The Portuguese coach has defended his compatriot against recent negative comments, and has stressed that the attacker remains a very important figure for the capital club
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has ferociously defended Cristiano Ronaldo against recent criticism as Los Blancos prepare for the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final against Barcelona on Wednesday.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo does have the full support of the Bernabeu despite relations between the player and a section of the crowd appearing to have soured last weekend.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has defended star player Cristiano Ronaldo over criticism that he does not celebrate his goals with enough passion.
When Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for a record £80 million fee in 2009, it seemed he would never walk onto the pitch at Old Trafford in a red and black shirt again.
But over the last year, while he has continued to shine at new home Real Madrid, the striker has hinted on a few occasions that a return to England is always a possibility.
And with Ronaldo claiming that United are his favourite English side, fans the world over are hopeful and wishful that the 26 year old, who has continued to break records in La Liga since making the move, may one day come back to United where he grew into the superstar he is today.
As reports circulate that Ronaldo is being booed by Real Madrid fans on a regular basis, rumours that he may consider a return to United are cropping up once again.
But United already have a plethora of strikers and wingers, so what is it about Ronaldo that makes a transfer seem likely if the opportunity arose? IBTimes UK takes a look at whether the superstar would make a good fit for Sir Alex Ferguson’s current line-up.
Jose Mourinho has defended Cristiano Ronaldo for not celebrating after scoring a goal at the weekend, a move which drew unusually strong criticism from the pro-Real Madrid media.
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is once again being linked with a sensational return to Old Trafford following the former World and European player of the year’s lack of a goal celebration during Real Madrid’s 5-1 win over Granada on Sunday.
- The Portugal and Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed as a global ambassador for Save the Children’s Every One campaign. The campaign, which supports the Millennium Development Goals and will run until 2015, has been branded in the UK as No Child Born to Die. Ronaldo was one of several famous footballers who supported an auction held in Dubai at the end of December that raised about £30,000 for Save the Children, the Red Crescent and the Autism Charity. “I’m so proud to support Save the Children,” said Ronaldo. “I’m delighted at the funds raised during tonight’s auction.”
Real Madrid eased to a 5-1 win against Granada in their La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening despite an impressive first-half performance from their opponents that saw the home side lucky to be leading at half time.
Karim Benzema’s opener was cancelled out by Mikel Rico, but Sergio Ramos reinstated Madrid’s advantage before the interval. Gonzalo Higuain and Benzema struck early in the second period to stun the visitors, before Cristiano Ronaldo put the gloss on the final score with a late effort.
Real Madrid pair Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo will not be attending the Ballon d’Or gala on Monday in Zurich.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is enjoying his football at the Bernabeu after being linked with a return to Manchester United.
The 26-year-old was linked with his former club last month, with reports in Spain suggesting he was ready to quit Madrid after being unhappy with the criticism received from fans following the recent 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico.