Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is seen looking towards manager Alex Ferguson during a news conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, in this April 6 2009 file photograph. Manchester United said on June 11, 2009 they have received a world record 80 million pound ($131.2 million) bid for forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is seen looking towards manager Alex Ferguson during a news conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, in this April 6 2009 file photograph. Manchester United said on June 11, 2009 they have received a world record 80 million pound ($131.2 million) bid for forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.

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  2. Portugal's soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Nani arrive at their training session in Obidos October 6, 2009. The Portuguese soccer squad on Tuesday started their preparations for the World Cup 2010 final qualifying matches.
  3. Portugal's soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Nani arrive at their training session in Obidos October 6, 2009. The Portuguese soccer squad on Tuesday started their preparations for the World Cup 2010 final qualifying matches.
  4. Players Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Duda pose for a photgraph before a training session of Portugal's soccer team Tuesday, Oct. 6 2009, in Obidos, north of Lisbon. Portugal will face Hungary in a World Cup qualifying match Oct. 10.
  5. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Real Madrid sits injured on the pitch shortly before leaving the pitch injured during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  6. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Real Madrid strikes to score the opening goal past Souleymane Diawara of Marseille during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  7. Manchester United fans shout towards Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  8. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  9. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (L) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  10. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  11. Manchester United's English defender Rio Ferdinand (L) vies with Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  12. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrates after his sides fourth goal during the English Premier League football match against manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  13. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Wes Brown of Manchester United leaves the pitch after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on October 31, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  14. An undated handout picture shows letters exchanged between Pierre Francois (L), General Director of Belgium's soccer club Standard Liege, and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (R) regarding the injury of Standard Liege's captain Steven Defour. Ferguson sent the letter on September 28, 2009, wishing Defour well in his recovery after he broke a bone in his right foot.
  15. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson signs an autograph prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  16. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on from the bench prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 3, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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