Cris:I Will Need Time To Adapt

Real Madrid will be expecting great things from Cristiano Ronaldo, but they may have to be patient...

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he will take time to adapt to playing for Real Madrid and to life in his new surroundings when he eventually completes his mammoth move.

The Portuguese star will be expected to begin playing at his best from the off, but he has explained that may not be possible while he acclimatises to his new club.

Having spent six seasons at Manchester United, Ronaldo has opted to move after Real Madrid's €94 million-bid was accepted by the Red Devils.

"It will be a little difficult at the start because I was at Manchester United for six years," he told reporters in Portugal.

"In England, they play a more physical style of football, faster, but that is not an excuse. I only hope that I can adapt as quickly as possible.

"My life is based on challenges. Every year at Manchester United I had that. This is a different season because everything is new and that's why it's a different challenge.

"Winning titles is the challenge. Madrid are used to winning things, the same as Manchester United. I have high hopes and I'm certain that everything will turn out well."

CR's Last Interview on United's 08/09 Season Interview

Goodbye Cris.....

Man Utd accept £80m Ronaldo bid

Manchester United have accepted a potential world record £80m bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

"United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player," read a statement from the Old Trafford club.

It added the decision came at the 24-year-old winger's request after he "again expressed his desire to leave".

United said the offer was unconditional and want the matter to be concluded by 30 June, while Madrid hope to agree personal terms "in the next few days".

"Real Madrid confirm they have made an offer to Manchester United for the acquisition of the rights of the player Cristiano Ronaldo," said the Spanish club in a statement.

But the BBC's Steve Kingstone in Madrid stated that Real had yet to confirm the agreed price of £80m stated by United.

A spokesman for United's owners, the Glazer family, insisted that the decision to sell Ronaldo was taken solely by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The spokesman told the BBC: "It was purely a football decision and had nothing to do with the financial structure of the club."......More

Portugal 2:1 Albania

A goal from Bruno Alves, already in the period of discounts, allows Canada to continue to dream of the presence in the World 2010. The center was the spearhead in the final of the encounter with Albania and believed until the end, ultimately making the goal of victory (1-2).
For those who knew only a victory interested, the team gave a display of machines very weak but managed 'in extremis' win three points which continue to dream. But be warned: you get to South Africa we must show more.

If we don't win to Albanis we don't deserve to go to the WorldCup

"We live under pressure, but it isn't from now, it is part of the job. The major players live with that pressure and we must give a positive response because we know that not all win the clearance is compromised. If you do not win in Albania ... not be in the World ", he stressed.

Upon arrival at the selection stage of the Portuguese, in Óbidos, Cristiano Ronaldo said, "the group is phenomenal and the coach is spectacular, and therefore those who come, it is always well received."

"I think we are the best team in the group. We have shown, it is true, but sometimes, the teams and clubs have their own ups and downs and that is what happened with us a few months ago, also due to a little luck, that is not the sky, looking up. I am hoping that we will improve and make goals to win, "he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo expect "difficulties" in Albania, noting that "with the new coach will try to give your best and try to win in Portugal."

"We have difficulties, but we are hoping that we will bring to three points, which is the goal. Now, we must be focused, work well this week and win the game to go on holiday rest, "he said.

Cristiano Ronaldo still not forgotten the defeat of Manchester United before the FC Barcelona by 2-0 in the final of the Champions League on Wednesday in Rome.
"It's complicated, it is clear that nobody likes to lose, I do not like to lose. When is a game that size it is clear that leaves marks, and left me and my colleagues. But part of football, "revealed.

On the possibility of acting as a point of encounter with launches in Albania, said that Cristiano Ronaldo plays "where to play."

"My original position is extreme, but where I play stuff, there is no problem. I am accustomed to me increasingly to play the point-of-spear. There is a position that I love, but little by little and little I 'm accustomed, "he concluded.

Portugal today began preparing to travel to Albania on Saturday in qualifying for the meeting Mundial2010. Four days later, the formation of "corners" closes the sports season, in particular, in Estonia.

Relexes in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy