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Cristiano Ronaldo has made his mind up about his football future, but won't be revealing whether it is with Manchester United or Real Madrid for up to three days.

The Portuguese star, speaking after their 3-2 defeat to Germany in Thursday night's Euro 2008 quarter-final, said he was close to revealing his thinking.

"In two or three days' time I will announce my future because the tournament is over for me," he told the British Press Association.

"I have to speak to Manchester United and we will see. I will talk to them and see what happens. Everyone knows what I want but in the next two or three days you'll have something new."

Ronaldo told reporters the "possibilities" of going to Real Madrid were "great," but that it did not "always depend on me."

"I have many desires and in the next few days they will become clear."

He also revealed to the French newspaper L'Equipe that he was to undergo foot surgery for a minor

"It is now three months I have played with this little foot problem."

United released a statement Friday reiterating that Ronaldo was not for sale.

"United are not listening to offers... the 23-year-old United star is not for sale,'" the statement said.

The winger has been the source of heated speculation about his future at Manchester United for months, with Real Madrid making clear they want to sign him at any cost.

United made a formal complaint to FIFA about Real Madrid's interest last week, but football's governing body said no regulations had been broken.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has criticized Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon and coach Bernd Schuster for what he considers heavy-handed tactics and use of the Spanish media to unsettle players.

The trigger for the protest was believed to have been Calderon's comments earlier this month about his "pride" and "honor" that Ronaldo wants to play for his club.

The 23-year-old Ronaldo scored 42 goals in helping Manchester United win both the English and European titles last seaso
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Ronaldo staying put, say Man Utd ​
Manchester United have repeated their stance that Cristiano Ronaldo is "not for sale".

The Portugal winger has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid but a statement on United's website says: "We are not listening to offers."

Ronaldo, 23, says he will reveal his future in the next few days.

Speaking after Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, Ronaldo said: "In two or three days' time I will announce my future because my tournament is over."

Ronaldo added: "I will speak to United. I will try to reach an agreement and we will see."

Ronaldo failed to inspire Portugal on Thursday as they slumped to a 3-2 defeat to Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008.

The midfielder was in scintillating form throughout the domestic season and scored 42 goals as United claimed a Premier League and Champions League double.

When asked if he has made a decision regarding a move to Real Madrid, he replied: "No, not yet."

Manchester United have already reported Real Madrid to world governing body Fifa over their public courtship of Ronaldo, although the organisation decided to take no formal action.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has revealed he will undergo surgery on a foot injury which has been bothering him for three months.

"I'm going to have an operation now," said the winger.

"I have had a small problem for about three months. I'll have the operation and then have a good recovery period."

Ronaldo's possible transfer fee has been put at between £50m and £80m - with the Premier League set for a busy summer if the Portuguese moves to the Bernabeu.
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Blues slated over Scolari timing ​
The Portuguese Football Federation has hit out at Chelsea for announcing the capture of Luiz Felipe Scolari during their Euro 2008 campaign.

Scolari's five-year reign as Portugal boss ended in a quarter-final defeat by Germany on Thursday.

FPF chief Gilberto Madail is unhappy Chelsea revealed his appointment just four days into the tournament.

"I wish Chelsea would have consulted us before so that we could have chosen a better time," said the FPF president.

Portugal had high hopes of going all the way at Euro 2008, having reached the final in 2004 and the World Cup semi-finals in 2006.

But after an impressive start to their campaign they were far from their best as they were eliminated by the Germans in Basel.

Madail addressed the media on Friday and admitted he thought the Scolari announcement had had a destabilising effect on the squad.

"It wasn't the best moment for us for Chelsea to announce Scolari's appointment," said Madail.

"I know Scolari had nothing to do with it and I was surprised, not by the appointment - because Scolari is a great coach - but at the timing chosen.

"I knew when we entered the tournament that Scolari would leave. We respected his wishes. His cycle with Portugal had ended because he wanted a new experience with a club.

"There was nothing we could do. It was a financial issue and we couldn't match Chelsea's offer."

