Portugal Legend Eusebio: Great to have Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

Portugal’s greatest footballer, Eusebio, has also spoken about Cristiano Ronaldo’s switch from Manchester United to Real Madrid. The 1966 World Cup hero praised Real Madrid as a great club and revealed his joy at Ronaldo’s transfer.

“I am very pleased, because Real Madrid is a team that I love a lot in Spain. They are the most important team in the country, just as Benfica are in Portugal and Manchester United in England.

“I am pleased that Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract here, and I am sure that we will succeed in Spanish football.”

Many people are questioning Real Madrid’s ability to achieve success with money, while some doubt Ronaldo’s potential in Spain. But Eusebio, who has other beliefs, said:

“I cannot define him [Ronaldo]. He is now the god of another world. I think this year, Real Madrid will not have problems because at the moment he is the best player in the world.”

Well, this thought is certainly not Xavi’s opinion. The 29-year-old midfielder – who just won a bronze medal at the Confederations Cup – declared:

“The best player in the world is Lionel Messi and there’s no chance he will switch allegiance,”

And talking about Barcelona’s desire to win the treble once again, he continued:

“We also have Andres Iniesta, Thierry Henry and Samuel Eto’o and with that kind of luxury, we are capable of doing anything.

“As for Ronaldo, I wouldn’t want him here. At Barca, we do not have room for players who fill gossip magazines. We are hard workers and sportsmen but he, on the other hand, is uncontrollable.”

On July 6: 25,000 fans for Ronaldo at the Bernabeu!

Fifa’s Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, is expected to break more records when he gets officially presented as a Real Madrid player.

Nothing has been confirmed as yet concerning the financial agreements between Ronaldo and the Spanish Giants. However, fresh reports suggest that the Fifa Player of the Year will appear at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for the first time with his new Real Madrid shirt on July 6.

25,000 fans are expected to attend the glamorous ceremony of Cristiano Ronaldo’s official unveiling as a Real Madrid player. This number beats by far the record set by Robinho when 11,000 fans went to the stadium to see him in 2005, on August, 26.

In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo might probably break Zinedine Zidan’s record for media attendance during an official reception. 400 accredited journalists attended the Algerian-born French legend’s official ceremony whereas an estimated number of 500 reporters from over 25 countries should be present when on July 6.

Reports claim that the Spanish Giants have already begun working on invitations. The ceremony is also said to start at 20:00 CET in order to suit the availability of day workers. Therefore, televisions channels will have the opportunity to cover the event from 21:00 CET in their late news.

Ronaldo: From Man United to Real Madrid – Difficult to adapt, but I will!

Every Real Madrid fan will love to see Cristiano Ronaldo in his white jersey, making fancy footwork on the ball, running with pace, firing accurate free-kicks, and scoring goals as he did under Manchester United’s red jersey.

And despite all the expectations that surround Cristiano Ronaldo, the World Player of the Year insists that it might take time before he adapts to Spanish soccer.

“It will be a little difficult at the start because I was at Manchester United for six years,”

“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,” Ronaldo said before boldly stating:

“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.”

He concluded:

“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.”

Ronaldo reflecting on Real Madrid issues concerning him

Cristiano Ronaldo is not yet a Real Madrid player. The Portuguese winger will have to wait a bit longer before being paired alongside Kaka. Ronaldo, who is currently on holidays, is already thinking of playing for Real Madrid.

He stated:

“I want to start pre-season well, that’s what I really want,”

“The truth is that I’m eager to start, but for now I want to rest.

“The negotiations are still not concluded.”

Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to find a suitable house in Real Madrid. He also needs to learn how to speak Spanish fluently as it is understood that he will remain in the Spanish club for six years as stipulated in the contract.

Considering the money involved in his transfer, and his Ballon d’Or and Fifa Player of the year titles, Ronaldo will be under pressure to perform very well at Real Madrid. But the former Manchester United number 7 star is well aware of how hard it is going to be in his dream club.

“I know that the expectations are great but I have to get used to that.”

Ronaldo Passes Medical

Cristiano Ronaldo took one step closer to Real Madrid when he passed his medical. The deal is expected to be concluded in a matter of days.

