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Ronaldo Rage Key to Milan Move!

AC Milan aren’t just opening their bulging wallet to throw a few millions at Real Madrid when they can get something for – what appears to be – nothing.

Rossoneri negotiator Ernesto Bronzetti has revealed that the Fenômeno’s phenomenal anger at what he sees as persecution at the White House is the key to a return to Milan.

"The key to a successful and agreeable transfer is in Ronaldo’s ‘incazzatura’ [rage]”, explained the exec who’s got the task of bringing the number 9 back to San Siro on a free transfer.

He went on to adopt a sever bargaining position that makes it clear that if Madrid are holding out for a 10 million Euro Rossoneri offer then they’re just holding out for heartbreak.

Bronzeti knows full well that the player has to go public to demand a move in order to get Madrid to release him for free as a throbbing headache rather than a solid investment.

"Milan are now waiting for an answer from Ronaldo and Galliani has opened the Milanello doors for him. It’s something that Ronaldo needs to resolve”, he stressed.

“The Ronaldo issue has reached stalemate right now, but that was predictable as they were playing in Mallorca and all their chief executives are there while Ronaldo is in Madrid with his son"

With an announcement expected this week one way or the other s the transfer window gets ready to slam shut there were a few choice words comparing Ronaldo to Figo.

“Milan are waiting for Ronaldo to come forward and make a decision, but I don’t see him burning with desire to learn Arabic”, he jabbed in reference to a supposed Al-Ittihad 10 million Euro bid.

“He’s only 30, not 34 or 35 like Figo, so he’s in a different position. What do we do now? We wait for him to decide”, ended the exec with a sly smile.

Ronaldo Has Permission To Speak With Al-Ittihad!

According to Sunday’s electronic edition of popular Saudi financial daily ‘Al-Eqtesadiya’, Al-Ittihad have been given the green light by Real Madrid to talk to the Brazilian striker.

“We are dealing directly with the player now that we have secured the go-ahead signal from Real Madrid,” the Saudi club's chief was quoted as saying.

“I do personally hope that our strong willingness and commitment to secure the services of Ronaldo will finally pay off and ease the way towards getting his official agreement soon,” he added, without mentioning the financial terms of the proposed offer.

Ronaldo also has been linked with a Beckham-esque move to MLS, specifically to the New York Red Bulls. Those rumors, however, appear to be only that at this point.

Various reports on Sunday have also linked Ricardinho (Besiktas Istanbul) with a possible swoop should the Ronaldo deal fail to materialize. Inter's Luis Figo already has agreed to join Al-Ittihad at the end of the European season.

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I think it will be a great mistake if Real Madrid sell Ronaldo. Because he is a great player and I think he still have ability to show something and bring glory to Real Madrid again if ge has got chance. So I think it will not be a good decission if Real Madrid allow him to leave. And I think Capello will understand it and keep him in the squad and will play him in the matches. Because all we know what Ronaldo can do when he is in form.

Shevchenko tipped for La Liga swap deal.

Real Madrid are reported to be lining up a swoop for Andriy Shevchenko and will offer Brazilian striker Ronaldo as part of the deal.

Shevchenko is continuing to struggle with his form at Stamford Bridge and according to reports in Spain, Real are keen to offer him a route out of the Premiership this January.

The Ukranian striker has been continually linked with a return to Italy with former club AC Milan but Chelsea have always denied the rumours and insist he is going nowhere.

Now Real are said to be in the hunt and are ready to throw Ronaldo into the deal in an effort to persuade Chelsea to sell.

Chelsea are unlikely to entertain the idea though as Ronaldo is cup-tied in the Champions League this season and would not be able to figure for the Blues when play resumes in February.

Ronaldo wants to keep playing while he still have a passion for it.

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker, Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, said in Rio de janeiro that he will continue playing while he still has a passion for it. The World Cup's greatest scorer said that he doesn't think too much about the future when setting his own personal goals. This has made his possible future participation in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa -during which he would be 34 years old- a mistery.

I don't think ahead too much. I don't think about 2010. I only want to keep playing while I still have a passion for it," said Ronaldo on Brazilian television programme Globo Esporte.

