| ID | Rat. | Name | Nat. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900 | S. Chanderpaul |  |
| 2 | 880 | Mohammad Yousuf |  |
| 3 | 859 | K.C. Sangakkara |  |
| 4 | 832 | K.P. Pietersen |  |
| 5 | 825 | M.J. Clarke |  |
| 6 | 819 | D.P.M.D. Jayawardena | |
| 7 | 810 | R.T. Ponting | |
| 8 | 799 | Younis Khan | |
| 9 | 797 | G.C. Smith |  |
| 10 | 771 | G. Gambhir |  |
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October 12, 2008
"Ronaldo a £135 million target"
Manchester City’s prospective new owners are weighing up a staggering £135 million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo in January as the club attempt to topple the established elite of European football.
Having lived in the shadow of Manchester United for so long, City could be about to test the resolve of their fierce rivals with an offer that would obliterate the world transfer record and send shock waves through the sport and beyond.
The extraordinary revelations come as the ruling al-Nahyan family of Abu Dhabi moves closer to completing a £200 million buyout of City from Thaksin Shinawatra.
To put it into context, £135 million is more than twice United’s operating profits for the 2006-07 season, more than double the amount that Randy Lerner paid for Aston Villa two years ago and almost three times the world record transfer fee of £47.5 million that Juventus received from Real for Zinédine Zidane in 2001.
Ronaldo’s spentley £2m
Car-crazy Cristiano Ronaldo this week took delivery of a Bentley Continental GT Speed.
It cost £140,000—taking the total he has spent on motors since joining Man United five years ago above the £2 million mark.
In the last three months alone, the 23- year-old midfielder has blown £630,000 on cars—£340,000 on a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe and £150,000 on the registration plate CR7.
And in February he put his name on the two-year waiting list for a £875,000 Bugatti Veyron, the 235mph supercar he once raced in a Nike ad.
Ronaldo has owned some of the world’s most exclusive motors, including two Porsche Cayennes, a BMW M6, Bentley Continental GTC, Porsche 911, Ferrari F430 and a Merc bought for his then lover Nereida Gallardo…
His Bentley GTC — with a red leather interior to match his strip — is now on the market at £99,995 at a garage in Bolton, Lancs.
A United source said: “Fans expect stars to blow their wages on big cars and Ronaldo’s no exception.”
But the free-scoring Portugal player used to have more modest tastes. As a teenager at Sporting Lisbon, before his £12 million transfer to Old Trafford, he drove to training in a humble Seat Ibiza…..
"RONALDO-THE GREAT"
Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester amid a media storm. Manchester United had managed to sign the player without the Press suspecting anything. As the Stock Market was told that the player had been signed, hundreds of journalists flooded up to Manchester to get a proper look at one of Manchester United`s youngest signings. It was on the dusty back-streets of this small island that Ronaldo learnt his first few tricks, and it was also on this Island that he was first scouted. By the age of twelve Ronaldo had established himself as the best player on the Island, able to use his ball skills and pace to get past full-grown defenders for Andorinha. Having been recognised as a serious talent, all that was left was for the big Portuguese clubs to scrap it out for his signature. Though Porto and Boavista came in for him, he could only ever play for Sporting the club he supported as a boy. He progressed slowly through the youth ranks, although all those who worked with him were impressed with the talent that he had for his age, as well as his maturity. His skills were watched closely by all of the big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool and Juventus, in the U-17 European Championships. His dazzling skills put England U-17s out, and everyone who watched felt they had seen something special. At the end of his first season at Sporting he was linked to Liverpool. Though he claimed he was extremely happy at Sporting, he was also flattered by the interest of such a big club, who used to do well in the Premier League. The deal saw Ronald become the most expensive teenage signing in Britain, with Manchester United paying £12.24million over two seasons, in two equal payments. Those who had not seen him play baulked at the price such a lot of money for someone unproven! Those who had seen the Man Utd vs. Sporting friendly just three days before, however, knew that this player was special. Playing for Sporting, Ronaldo had taken the game to the reds, and was the main reason that Manchester United lost 3-1. After the game, all the United players could talk about was how well Ronaldo had played, and they begged Sir Alex to buy him. Sir Alex had been following him for months, but decided that the time was right not least because other clubs were getting increasingly closer to buying him. An so, on 12th August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo held up the famous Red shirt, with his favourite number 7 (it is hero Figo`s number) for all the press to see.A new star was born. His first performance for the club was against Bolton. He entered the fray with an hour gone, with United 1 0 up. A standing ovation from the fans at old Trafford did nothing to settle his nerves, but he rewarded the fans for their trust. A man-of-the-match performance followed, and Ronaldo became legend. He had a hand in two of the goals, won an unconverted penalty, and mesmerised the Bolton defence. The next day the media proclaimed him one of the best players ever for United, comparing him with Red-Legend George Best. Much had been seen, but much is still to come…..
