Real Madrid coach refuses to blame Ronaldo's absence for defeat to SevilleOctober 5th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has refused to blame the absence of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo's for the team's defeat at Sevilla on Sunday. The Spanish giants dropped their first points yesterday in a 2-1 defeat at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Ronaldo's legs insured for 90 million poundsAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Portuguese and Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo's legs have been insured for 90-million pounds. According to The Sun, the Spanish club, which bought Ronaldo for a record 80 million pounds in June, want to protect their money if he picks up a long-term injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United completeJuly 1st, 2009 Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid completedLONDON — Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United has been completed. A fee of $131 million for the player was agreed to between the clubs last month and United reported on its Web site on Wednesday that the fee has been paid.
Real Madrid announces $21M transfer deal with Valencia for Spanish defender Raul AlbiolJune 25th, 2009 Real Madrid agrees to deal for Valencia's AlbiolMADRID — Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia. Real Madrid said on its Web site Thursday that the transfer will go through next week after Albiol has passed a physical and signs a five-year contract.
Ronaldo had decided to quit Man U for Real a year agoJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confessed that he decided to leave Manchester United a year ago. Ronaldo will become the world's most expensive player when he completes his 80 million pound move to Real Madrid at the end of this month.
Ronaldo's greed for more than 200,000 pound-a-week wages shocks Madrid bossesJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo has stunned Real Madrid bosses by claiming their world record 200,000 pound-a-week wages offer is not enough. The Portuguese winger is not only not ready to settle for his 9.5 million pound salary to play for the Spanish giants, but also wants a huge slice of the profits from all merchandising involving his name.
Man U legend Charlton terms Ronaldo's 80-mn pound price tag as vulgarJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Football great Bobby Charlton has branded the 80 million pound price tag for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo as "vulgar". Spanish giants Real Madrid have agreed to pay the huge fee for Ronaldo in a deal that should be signed next week.
Real Madrid favourites to sign on Franck RiberyJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football giant Real Madrid has floated a mighty bid of 70 million pounds for sign Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery. Ribery is the primary target of several EPL teams like Manchester United and Chelsea, even Barcelona had articulated desire to bag the French footballer.
FIFA's Blatter comfortable with Ronaldo's 80 mn pound dealJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has dismissed concerns over mega transfer deals like Real Madrid's 80 million pound world record offer for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. "What does 80 million pounds mean when 10 years ago, another player with the same name (Ronaldo of Brazil) moved from one club to another for 50 million pounds? It means that there is still a demand to have the stars.
Ronaldo's mum might have made him leave ManU for Real MadridJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Ace footballer Cristiano Ronaldo might have decided to leave Manchester United in favour of Real Madrid at his mother Dolores Aveiro's insistence, suggest reports. One Carly Haywood, a 25-year-old fan from Leamington Spa, Warks, has revealed that Dolores, 54, revealed her desire to see her son play for Real Madrid as she watched the midfielder playing against Arsenal at Old Trafford last month.
Fergie had the last word on Ronaldo's Real Madrid transferJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to have had the last word in the Ronaldo-Real Madrid transfer saga. According to the Daily Express, the club's owners gave Fergie the sole vote on whether to cash in on his star player.
Ronaldo says Man U-Real Madrid deal historicJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Star Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he done his time at Manchester United, and described the club's decision to transfer him to Real Madrid for 80 million pounds as "historic". Ronaldo, 24, who is currently holidaying in Los Angeles, was quoted by The Sun as saying: "It's time to look forward and 80 million pounds is quite a sum of money.
Manchester United accepts world-record bid for star Cristiano Ronaldo from Real MadridJune 11th, 2009 United accepts world-record Madrid bid for RonaldoLONDON — Manchester United accepted a world-record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club. The Premier League champions received an unconditional offer of $131 million for Ronaldo, and unlike in the last offseason is willing to see its 24-year-old star performer join a major European rival.
Brazil's Kaka seals 62 m pounds with Real MadridJune 9th, 2009 MADRID - Brazil's Kaka has sealed a 62 million pound deal with Real Madrid, certifying his transfer from A C Milan. The Sun quoted the Brazil superstar, 27, as saying: "Everything I've always done for Milan has been by mutual agreement, from the moment I arrived until my departure today - I'm leaving by the front door."
"I've won everything that I wanted as a player and this is a new motivation for me.
Real Madrid signs Kaka from AC MilanJune 9th, 2009 Madrid signs KakaMADRID, Spain — Real Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan. Madrid gave no financial details but reports on Monday said the Spanish club will pay Milan euro65 million ($92 million) for the attacking midfielder, making it one of the richest deals in soccer history.
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