Agree. I see it for what it is - a tactic to squeeze out as much money and PR as possible. The transfer might not pay itself from kit sales alone but bigger sponsorship deals than anticipated pre-Ronaldo? Most certainly.
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Agree. I see it for what it is - a tactic to squeeze out as much money and PR as possible. The transfer might not pay itself from kit sales alone but bigger sponsorship deals than anticipated pre-Ronaldo? Most certainly.
Let's hope Pep was right.So they didn't have to sell a player to get Kane for 120m but yes for Ronaldo.
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The man would be turning 40 in the February of that fourth season
He is going for that Rooney record isn’t he the magnificent bastard?“This is why I am here,” states Ronaldo, with a look of determination.
“I am not here for a vacation. As I told you, before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago, but I am here to win again.
“I am capable, me and my team-mates. I am ready to go, I am ready to go. It is a good chance for me, for the supporters, for the club, to get one step ahead.
“I am ready and I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years.”
Tbh I initially had the same thought. But I actually wouldn't bet against Ronaldo actually accomplishing that. Could hit 40 odd goals in all competitions every season or 20 odd goals in all competitions every season both outcomes wouldn't surprise me.The man would be turning 40 in the February of that fourth season
We shouldn’t even acknowledge this Peps ass kisser. Ballbag doesn’t deserve the attention.So they didn't have to sell a player to get Kane for 120m but yes for Ronaldo.
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Carrick and Fletcher were so good. True unsung heroes. I was absolutely gutted when Fletcher got the red card in the UCL semi-final against Arsenal. In my heart I knew that was all the hope gone for us beating Barca in the final. We really needed our full strength team to have any chance. Especially the likes of Fletcher who would have been pivotal in that final against a side like Barca. The final was always going to be won in midfield.
Don’t know how this guy still gets media attention? An absolute Grade A+ bullshitter that even fecking Sky binned.So they didn't have to sell a player to get Kane for 120m but yes for Ronaldo.
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I don't even know why clubs put journalists up to this stuff. It just looks like crying over spilt milk. For weeks now everyone and his dog, including Khabib, has been going on record saying Ronaldo intended to go to United. Now Guillem is coming along to correct everyone else and tell us the 'real' story. Laughable really.So they didn't have to sell a player to get Kane for 120m but yes for Ronaldo.
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Is there an HD version of this ?
sure pep himself say players like Ronaldo and Messi play where they want
I know the he’s home is PR and spin but you can’t deny he looks incredibly happy. I had a huge grin on my face during that entire interview!
Watching the interview with Wes Brown in OT and I gotta say, he looks genuinely happy. It's not just for show. He looks like a guy who had a huge weight taken off his shoulder.
Carrick was MOTM probably. He really was an brilliant midfielder, severely underrated in England. How we miss a player like him, those line breaking passes are a joy to watch.
Is it me or does he looked more relaxed than usual. Looks like a man who doesn't need to answer any questions.
Family life seems to have done him well. Reuniting with the OT fam will probably do the same.
He genuinely looks excited. You can tell he is really is happy to be back. Seems he has realised how much love manchester has for him
I actually think he realised that unlike Madrid or Turin everyone here genuinely loves him and appreciate him. Not fake like elsewhere.
Ronaldo: "I remember when you make own goal in the 89th. It was absolutely unbelievable".
When talking about his age:
"People should know I'm different, I show off year after year" 
"People should know I'm different, I show off year after year"
I came here to post this, what a legendWhen talking about his age:
"People should know I'm different, I show off year after year"
He started with - "I am different from other people".
i kinda butchered the quote, but yeah, that made me laugh! After that he said he'll show everyone this year, tooI came here to post this, what a legend
He started wit - I am different from other people
The "ego", "dressing room disruptor", "manager undermining" conspiracy theorists will be very disappointed by this great interview. He knows how big United are. He certainly ain't going there to rock the boat!
Not really saying anything new or particularly insightful here, but... Ronaldo really is in incredible shape.
Bastard looks younger in that interview with Brown than he did ten years ago!
Bastard looks younger in that interview with Brown than he did ten years ago!
It’s mad when you see him next to Brown like that, he looks about 24/25. He really is a remarkable specimen. Interesting to see how much he has trimmed up too, he’s lost most of that bulk he had in his late 20s.
I remember when we signed him as a 18 year old and there was a large section of fans who felt he needed to be sent on loan. Even ex players like Lou Macari said the same. But it's interesting to hear from the man himself about how Fergie surprised him by telling him he would be part of the first team rather than going back to SCP on loan for the 2003/04 season.
Different coaches have different opinions on when to introduce young players imo and Fergie was braver than most when it comes to introducing youth.
Does he say at one point, something about "the next 3 or 4 years" ?
Yeah you never know how it would have turned out. He would have had plenty more game time in Sporting but training with superior talented players and playing in the premier league would have been invaluable at his age.
That's what made an impression on me. He's so slim, that's the bit that makes him look boyish.
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Yes he did. Honestly if he maintains his fitness like Giggsy he can easily play till 40. He may not score 30/40 goals at that time but still good for 15-20.
The way he plays now and the way he maintains himself, he can keep that going for 4 years.
Yeah he says he thinks he’ll be “huge” for that time period. And I’m not betting against it. I think 30+ is doable the next two years. If he even stays at 18-20 goals a year after that till he’s 40, that would be absolutely nuts. I can def see it happening.
I noticed that. His body seems to evolve into what he needs it to do at different points in his career. His dedication to be the best he can be is inspiring.
Easily, I wonder if he has had a cheeky word with Wazza about the record ?
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