Ronaldo played a friendly match today with other Brazilian footballers such as Emerson and Gabriel.

Despite making great efforts and showcasing speed, Real Madrid's striker didn't score any goals.

Ronaldo receives Bronze Boot as third top scorer; Raúl accepts Fair Play Trophy for Spain.

Awards galore. Three Madridistas made their way on stage at the Zurich Opera House on Monday night to accept various prizes. One of them, Fabio Cannavaro, was honoured twice. Not only was the Italian centre back named 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year, but he also won the Silver Ball as the second best player of the German World Cup, played between 9 June and 9 July. Meanwhile, Ronaldo was presented with the Bronze Boot and Raúl accepted FIFA's Fair Play Trophy on behalf of the Spanish national team.

Bronze Boot for a one of a kind forward
Germany's Miroslav Klose, who score five World Cup goals, received the Golden Boot as the competition's top scorer, while Hernán Crespo and Ronaldo, who each had three goals, took home the Silver Boot and Bronze Boot, respectively. The Bronze Boot is presented to the third top scorer of the FIFA World Cup according to the following criteria: the number of goals scored, then, the number of passes resulting in goals, and third, minutes played.

After the World Cup had ended, several players had tallied three goals on their score sheets, among whom were Ronaldo and Spain's Fernando Torres and David Villa. That is when FIFA proceeded to count goal assists, but because Crespo and Ronaldo were also level in that category, FIFA then moved on to the number of minutes on the pitch each player had seen. Hernán Crespo scored three goals and one assist in 305 minutes, while Ronaldo had three goals and one assist in 409 minutes.

Brazil's '9' arrived in Germany amid controversy about his technique and fitness. Although Ronaldo and Brazil were unable to get get passed the quarterfinals, the Madridista forward scored three goals in five matches, making him the top Brazilian scorer in the competition and the Bronze Boot presented by Adidas winner.

Ronaldo played in five matches during the final phase of the German World Cup, for a total of 409 minutes. The striker also served up one assist (to Adriano against Australia) and had a total of 15 shots on goal, eight of which were in between the woodwork.

His best match came against Japan, which earned him the Budweiser Man of the Match honour. When it was made official that Ronaldo had won the Bronze Boot, Roy Hodgson, member of FIFA's Technical Study Group, stated, “Ronaldo received this award thanks to two excellent goals he scored, especially the first, which came at a key moment of the match. Moreover, his performance throughout the match was also decisive in this process.”

We cannot forget that in Germany Ronaldo became the all-time top scorer in the history of the World Cup after finding the back of the net against Ghana. His 15th goal was one more than Germany's Gerd Müller. With four goals in the French World Cup and eight in the Japan & Korea, Ronaldo moved ahead of Jurgen Klismann (11), Sándor Kocsis (11) and Just Fontaine (13).

Fair Play Trophy handed to Raúl
Real Madrid's number ‘7’ also shared the spotlight at the FIFA World Player 2006 gala. The Madridista forward flew to Zurich as the captain the Spanish national team, and there he joined coach Luis Aragonés to receive the Fair Play Trophy, which Spain shared with Brazil, being that both sides shared the same number of points in the World Cup's Fair Play ranking. Representing Brazil, who take home the piece of hardware for the third time, were Ricardo Teixeira and Ronaldo. FIFA's Technical Study Group (TSG) awarded each team a total of 886 of the 1,000 possible points.

The award is presented to the team that shows the best behaviour on and off the pitch according to a points system and criteria established by the FIFA Committee for Ethics and Fair Play. Every match is evaluated, but only teams that move on to the Round of 16 are considered candidates for the award, which consists of the Fair Play Trophy, medals for the players and coaching staff, a diploma, and 50,000 dollars worth of football equipment to be used for youth development.

The evaluation is carried out according to six criteria which place an emphasis on the positive rather than the negative aspects of a team’s performance. The number of cards a team receives is the only way that points can be deducted. The other criteria taken into consideration are: positive play, with points awarded for an attractive, offensive-minded playing style; respect for opponents; respect for the officials; behaviour of the coaching staff and the behaviour of supporters.