Birth date: February 5, 1985
Birthplace: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Height: 184cm
Playing position: Left/right winger, striker
First club: Sporting Lisbon Career
debut: 1999 vs Moreirense
Current club: Manchester United
International team: Portugal.
Ronaldo was born on the 5th February 1985, on the small island of Madeira, which is owned by the Portuguese. Named after Ronald Reagan, due to his father`s respect for the man, few would have gambled that this child would make it to the very top of the Football tree, especially with Madeira mainly being used for farm-land. He has one brother and two sisters, and it is family whom he deems most important in his life at the moment. 
At the tender age of 17, Ronaldo was thrown in at the deep end with his first game against Moreirense. Two goals on his first appearance not only gave him his dream debut, but also endeared him to the fans, who soon learnt to chant for the ball to be passed to him. A goal against title-rivals Boavista also saw him rise to the top of the “Fan`s Favourites” list.
Sporting finished top in the league, and Ronaldo was hailed as the future of the club, alongside Quaresma, another Portuguese Starlet.
As it was, both moved away, with the money on the table to much for the Portuguese club to turn down. Best-friend Quaresma ended up at Barcelona, whilst Ronaldo came to the bright red of Manchester.
October 11, 2008
"Ronaldo a £135 million target"
Manchester City’s prospective new owners are weighing up a staggering £135 million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo in January as the club attempt to topple the established elite of European football.
Having lived in the shadow of Manchester United for so long, City could be about to test the resolve of their fierce rivals with an offer that would obliterate the world transfer record and send shock waves through the sport and beyond.
The extraordinary revelations come as the ruling al-Nahyan family of Abu Dhabi moves closer to completing a £200 million buyout of City from Thaksin Shinawatra.
To put it into context, £135 million is more than twice United’s operating profits for the 2006-07 season, more than double the amount that Randy Lerner paid for Aston Villa two years ago and almost three times the world record transfer fee of £47.5 million that Juventus received from Real for Zinédine Zidane in 2001.
Ronaldo’s spentley £2m
Car-crazy Cristiano Ronaldo this week took delivery of a Bentley Continental GT Speed.
It cost £140,000—taking the total he has spent on motors since joining Man United five years ago above the £2 million mark.
In the last three months alone, the 23- year-old midfielder has blown £630,000 on cars—£340,000 on a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe and £150,000 on the registration plate CR7.
And in February he put his name on the two-year waiting list for a £875,000 Bugatti Veyron, the 235mph supercar he once raced in a Nike ad.
Ronaldo has owned some of the world’s most exclusive motors, including two Porsche Cayennes, a BMW M6, Bentley Continental GTC, Porsche 911, Ferrari F430 and a Merc bought for his then lover Nereida Gallardo…
His Bentley GTC — with a red leather interior to match his strip — is now on the market at £99,995 at a garage in Bolton, Lancs.
A United source said: “Fans expect stars to blow their wages on big cars and Ronaldo’s no exception.”
But the free-scoring Portugal player used to have more modest tastes. As a teenager at Sporting Lisbon, before his £12 million transfer to Old Trafford, he drove to training in a humble Seat Ibiza…..
"RONALDO-THE GREAT"
Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester amid a media storm. Manchester United had managed to sign the player without the Press suspecting anything. As the Stock Market was told that the player had been signed, hundreds of journalists flooded up to Manchester to get a proper look at one of Manchester United`s youngest signings. It was on the dusty back-streets of this small island that Ronaldo learnt his first few tricks, and it was also on this Island that he was first scouted. By the age of twelve Ronaldo had established himself as the best player on the Island, able to use his ball skills and pace to get past full-grown defenders for Andorinha. Having been recognised as a serious talent, all that was left was for the big Portuguese clubs to scrap it out for his signature. Though Porto and Boavista came in for him, he could only ever play for Sporting the club he supported as a boy. He progressed slowly through the youth ranks, although all those who worked with him were impressed with the talent that he had for his age, as well as his maturity. His skills were watched closely by all of the big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool and Juventus, in the U-17 European Championships. His dazzling skills put England U-17s out, and everyone who watched felt they had seen something special. At the end of his first season at Sporting he was linked to Liverpool. Though he claimed he was extremely happy at Sporting, he was also flattered by the interest of such a big club, who used to do well in the Premier League. The deal saw Ronald become the most expensive teenage signing in Britain, with Manchester United paying £12.24million over two seasons, in two equal payments. Those who had not seen him play baulked at the price such a lot of money for someone unproven! Those who had seen the Man Utd vs. Sporting friendly just three days before, however, knew that this player was special. Playing for Sporting, Ronaldo had taken the game to the reds, and was the main reason that Manchester United lost 3-1. After the game, all the United players could talk about was how well Ronaldo had played, and they begged Sir Alex to buy him. Sir Alex had been following him for months, but decided that the time was right not least because other clubs were getting increasingly closer to buying him. An so, on 12th August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo held up the famous Red shirt, with his favourite number 7 (it is hero Figo`s number) for all the press to see.A new star was born. His first performance for the club was against Bolton. He entered the fray with an hour gone, with United 1 0 up. A standing ovation from the fans at old Trafford did nothing to settle his nerves, but he rewarded the fans for their trust. A man-of-the-match performance followed, and Ronaldo became legend. He had a hand in two of the goals, won an unconverted penalty, and mesmerised the Bolton defence. The next day the media proclaimed him one of the best players ever for United, comparing him with Red-Legend George Best. Much had been seen, but much is still to come…..