Portugal have the difficult task of finding a replacement for Scolari as they turn their attentions to qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Madail added: "Whether some like it or not, Scolari left a mark in Portuguese football. He is a spectacular coach who made a huge impact and that will remain in the history of Portugal. But life continues.

"The new coach will have to speak Portuguese but not necessarily be Portuguese.

"He has to have ambition and be a winner. He has to be someone who the players respect."

Portugal have also had to deal with the distraction of Cristiano Ronaldo's club situation, with the winger at the centre of persistent rumours throughout the tournament that he will be leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid.

"I don't know what is going on in Ronaldo's mind and I don't think that contract problems would affect a player," said Madail.
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Cristiano Ronaldo keen to force 'dream' move to Real Madrid​
Cristiano Ronaldo has given the strongest indication yet of his wish to leave Manchester United this summer.

In a candid interview, the Portugal winger admits it would be "a dream and a step forward" to join Real Madrid, reiterating that he will make an announcement on his future in the coming days.

Ronaldo overshadowed Germany’s dramatic European Championship quarter-final victory over Portugal last night by confirming that he wants to join Real. And although United have once again this morning said that the player is not for sale, the player himself clearly has other ideas.

"It is a dream [to play for Real Madrid], a step forward, you can call it what you want," Ronaldo said. "For me it is a great opportunity, and as [Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Portugal coach] says, that train passes by only once, and we have to take advantage of it.

"That is why he took advantage of his change, that opportunity, and other people have to take advantage of opportunities, too."

Ronaldo yesterday called upon United to sell him to Real, who are expected to table a £60 million offer in the next few days. Any approach will be fiercely resisted at Old Trafford, where Sir Alex Ferguson is standing by his determination to let the player sit in the stands rather than sell him to a leading European rival. However, Ronaldo appears to have set his heart on reaching an agreement with the Spanish giants.

"Let's see in a couple of days," Ronaldo said. "The tournament is over [for Portugal] and I am going to reach an agreement. You will soon know what I want. You do know what I want and that is why I don’t want to say anything else. Lets wait. I want to give more details, that is why I cannot say much more.

"I am going to give my opinion in two days. I am going to say what I want, but things don’t depend only on me, that is why we have to wait."

When asked if he would speak to Ferguson directly, Ronaldo said: "I don’t know what I have to say to him. I have to say what I want and what I think. It is my opinion, that is why I don’t mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."

Ronaldo added that he had not spoken to the United manager during the tournament, saying: "I was in a very important competition and we had nothing to say to each other."

The PFA Player of the Year also indicated that he took the decision to leave Old Trafford before the Champions League final victory over Chelsea, adding: "We were competing and I didn’t want to say anything because it is a very important decision.

"I didn’t want to say anything here because I wanted to be focused on Portugal. But now it is finished and I am going to say. It is a personal thing. It is something I want, something I dream of."

The former Sporting Lisbon player admitted he was aware that leaving Old Trafford may not be straightforward. "It is always difficult," he said. "It is not only one person deciding, it is many people, but it can be a very good thing for everybody.

When asked if his dream of playing for Madrid would come true, Ronaldo added: "I really hope so, lets see."
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Suprised anyone wanted this idiot after the england job.

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Steve McClaren has admitted his 'excitement' at the challenge of managing Eredivisie side FC Twente.

McClaren made his official return to management following his dismissal as England boss last November as he was unveiled at Twente in a press conference shown live on Sky Sports News on Tuesday.

And former Middlesbrough chief McClaren is now looking forward to the task of managing Twente, who have qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League following a play-off victory over Ajax.

"I'm delighted," said McClaren- who has agreed a two-year contract. "I'm excited by the prospect of building on the previous success here.

"FC Twente has a lot to do, but I hope to continue to progress. I'm excited by the team, the atmosphere and by coming here.

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"To qualify for the Champions League is a fantastic achievement. It is a great challenge."

However, McClaren - who also spent a spell as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at Manchester United - admits he will have to adapt to the difference between Dutch and English football.

"I think Dutch football is very different," McClaren continued. "But the challenge excited me and that is why I'm here.

"I believe in technical football and how the Dutch play their football. I have always admired it and it is the way I want to play.

