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Post by bluetornados on Oct 26, 2022 21:20:45 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 10, 2022 23:02:38 GMT
World Cup 2022: Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/15229/production/_127596568_gettyimages-1241128182.jpgCristiano Ronaldo may have struggled for first-team football at Manchester United this season but is in Portugal's 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. The 37-year-old has played 16 times, including 10 starts, for United this season and scored three goals. "All the players called up come with the hunger to win and make Portugal world champions, Ronaldo included," said Portugal coach Fernando Santos. There are 10 players from the Premier League in the squad. Ronaldo's club team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, Manchester City's Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva, Fulham's Joao Palhinha and Wolves trio Jose Sa, Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes have all been selected. However, there were no spots for veteran Wolves midfielder Joao Moutinho and club team-mate Goncalo Guedes, with Paris St-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches also missing out. Portugal will be without injured Liverpool forward Diogo Jota but Porto defender Pepe, 39, makes the cut. Portugal, who are in Group H, open their World Cup campaign against Ghana on 24 November before taking on Uruguay on 28 November and South Korea on 2 December. Portugal squad
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Patricio (AS Roma), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Pepe (Porto), Danilo Pereira (Paris St-Germain), Antonio Silva (Benfica) Midfielders: William Carvalho (Real Betis), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Otavio (Porto), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain) Forwards: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Ricardo Horta (SC Braga), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 14, 2022 8:54:55 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United forward says he feels 'betrayed' by club..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/35AE/production/_127624731_hi079936511.jpgManchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels "betrayed" by the club, does not respect manager Erik ten Hag and is being forced out. Ronaldo, 37, promised in August he would give his version of life at Old Trafford after failing to secure a move to a club playing in the Champions League, as he had hoped. He has now spoken out in an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV. United have been asked for a response to the Portugal international's claims. In extracts from the wide-ranging interview - published in the Sun, Ronaldo said: People at the club were trying to force him out. There had been "no evolution" at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013, and the Scot agreed United were "not on the path they deserve to be". The club showed a lack of "empathy" when his young daughter was hospitalised in July. He had "never heard" of previous manager Ralf Rangnick. He did not know why former team-mate Wayne Rooney criticised him, adding: "Probably because he finished his career and I'm still playing". The interview will be shown over two nights on Wednesday and Thursday. Asked by Morgan if United's hierarchy were trying to force him out, Ronaldo said: "Yes, not only the coach, but another two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed." Pushed as to whether senior club executives were trying to oust him, he added: "People should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed and I felt like some people don't want me here, not only this year but last year too." Ronaldo has not played because of an unspecified illness since he captained United in their 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa on 6 November. He was dropped for the Premier League game at Chelsea last month by Ten Hag after refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham three days earlier. "I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me," Ronaldo said. "If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you." Ronaldo also spoke about the loss of his baby son in April and how touched he was by a tribute paid to him by Liverpool fans at a game against United at Anfield in the days afterwards. The whole interview is 90 minutes long but Morgan has written a version for the Sun in which it is clear the contempt Ronaldo has for how he has found United since he returned to the club amid huge fanfare in August 2021. "I think the fans should know the truth," he said. "I want the best for the club. This is why I come to Manchester United." Ronaldo said he had seen "no evolution" at the club since former manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. "Nothing had changed," he said. "I love Manchester United. I love the fans, they're always on my side. But if they want to do it different… they have to change many, many things." Ronaldo said his view of the club was shared by Ferguson, who was pivotal in his return to Old Trafford from Juventus when it appeared he might join Manchester City. "He knows better than anybody that the club is not on the path they deserve to be," added Ronaldo. "He knows. Everyone knows. The people who don't see that… it's because they don't want to see; they are blind." Ronaldo's former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was United manager when the Portuguese returned to the club before he was succeeded by Ralf Rangnick and then Ten Hag. Rangnick left his role as head of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow to take up the job. He had previously built his reputation during his time in Germany, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaking highly about their compatriot. On Rangnick, Ronaldo said: "If you're not even a coach, how are you going to be the boss of Manchester United? I'd never even heard of him."
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 15, 2022 11:08:03 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/3429/production/_127635331_ronaldogossip.jpgManchester United may end 37-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, but they will wait until they have seen his full interview with Piers Morgan before making a decision. Chelsea could revive their interest in Ronaldo after a summer move was reportedly blocked by then manager Thomas Tuchel. Ronaldo and his agent held talks with Bayern Munich last week.
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Post by eppinggas on Nov 17, 2022 10:03:35 GMT
Manchester United may end 37-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, but they will wait until they have seen his full interview with Piers Morgan before making a decision. Chelsea could revive their interest in Ronaldo after a summer move was reportedly blocked by then manager Thomas Tuchel. Ronaldo and his agent held talks with Bayern Munich last week. An utterly toxic, vile human being. Always about him, and never the team. £500k a week??? No-one wanted him in the summer. No-one will want him in the January window. United can't end the contract unilaterally. Looks like they're stuck with him unless he agrees to rip up the contract and takes a big pay cut to play for a Portuguese 'giant'. I watched the first part of the pathetic, grovelling interview by Piers Morgan. For me Ronaldo sums up all that is bad in the modern game. Greed, narcissism, disloyalty, petulance, entitlement, spiteful. I could go on... |
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 22, 2022 18:03:02 GMT
Breaking News: Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect..