Birth date: February 5, 1985
Birthplace: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Height: 184cm
Playing position: Left/right winger, striker
First club: Sporting Lisbon Career
debut: 1999 vs Moreirense
Current club: Manchester United
International team: Portugal.
Ronaldo was born on the 5th February 1985, on the small island of Madeira, which is owned by the Portuguese. Named after Ronald Reagan, due to his father`s respect for the man, few would have gambled that this child would make it to the very top of the Football tree, especially with Madeira mainly being used for farm-land. He has one brother and two sisters, and it is family whom he deems most important in his life at the moment. At the tender age of 17, Ronaldo was thrown in at the deep end with his first game against Moreirense. Two goals on his first appearance not only gave him his dream debut, but also endeared him to the fans, who soon learnt to chant for the ball to be passed to him. A goal against title-rivals Boavista also saw him rise to the top of the “Fan`s Favourites” list.Sporting finished top in the league, and Ronaldo was hailed as the future of the club, alongside Quaresma, another Portuguese Starlet.
As it was, both moved away, with the money on the table to much for the Portuguese club to turn down. Best-friend Quaresma ended up at Barcelona, whilst Ronaldo came to the bright red of Manchester.
October 10, 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is better than AC Milan’s world player of the year Kaka, according to Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster.
The 23-year-old scored against Roma on Tuesday to take his tally to 36 goals for the season, while Kaka’s form has dipped in Serie A.
“Ronaldo has already overtaken Kaka after (the Brazilian’s) recent slump,” said the German coach.
“Right now, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world.”
Kaka beat Ronaldo into third place in the voting for Fifa’s world player of the year award last December, with Barcelona‘s Lionel Messi in second.
But Ronaldo’s mesmeric form this season has seen the Portuguese winger move to the top of many observers’ lists.
Schuster added that he would like to sign Ronaldo, although he accepted United were unlikely to let him leave in the immediate future.
“He’s the star at Old Trafford and until they win the Champions League and another league title or two then they aren’t going to let him go,” he said.
“So in the short term I don’t think it will be possible to sign him.
“But in a couple of years, yes, I believe he could be wearing the white shirt at the Bernabeu.”
The Bernabeu boss also suggested that Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was on his hit-list for next season.
“Drogba and Seville‘s Luis Fabiano are very good players. Madrid has to aspire to signing the best,” he added.
October 9, 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is better than AC Milan’s world player of the year Kaka, according to Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster.
The 23-year-old scored against Roma on Tuesday to take his tally to 36 goals for the season, while Kaka’s form has dipped in Serie A.
“Ronaldo has already overtaken Kaka after (the Brazilian’s) recent slump,” said the German coach.
“Right now, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world.”
Kaka beat Ronaldo into third place in the voting for Fifa’s world player of the year award last December, with Barcelona‘s Lionel Messi in second.
But Ronaldo’s mesmeric form this season has seen the Portuguese winger move to the top of many observers’ lists.
Schuster added that he would like to sign Ronaldo, although he accepted United were unlikely to let him leave in the immediate future.
“He’s the star at Old Trafford and until they win the Champions League and another league title or two then they aren’t going to let him go,” he said.
“So in the short term I don’t think it will be possible to sign him.
“But in a couple of years, yes, I believe he could be wearing the white shirt at the Bernabeu.”
The Bernabeu boss also suggested that Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was on his hit-list for next season.
“Drogba and Seville‘s Luis Fabiano are very good players. Madrid has to aspire to signing the best,” he added.
