RONALDO fulfilled his lifelong dream and thanked Fergie
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Real Madrid Expecting 75,000 Fans For Cristiano Ronaldo Unveiling
The Santiago Bernabeu is expected to house an attendance akin to a real football match when ‘CR9’ is revealed to the world…
It was predicted a few weeks ago that as many as 25,000 fans would turn up to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s highly anticipated presentation at Real Madrid, however, such an estimate has been re-evaluated over the last week.
After the enormous success of Kaka’s induction ceremony just last week, Los Blancos are now said to be expecting a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday evening to watch the Portuguese winger pull on the famous white shirt with the No. 9 on his back.
There are reports that as many as 75,000 fans, the average attendance of a normal, competitive football game for Madrid, will be present to cheer on their new hero, while AS expects the atmosphere to be as electric as if the Merengues were taking on Barcelona in ‘El Clasico’.
The club’s official website suggests that over 200 media outlets worldwide will be present to cover the spectacular event, from newspapers such as L’Equipe, A Bola and The Independent to 30-plus international TV channels, including TV Kuwait, Chilevision and the BBC.
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Wait, do the fans have to actually purchase tickets to witness an unveiling?
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Erm, congratulations or commiserations?
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skali paid $ to c him dive..haha
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hes not becks
cmi la
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Wow its a full house...
"Real Madrid will close the gates to the stadium in just a few minutes - we're looking at a full house, in other words.
"Those who didn't make it in will be outside watching on the big screen next to Tower B of the stadium.
"Unlike the Kaka presentation, there appears to be a kind of programmed circuit that will allow Cristiano to walk around all four sides of the stadium.
"The man himself is on the big screens in the stadium now, albeit in video form - the fans are getting hyped up by a compilation of videos."goal.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo passes medical
Tuesday, August 18 2009
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A giant TV screen helps the Madrid fans get a closer look at record signing Cristiano Ronaldo
CRISTIANO RONALDO was unveiled as a Real Madrid player last night - and nearly sparked a riot.
A staggering 80,000 fans crammed into the Bernabeu to welcome the Portuguese winger following his world-record £80million move from Manchester United.
But the ceremony was abandoned when Ronaldo had to be whisked away as dozens of supporters ran on to the pitch.
Real's security guards frantically tried to contain the invaders and there was panic for a few seconds.
Ronaldo, 24, was expected back on the stage before leaving with Real supremo Florentino Perez and honorary president Alfredo di Stefano.
Instead he was taken away by scared guards, who decided not to take any risks as fans ran amok on the pitch and scuffles broke out with security staff.
Ronaldo said: "To see so many people here for my presentation was very emotional.
"I felt the love of the people. I am ambitious and I want to adapt as quickly as possible to give my best."
In 1984, 70,000 fans turned up at Napoli to welcome Diego Maradona while 50,000 saw Kaka unveiled by Real last week.
Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo keeps his cool as a security guard wrestles an overexcited Real fan to the ground
Cristiano Ronaldo eyes Real Madrid’s impressive range of European silverware
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just score own goals when playing against man utd
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CRISTIANO RONALDO fulfilled his lifelong dream to become a Real Madrid player last night - and thanked Alex Ferguson for making it possible.
The £80million Portugal superstar was saluted by 80,000 delirious fans in the Bernabeu Stadium.
He admitted his pride at being the most expensive footballer in the history of the game and hailed Manchester United boss Fergie and his Old Trafford team-mates.
But he told the Madrid faithful: "This is my new home and my life is here now."
Ronaldo-mania hit the Spanish capital, with a massive crowd from every corner of Spain and Portugal turning up to welcome their new idol in chaotic circumstances.
It was an incredible turnout, yet Ronaldo did not forget what he owed his former club.
He declared: "I have to say thank you to all their supporters, my boss, my friends, my team-mates, because I've been six years at the club and I have a good relationship with the people there. But they understand my decision and they respect that.
"My dream is to play for Madrid. I'm going to miss Manchester but this is my new home. This is my new life and I'm going to give 100 per cent for this club. Today I have fulfilled my lifelong dream."
When he led the crowd in an impromptu 'On the count of three, shout with me Hala Madrid' - it means Go Madrid - he had his hordes of worshippers spell-bound. Ronaldo-mania has taken over Madrid and 500 journalists from 200 different media outlets arrived to attend the party.
After being presented by club president Florentino Perez, he said: "I always believed that if a club wants to have the best players they have to pay.
"I'm happy to be the most expensive player in the history of football. It gives me great pride and I will work to prove they were right.
"I took a moment to think when I entered the dressing room. It was my lifelong dream to be there and, when I put on the shirt for the first time and I was presented, it was a very special moment for me."
With the Champions League final scheduled to be played at the Bernabeu next May, Ronaldo vowed to bring the trophy home.
He declared: "I will give my utmost so that we can win the Champions League."
Ronaldo insisted his farewell to Fergie was amicable and revealed he went to Manchester to speak to the man who turned him into the world's top player.
He said: "It was a very nice goodbye. My relationship with him was always and will always be good."