'I'm great when I score, fat when I don't' - Ronaldo.

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo has said he cannot win in the continuing debate about whether he is overweight or not.

Having come back from a knee ligament injury just over a week ago and scored three goals in two games, Spanish media have hailed his return saying 'the king is back' and that he is thinner. 'I think it is absurd we spend so much time talking about my weight. All the tests and controls are open for everyone to see,' Ronaldo told a news conference, Spanish media reported on Friday. 'What most annoys me is the way things come out in the press.

When you score goals you are great, when you don't you are fat. 'I am completely dedicated to my work and trying to improve and I'm not interested in what others say.' Before his strike against Athletic Bilbao last weekend, and two more versus Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Wednesday, Ronaldo had only managed one goal this season. The 30-year-old has had limited opportunities to shine following knee surgery after the World Cup and then suffering twisted knee ligaments in the King's Cup last month. Real coach Fabio Capello, who has preferred Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy up front, has cited the Brazilian's need to lose weight as one of the reasons he has not used him.

Beckham and Ronaldo back for Real Madrid.

David Beckham and Ronaldo are back in the Real Madrid squad announced on Saturday to face Athletic Bilbao at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday.

Beckham, the former England captain, has been suffering from an inflammation in the cartilage of his left knee that had kept him out of the last three games.

Beckham, who has yet to decide whether or not he will extend his contract with Real beyond the end of this season, has been in the starting line-up for just three of his side's 12 league matches this season.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo is also back after recovering from a strained knee ligament picked up in the King's Cup last month.

Ronaldo might be out for one month.

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo may be out for one month for the injury.

Ronaldo out with knee injury.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo will reportedly be sidelined for a month following an injury to his left knee.

Ronaldo, who has struggled to make the starting lineup this season, was hurt in Thursday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win against third-division Ecija.

The Brazil striker scored his first gal for Madrid since April 8 in the 68th minute after several earlier misses.

Sports daily Marca said on its Web site that Ronaldo had a ligament injury to his left knee.

Newspaper El Mundo said Ronaldo sustained the injury while shooting at goal and could be out for the rest of this year. (AP).

Ronaldo ruled out of Barça clash.

The Spanish Sporting Disclipline Commission (CSDD) ruled against Real Madrid's appeal for the suspension imposed on Ronaldo following his sending-off against Getafe last weekend, to be suspended, which definitely rules him out of the first 'classic' of the season that will take place in the Nou Camp tommorow night at 9pm in Canal +'s televised game.

The Brazilian striker was sent off after picking up two yellow cards after coming on a substitute during last Sunday's disappointing defeat to Getafe.

The first came in the 81st minute for "pushing over an opponent in a challenge for the ball," according the referee's report, which explains that the second, in the 89th minute was for "a blatant protest" after the referee yellow-carded Ruud van Nistelrooy for the same offence.

Since his return from knee surgery, the former Nou Camp old boy has played just 56 minutes of first-team football in two appearances as a substitute.

For their part, the champions are without Samuel Eto'o, who is in danger of missing the rest of the season after picking up a serious knee injury.

Ronaldo to miss Barcelona clash.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is set to miss Sunday's clash with Barcelona after the Spanish Football Federation upheld his one-match suspension.

Ronaldo was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Getafe but Madrid had hoped his first yellow card would be rescinded.

However, the RFEF have stated the booking was just, denying the former Barcelona man a reprieve.

Madrid still have the option of appealing against the RFEF's decision.

Real Madrid's Ronaldo stunned by dismissal.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo has no idea why he was sent-off in yesterday's defeat at Getafe.

The Brazilian star was shown the red card for dissent and he will now miss next weekend's big clash with Barcelona.

Ronaldo could not explain why he was given his marching orders.

"I don't understand why I was given a second yellow card," said Ronaldo.

"I saw that (Ruud) van Nistelrooy was shouting because the referee had blown for a foul for no reason and I asked him why he had booked him.

"The referee moved his head and I said he was a 'phenomenon' and he then gave me the yellow card."