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/150EE/production/_127745268_tv080112965.jpgPortugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect. The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that Ronaldo's exit was "mutually agreed". "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford," said a Manchester United statement. They wished "him and his family well for the future" and added "everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team's progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch". Ronaldo is with Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar and is set to captain them in their opening Group H game against Ghana on Thursday. "Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early," said a statement from the forward. "I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. "I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future."
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 23, 2022 0:56:05 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/A770/production/_127746824_-514500e3-8a21-4836-b4b4-96aaf5c27461.pngPortugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is torn between moving to Newcastle United or Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr following the 37-year-old's exit from Manchester United by mutual consent. Manchester United have saved about £15.5m in wages after coming to a mutual agreement with Ronaldo to end his contract before it runs out in the summer. Chelsea are set to open talks over Ronaldo as co-owner Todd Boehly sees the appeal of signing the Portuguese on a free transfer, although manager Graham Potter is less convinced. Chelsea and Newcastle are thought to have distanced themselves from moves for Ronaldo, while Inter Miami are understood to be looking elsewhere. Ronaldo's goals during his second spell at Manchester United have cost the club £1.2m each.
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Post by eppinggas on Nov 23, 2022 11:54:30 GMT
Ronaldo: "It's all about me. Forget the World Cup, everyone is talking about ME!"
I can't imagine anyone self-respecting manager would take him on. Odds from the bookies:
5/2 chelski: Graham Potter has more sense than that, Tom Boehly is an American fool.
7/2 sporting lisbon: More likely destination as the narcissist is still worshipped in Portugal. Suckers. Pay cut.
15/2 Amy MLS Club: More money than sense over the pond.
15/2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe has more sense than that, the owners are fools.
12/1 Napoli: Nope.
16/1 Roma: Nope.
20/1 PSG: Nope.
Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely.
He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon.
Would be my guess.
I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 23, 2022 16:19:17 GMT
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a "dream" to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United but "nothing lasts forever".Ronaldo's contract with United has been mutually terminated. Portugal begin their World Cup campaign against Ghana on Thursday and Fernandes says the players have not been distracted by Ronaldo's situation. "We haven't discussed the topic - we are all focused on the national team and the World Cup," said Fernandes. Ronaldo's United exit follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag. Fernandes added: "You know how important playing for Portugal is for Cristiano and for all of us. It is the dream of every player. Our focus is 100% on the national team and we are all aware of what we have to do. "I don't feel uncomfortable. It was a privilege to play with Cristiano and a dream at the club. Cristiano has always been an inspiration for me, it was a dream to be able to play with him at Man Utd, but we know nothing lasts forever. "It was good while it lasted but we have to respect his decision, regardless of us agreeing or not. "We know it might be difficult to make decisions but these must be for the best of our families." Fernandes' comments were echoed by Portugal boss Fernando Santos, who said: "It [Ronaldo leaving Man Utd] is something that hasn't even been discussed. No comment about that in our time together. There has not been the conversation at any point. "The players have time for themselves to do whatever they want, but they know have to be focused to try to win this competition. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F5D7/production/_127753926_gettyimages-1243052161.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 23, 2022 16:21:16 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo banned for two matches over phone incident with fan..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/14979/production/_127754348_ronaldo_body2_getty.jpgFormer Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two domestic matches for knocking a phone out of an Everton fan's hand. The 37-year-old appeared to hit the phone as he went down to the tunnel after defeat at Goodison Park in April. Ronaldo, who left United by mutual consent on Tuesday after criticising manager Erik ten Hag, was also fined £50,000 by the Football Association. The suspension will not affect his World Cup involvement. He is set to captain Portugal in their opening Group H game against Ghana on Thursday. Ronaldo will serve the ban at domestic level with any new club - in England or abroad - although it does not apply at continental club level, such as the Champions League. An independent FA hearing found him guilty of improper and violent conduct. He was cautioned by police in August and apologised to the young fan immediately after the incident. The FA said Ronaldo admitted the improper conduct charge but not violent conduct. The end of his second spell at Old Trafford followed a controversial interview in which he criticised United and said he had "no respect" for Ten Hag.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 23, 2022 16:31:41 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo stats so far:
Career Games in Total: 1176
Career Goals in Total: 836
= Goals to Games Ratio is: 0.71
Lionel Messi stats so far:
Career Games in Total: 1052
Career Goals in Total: 814
= Goals to Games Ratio is: 0.77
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 24, 2022 21:31:14 GMT