"I have always wanted to work abroad. I sampled European football with United and Middlesbrough and at international level with England. I hope to continue my education.

"As a coach I hope to develop. If you stay in one country you can narrow your mind and narrow your focus."
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who has actually done well with england?

calling him an idiot because the team cant play well under any coach is harsh i think
 
killadoob said:
who has actually done well with england?

calling him an idiot because the team cant play well under any coach is harsh i think
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What did he do to warrant being made the english manager?
Nothing, yet still thought himself capable of the role hence his a idiot.

The problem was the english FA wanted a english manager, I'm glad he failed as it proved there are better foreign managers and that Sven was pretty good in his role considering the team he had under him

The english football team are crap and I'm not taking that away from them with my statements.
 
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killadoob said:
sven was just as bad

england did nothing under him

no coach can fix england
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Sven was the most successful manager, quarter finals in every tournament he was part of, only other manager who is above him is Alf Ramsey but thats because they won the world cup under him in 1966.
 
yea but england sucked under sven

poor england team, again not his fault

england just suck, some of the biggest super stars on the planet but put them together and you have nothing
 
killadoob said:
yea but england sucked under sven

poor england team, again not his fault

england just suck, some of the biggest super stars on the planet but put them together and you have nothing
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There are far bigger superstars in other national teams, reason people think they so big is because they only watch the EPL.

The problem with the english team is the lack of superstars, who can perform game in/out.
 
so your saying england does not have some of the biggest stars in world football?

say that so i can add it to my sig :)

you dont watch english football so how would u know who is good in england just out of interest?
 
There is only one player in the English squad who can be considered world class in his position and thats Rio Ferdinand.
The rest would be on the bench in teams like brazil,argentina,spain etc.

Also there is a reason no english football player or epl player has ever won the fifa player of the year.

Ronaldo will be the first epl player to win it if he does get it this year.
 
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inevatibly pple assume england is a strong nation because they have(1 of) the strongest leagues-just shows how ****ed the whole system is.
 
The England team does not have any special superstar in their team when you compare them to other national teams.

*put that in your sig*
 
stig who is better than lampard and john terry, also stig what team do you support btw?

john terry would sit on the bench?

well yes if england has a good league your bound to find 11 really good players

what you find is 11 players who play well together

england has the strongest league due foreigners no doubt but to say that most english players would sit on the bench for brazil or any team is crazy

john terry is a world class defender who would be put in anyone's backline

lampard and gerrard would sit on the bench? yea i highly doubt that

anywayz one day when england find someone who can sort them out, they will win another euro and world cup
who knows maybe the coach they have now can make a difference
 
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hmmmm

Better than Lampard?

Deco
Ronaldo
Gatusso
Zanetti
Pirlo
Totti
Messi

Want more?

Better than Terry?

Diarra
Alves
Cannavaro
Puyol
Maldini
Ayala
Nesta

Do you want more?

Those are off the top of my head.
 
killadoob said:
stig who is better than lampard and john terry, also stig what team do you support btw?

john terry would sit on the bench?

well yes if england has a good league your bound to find 11 really good players

what you find is 11 players who play well together

england has the strongest league due foreigners no doubt but to say that most english players would sit on the bench for brazil or any team is crazy

john terry is a world class defender who would be put in anyone's backline

lampard and gerrard would sit on the bench? yea i highly doubt that

anywayz one day when england find someone who can sort them out, they will win another euro and world cup
who knows maybe the coach they have now can make a difference
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Enlgish league lay behind the Italian and spanish league when it comes to trophies won.
First league to get both european tournaments in one year...La liga, so know your facts before you make comments.

Regarding strikers in england:
Rooney with his 12 goals as a striker in the EPL, is the best they can get.
Other countries:
Torres
David Villa
Adriano
etto

...

and ffs get your facts straight, england have never won a euro
 
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so you would rather have maldini in your squad than terry stig :), cant argue with that logic :)
whats maldini like 40 and terry is to around 25

oki doki :)

so even at 40 maldini is better than john terry?
do you agree supa?



also let me ask you guys something, why has spain never done well in world football?

good players but never do anything, apart from maybe this euro
 
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