feature in the revered ‘El Classico’ at the weekend, in which Real will face FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

Before his injury, Ronaldo had been in scorching form, scoring nine times in his first seven matches.

Real sit atop La Liga, one point clear of their arch rivals from the Basque Country in Northern Spain but are by no means assured of qualification from their Champions League group as thei trail AC Milan on goal difference and lead Marseille by only one point.

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Ronaldo Issues Reassurances to Madrid Faithful

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid’s $130m man - Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo - has promised the club’s fans that he will soon return from his injury.

Ronaldo addressed the fans on Friday through Real’s website and told them he apreciated their patience and that he will be back in action sooner rather than later.

“Thank you to all the Madrid fans for the support they have given me during my injury,” said the former Machester united winger. “I will be back soon.”

Ronaldo, who was initially injured in mid-September and re-aggravated the problem 10 days later while playing for Portugal, hasn’t played for Real in over two months.

On Friday reports from the Spanish club indicated Ronaldo could be back in training by this weekend and that his recovery was ahead of schedule.

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Ronaldo in Madrid Injury Hell

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out indefinitely with an ankle problem

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out indefinitely with an ankle problem

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to consult his former specialist in the Netherlands after his prolonged ankle injury has failed to show signs of improvement.

Ronaldo, who became the world’s most expensive player after signing from Manchester United, originally suffered the injury to his right ankle in September and, after recovering,  re-aggravated it while playing for Portugal on October 10th — something that has angered Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

“He cannot train and must continue treatment and relief work until another examination is made,” Perez fumed. “How can a nation (Portugal) be so careless with someone of such importance to them?”

Despite not being cleared to play, Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad which is set to travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Nov. 18 for a crucial World Cup Qualifier.  The 24-year-old will then travel to Amsterdam to meet with Professor Niek van Dyjk who successfully treated treated the Portuguese star’s same ankle in 2008.

Early prognoses of Ronaldo’s injury suggested he would be sidelined for between three and four weeks.

Instead the 24-year-old, who scored nine goals in helping Real win each of their opening seven competitive matches this season, has missed his team’s last seven games, only two of which have been won.

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Ronaldo a snip at £80 million says Keane

Ronaldo will wear the '9' for Real Madrid

Ronaldo will wear the number 9 for Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo was a bargain at £80m, according to ex Manchester United skipper Roy Keane.

Ronaldo left the Red Devils for Real Madrid in a world-record deal but United legend Keane feels the fee was justified.

“I’m OK with it,” stated the Irishman. “It’s just the way it is.

“Clubs are prepared to pay that, people talk about Ronaldo going for £80m - I look at other players and think Ronaldo’s cheap for £80m.”

Keane, who was once the prize in a British transfer record when he moved from Nottingham Forest to United for £3.75m in 1993 added that “He (Ronaldo) is the best player in the world. Footballers are classed as entertainers and if you look at any industry, the top people get the top money.”

Real had been chasing the signature of the Portuguese star for 3 seasons and there was a feeling of inevitability when news of the switch surfaced and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had long been resigned to losing the jewel in his crown.

“He wanted to leave, it’s as simple as that,” said Ferguson. “He was going to go some time.”

“We’ve done well to keep him for so long.”

United now must face the prospect of a season without their talisman and have also lost Carlos Tevez to Manchester rivals City.

Ronaldo is expected to make his ‘Galacticos’ debut on Monday against Irish minnows Shamrock Rovers.

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Ronaldo to Madrid in $131m deal

Ronaldo to Madrid for $131

Ronaldo to Madrid for $131

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to fulfil his dream by moving to Real Madrid as the world’s most expensive ever footballer.

The Spanish giants Madrid have had an outrageous 80 million British pound bid accepted for the Portugese winger who will complete his move providing he passes a medical.

It is believed that Sir Alex Ferguson will be given free reign to buy whoever he wants with the transfer fees, ensuring an exciting summer for Manchester United.

United will still have to face the prospect of defending their Premiership crown without their prize asset, but the news about how the funds will be used, the feeling around the club remains upbeat.

United fans may now turn to Wayne Rooney - who is both younger and has a greater passion for the club than Ronaldo - to be ‘the man’ for the latest era of Manchester United.

The theory is that Rooney will finally be deployed in his favourite centre foreward role, the position that has been so fruitful while playing for England.

Whatever the outcome for Ronaldo in Madrid, one thing that is almost certain is that Manchester United, under the manegement of Ferguson will, in the end, come out stronger.

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