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I think it was a bad decission by the referre as Ronaldo seems inocent in the TV. But I don't know what is the cause to give him 2nd yellow card while he didn't do anything. Ruud Van Nistolrooy also shown yellow card at the same time while he also did nothing. But red card of Ronaldo was not correct and referre should get blame on this.

Ronaldo returns for Real Madrid.

Ronaldo has received a surprise call-up to the Real Madrid squad for Tuesday night's Champions League match with Dynamo Kiev.

Ronaldo has not played since undergoing knee surgery in July and Real coach Fabio Capello said last week that he did not expect the Brazil striker to return for a fortnight.

However, the 30-year-old has been training normally with the rest of the Real squad recently and Capello has decided to draft him in for Tuesday's clash.

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is also set to be involved after attending the birth of his daughter overnight in Madrid.

Real will be looking to get their Champions League campaign up and running against Dynamo after losing their opening Group E match 2-0 against Lyon.

Capello: Ronaldo will get 30 goals for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is backing Ronaldo to deliver on his promise of scoring 30 goals this season.

There has been speculation Capello doesn't see eye-to-eye with the Brazilian, but he insisted last night: "Ronaldo is the number one in the world, he is impressive.

"It is important we recover his best. He has said that he is going to score 30 goals and I have total confidence he is going to do it."

Asked about the boos from the home crowd during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, Capello said: "The public can applaud or boo. It's their right because they pay.

"The fans are always upset with one player. Before it was Raul, always with Raul, now with Emerson. I cannot let myself be guided by the opinion of others."

Capello looks to Ronaldo.

Desperate for success this season Real Madrid�s coach Fabio Capello is now turning to Ronaldo to resurrect their fortunes.

The good news for Real�s fans was the announcement that Ronaldo was due to return to action for the local derby on the 1st of October when Real take on Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo has been out of action since the World Cup after which he underwent a knee operation.

His return is seen as a huge relief in the light of their 0 � 2 humiliation against Lyon on Wednesday night.

Former manager Arrigo Sachi said to reporters that he thought that the team is highly talented but are severely lacking in team spirit.

It is expected that the Brazilian will partner their new signing Ruud van Nistelrooy who has been in good form thus far this season.

Ronaldo has promised Real Madrid thirty goals this season.

Ronaldo resumes Madrid training.

Ronaldo resumed training with Real Madrid on Thursday, two months after undergoing surgery.

Ronaldo, who had calcifications removed from his left knee, last played in Brazil's 1-0 loss to France in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The striker, who faces competition from Ruud van Nistelrooy for a first-team place this season, is not expected to appear in Madrid's league match with Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Ronaldo, who turns 30 next week, came close to moving to AC Milan last month but the clubs couldn't agree on a transfer fee.

Madrid lie in fifth place after two games of the Spanish league season and lost at Lyon 2-0 on Wednesday in their opening Champions League match.

Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid training this week.

Ronaldo will join full-scale Real Madrid training on Thursday for the first time since the end of last season.

"Ronaldo is going very well," said Real coach Fabio Capello. "I spoke with him and we have made a program so that next Thursday he joins the team, when we return from Lyon."

Ronaldo has been recovering from knee surgery performed in Brazil immediately after the World Cup.

Real Madrid chief: Inter Milan offered Adriano swap to us.

Real Madrid sports chief Predrag Mijatovic insists they never intended to sell Ronaldo over the summer.

"At no moment have we wanted to transfer him because if we had, there would have remained only one forward left here," said Mijatovic. "That would be illogical.

"He never wanted to leave and has shown this to us. I am convinced that we are going to see him return to his best. He is excited and I am sure that he will bring us many goals and joy. That will mean points.

"The exchange with Adriano was proposed by Inter."

Real Madrid fear Ronaldo-Capello blow-up.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello's No1 striker for this season.

DiarioSport says a move away for Ronaldo will be top of the agenda for Real in January after failing to offload the Brazilian before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Ronaldo isn't keen to play under Capello, while the Real coach considers Van Nistelrooy his No1 centre-forward and will only consider the Brazilian should he be injured. Real's moneymen also want to see the player's sale to balance the books.

It's reported that Real officials are nervous about the tense relationship between the pair. With four months until the winter market opens, it's said that the situation could publicly explode at any time.