Portugal 3-2 Ghana: Cristiano Ronaldo hailed as 'phenomenon' and 'legend' after victory..Fans heading to the Portugal-Ghana game would have been expecting a starring performance from Cristiano Ronaldo. And he duly delivered at Stadium 974, which saw Portugal supporters leave smiling and Ghana fans left with a sense of what might have been. Spectators witnessed history as the 37-year-old Ronaldo became the first man to score at five different Fifa World Cups as a 3-2 victory over Ghana gave the 2016 European champions the perfect start to this tournament. "It was a week that finishes the chapter, it's closed. We won and I could help the team - the rest does not matter," Ronaldo said after the game. "This was a beautiful moment, my fifth World Cup, "We won, we started with on our good foot and it is a very important win. The first match is crucial in these tournaments. "The first player to score goals at five World Cups, this makes me very proud." As the side lined up for the national anthem, the camera panned to Ronaldo - the first man standing in the line-up - and he looked quite emotional while singing 'A Portuguesa', with tears filling his eyes. The frontman, who had earlier missed two big chances and had a goal ruled out, saw his big moment come in the second half. With Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu in close attendance, Ronaldo hit the deck and the American referee pointed to the spot, which he stepped up to convert with aplomb. Ronaldo darted off to the corner flag to perform his famous celebration, jumping and spinning round with 'Siuuuu' ringing around the stadium. Portugal boss Fernando Santo said: "One of the best players in the world, one of the best players ever. "Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon, a legend like many who have comes and gone before. In 50 years' time, we will continue to speak about him." Ronaldo was given a standing ovation when replaced by Goncalo Ramos with three minutes remaining and watched on aghast as Ghana's Osman Bukari scored for Ghana and performed his celebration. Ronaldo became the second oldest player to score at the World Cup (37 years, 292 days), behind only Roger Milla in 1994 for Cameroon (42 years, 39 days). But that record may well elude him as he will be only 41 by the time the next tournament takes place in 2026. Ronaldo is the third player to be both a country's oldest and youngest goalscorer at the World Cup, along with Croatia's Ivica Olic and Denmark's Michael Laudrup. Including World Cups and Euros, Ronaldo has now scored at 10 consecutive major tournaments. "Ronaldo would have come into this World Cup with the record [of scoring in five tournaments] in mind," former Portugal team-mate Jose Fonte told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Records chase him and I'm sure he'll be extremely proud to score in five World Cups. "It's great credit to his attention to detail, his professionalism and how he takes care of himself. It's a great achievement for him and for Portugal as well." Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves added: "It's Cristiano, everybody knows him. He is the best player in the world. "He is really motivated, he is really focused on the national team and we are really lucky to have him with us because he can still help us a lot." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/10051/production/_127771656_microsoftteams-image-17.png
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2022 17:33:53 GMT
First man ever to cheat at five World Cups!
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 26, 2022 23:27:12 GMT
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Post by eppinggas on Nov 27, 2022 9:51:11 GMT
"Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely.
He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon.
Would be my guess.
I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest."
Just sayin'.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 12:44:01 GMT
Ronaldo: "It's all about me. Forget the World Cup, everyone is talking about ME!" I can't imagine anyone self-respecting manager would take him on. Odds from the bookies: 5/2 chelski: Graham Potter has more sense than that, Tom Boehly is an American fool. 7/2 sporting lisbon: More likely destination as the narcissist is still worshipped in Portugal. Suckers. Pay cut. 15/2 Amy MLS Club: More money than sense over the pond. 15/2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe has more sense than that, the owners are fools. 12/1 Napoli: Nope. 16/1 Roma: Nope. 20/1 PSG: Nope. Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely.
He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon.
Would be my guess.
I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest."Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely. He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon. Would be my guess. I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest." Just sayin'. Good golly miss molly, word for word repeat, just gentle banter, just sayin'...  |
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Post by eppinggas on Nov 27, 2022 13:05:45 GMT
Ronaldo: "It's all about me. Forget the World Cup, everyone is talking about ME!" I can't imagine anyone self-respecting manager would take him on. Odds from the bookies: 5/2 chelski: Graham Potter has more sense than that, Tom Boehly is an American fool. 7/2 sporting lisbon: More likely destination as the narcissist is still worshipped in Portugal. Suckers. Pay cut. 15/2 Amy MLS Club: More money than sense over the pond. 15/2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe has more sense than that, the owners are fools. 12/1 Napoli: Nope. 16/1 Roma: Nope. 20/1 PSG: Nope. Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely.
He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon.
Would be my guess.
I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest."Some talk about a move to the Middle East, but not in the bookies odds. But the Middle East is where the big money is, and people don't know how to spend it wisely. He'll tart himself around like a high class whore, get the biggest bid out of the Middle East / US, and then use that as a lever to get the best pay possible out of sporting lisbon. Would be my guess. I'm not a huge fan of his to be honest." Just sayin'. Good golly miss molly, word for word repeat, just gentle banter, just sayin'... He just gets my GOAT  |
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 15:25:59 GMT
Good golly miss molly, word for word repeat, just gentle banter, just sayin'... He just gets my GOAT Go on, Warm to him just a little bit, you know it will relieve some of that angst you have towards him, he is one of the (to quote you) GOAT's ever. |
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Post by bluetornados on Dec 1, 2022 12:20:15 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Dec 2, 2022 0:00:50 GMT
Gossip:
Al Hilal want to beat Saudi rivals Al-Nassr to the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, after the Portugal forward's departure from Manchester United.
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