"I've done all the [medical] tests, all is well, everything perfect," he said. "This will be a challenge, but my career has always been made up of challenges. The expectations for me are great, but I am used to it

Ronaldo is looking forward to the challenge. "Real Madrid is a club that is accustomed to winning, just like Manchester United. It will be good playing with Kaka, a great player who was the best in the world, but not only with him – also with Raúl, Guti and [Iker] Casillas.

"The beginning will be complicated. I was six years in Manchester and there the football is more physical, faster. Anyway, I think when we are good, we adapt ourselves to any kind of football. I expect to adapt quickly."

"I have already said in interviews Real Madrid has always been a club where I wanted to play. But I want to clarify that the fans and the people of Manchester United understood my decision," he said. "It was a mutual agreement, so I'm very happy. It is going to be a very big challenge for me. I still do not know what [shirt] number I will use."

cristiano ronaldo and paris hilton!

Exactly one year after Cristiano Ronaldo neglected Paris Hilton in a bar, the Portuguese Superstar was seen partying dirtily with the Hollywood actress at My House night club in Los Angeles.

Cristiano Ronaldo doing like David Beckham?

The 24-year-old World Player of the Year is expected to complete his transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid in about a week’s time. This will see the number 7 star emulate AC Milan’s David Beckham who also used to wear the mesmerizing number 7 Red Devil jersey.

Now Cristiano Ronaldo could also emulate Beckham – if not surpass him – in terms of media attraction. The former English captain and his wife Victoria beat royal couple Prince Charles and Lady Diana in the press, and the Beckhams are continuing to receive the public’s attention.

Playboy Ronaldo may steal the spotlight from the Beckhams though, if he indeed marries Hollywood’s Paris Hilton. His £ 20,000 alcohol party broke into the headlines in a space of hours; The Estadio do Dragao record holder could well become an everyday-headline-maker when he joins Real Madrid.

The glamour in this Spanish club is arguably the greatest in the world, and with Paris Hilton by his side, Cristiano Ronaldo may outclass David Beckham’s popularity in the media.
Can Paris Hilton fit in Ronaldo’s life as a wife?

Paris Hilton: Ronaldo is just my good friend

Speculations of Cristiano Ronaldo marrying Paris Hilton have run fast throughout the public after the two Superstars were seen together. However, Paris Hilton insists that despite what happened at My House nightclub last week, there is nothing serious between herself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

“We’re getting to know each other and I have to leave it at that,” Paris Hilton said.

When asked about her relationship with Ronaldo yesterday, she told the press:

“Cristiano and I are good friends. Very good friends.”

A source close to Ronaldo and Hilton underlined Paris Hilton’s statement by telling theMirror:

“Paris has just got out of two serious relationships, so she might not be ready to jump straight into another one,”

However, the source concluded:

“But they have been texting and calling each other a lot. So, I wouldn’t be surprised.”

Either way, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum, Dolores Aveiro, will hope that Ronaldo and Hilton are not dating. Reports explain that the cancer-stricken woman hates Aveiro while she is still sad about her son’s split with Nereida Gallardo.

Fifa President Sepp Blatter: Ronaldo’s big-money move is great!

Several clubs and football personalities, such as Barcelona’s president Juan Laporta and UEFA’s Michel Platini, have firmly criticized Real Madrid’s 94 million euro transfer fee for Cristiano Ronaldo.

After enduring a cup-less season, Los Blancos are rebuilding their fortress. According to Florentino Perez and his board advisor Zinedine Zidane, bringing world class players is the key for success.

The price tags on superstars like Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are obviously enormous, so Florentino Perez had to win loan deals with several partners to go ahead.

But despite the financial crisis that the world is currently facing, Fifa Presiden Sepp Blatter has clearly backed Florentino Perez’s action.

“Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing is good for football. It shows the market of the sport is healthy despite the world financial crisis,

“This means our product is still good. This is the people’s sport and they need stars. The transfer will cost a lot of money, but it shows that there is still demand for a football star,” Blatter was quoted as saying in Real Madrid’s official website.

“We should be allowed to be generous about this. This market is very sensitive because there is a financial crisis, but the football market is still a good one.”

The Fifa President then explained:

“Fifty million dollars were paid for the Brazilian Ronaldo ten years ago, and I ask myself, ‘What are 80 million pounds nowadays?’ This means there is still a demand for stars and that there is no crisis in football.”