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hehehhehe they re-use the brazilian ronaldo shirt give him ah? hehehehehe =D
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Yeah, I was thinking maybe they would call him Cristiano or C Ron so those old fat Ronaldo's shirts can't be recycled... But I guess he didn't want his name to be changed... Now those old fat Ron's number 9 can see the day of light again... lol
And those fans who were still wearing that fat ron's no.9 shirts don't need to buy a new one... lol
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15 Birmingham (H)
18 Burnley (A)
22 Wigan (A)
29 Arsenal (H)September
12 Tottenham (A)
19 Man City (H)
26 Stoke (A)October
03 Sunderland (H)
17 Bolton (H)
24 Liverpool (A)
31 Blackburn (H)November
07 Chelsea (A)
21 Everton (H)
28 Portsmouth (A)December
05 West Ham (A)
12 Aston Villa (H)
15 Wolverhampton (H)
19 Fulham (A)
26 Hull (A)
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26 Hull (H)
30 Arsenal (A)February
06 Portsmouth (H)
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20 Everton (A)
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20 Liverpool (H)
27 Bolton (A)April
03 Chelsea (H)
10 Blackburn (A)
17 Man City (A)
24 Tottenham (H)May
01 Sunderland (A)
09 Stoke (H)August
15 Man United vs Birmingham (H)
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22 Wigan vs Man United (A)
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24 Liverpool vs Man United (A)
31 Man United vs Blackburn (H)November
7 Chelsea vs Man United (A)
21 Man United vs Everton (H)
28 Portsmouth vs Man United (A)
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5 West Ham vs Man United (A)
12 Man United vs Aston Villa (H)
15 Man United vs Wolverhampton (H)
19 Fulham vs Man United (A)
26 Hull vs Man United (A)
28 Man United vs Wigan (H)January 2010
9 Birmingham vs Man United (A)
16 Man United vs Burnley (H)
26 Man United vs Hull (H)
30 Arsenal vs Man United (A)February
6 Man United vs Portsmouth (H)
10 Aston Villa vs Man United (A)
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10 Blackburn vs Man United (A)
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9 Man United vs Stoke (H)CL - (Champions League)
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Fat ron's shirt number at RM was 11...
I still have his jersey... Collecting dust now -
Originally posted by Trump_Card:
Fat ron's shirt number at RM was 11...
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still have his jersey... Collecting dust nowr u sure? i tot it was 9 also lols.. u sure or not 11? haha
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lmao yah lah realli 11 lmaoooooo zzz hahaa
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Really ah? I thought he was their number 9 all along...
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Originally posted by Trump_Card:
Fat ron's shirt number at RM was 11...
I still have his jersey... Collecting dust nowCorrect lah, He wore the number 9 at Real Madrid lah...
When he first arrived, the no.9 was not available so they gave him the number 11...
But the following year he changed back to the number 9, the number he wore when playing for Brazil...
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15 Man United vs Wolverhampton (H)
19 Fulham vs Man United (A)
26 Hull vs Man United (A)
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10 Aston Villa vs Man United (A)
20 Everton vs Man United (A)
27 Man United vs West Ham (H)March
6 Wolverhampton vs Man United (A)
13 Man United vs Fulham (H)
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27 Bolton vs Man United (A)April
3 Man United vs Chelsea (H)
10 Blackburn vs Man United (A)
17 Man City vs Man United (A)
24 Man United vs Tottenham (H)May
1 Sunderland vs Man United (A)
9 Man United vs Stoke (H)CL - (Champions League)
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CC - (Carling Cup)
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psps forgot ronaldo did occupy no 9 at RM...
Before that someone else had that number and fat ron had to make do with 11 first but can't remember who it was -
He took over the number 9 and Owen took over his number 11...
And If I am not wrong, I think it was Morientes who was wearing the number 9 before Fat Ron took it from him... Stand to be corrected lah...
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18 Burnley (A)
22 Wigan (A)
29 Arsenal (H)September
12 Tottenham (A)
19 Man City (H)
26 Stoke (A)October
3 Sunderland (H)
17 Bolton (H)
24 Liverpool (A)
31 Blackburn (H)November
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21 Everton (H)
28 Portsmouth (A)December
5 West Ham (A)
12 Aston Villa (H)
15 Wolverhampton (H)
19 Fulham (A)
26 Hull (A)
28 Wigan (H)January 2010
9 Birmingham (A)
16 Burnley (H)
26 Hull (H)
30 Arsenal (A)February
6 Portsmouth (H)
10 Aston Villa (A)
20 Everton (A)
27 West Ham (H)March
6 Wolverhampton (A)
13 Fulham (H)
20 Liverpool (H)
27 Bolton (A)April
3 Chelsea (H)
10 Blackburn (A)
17 Man City (A)
24 Tottenham (H)May
1 Sunderland (A)
9 Stoke (H)CL - (Champions League)
FAC - (FA Cup)
CC - (Carling Cup)
PP - (Postpone)
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i am glad we wont be seeing ronaldo at man u.
i cannot stand him.
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Ronaldo: Fergie to thank for stalling my ego
Cristiano Ronaldo credits Sir Alex Ferguson for turning him into a less selfish footballer.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is unveiled at the Bernabeu
The Portuguese forward completed his world-record transfer to Real Madrid this week, and claims he can keep improving in Spain.
But he has hailed Ferguson for changing his game and making him more aware of his team-mates.
"It's obvious that I'm a less egotistical footballer now,'' he told Spanish sports daily AS. "Without a doubt. I know for sure that four years ago I always played to try to end up scoring myself.
"But experience makes you understand that you achieve better things playing as a team and being united. At Madrid they will see a better Cristiano.''
It is United coach Sir Alex Ferguson who Ronaldo credits with that transformation.
Ferguson splashed out £12.24million to bring the teenage Ronaldo to United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and in six years under the Scot's tutelage, he has developed into one of the best players on the planet.
"Ferguson is a maestro,'' added Ronaldo. "For me he was my father in football. He was crucial in my career and, outside football, was a great human being with me. Talent isn't everything. You can have it from the cradle, but it is necessary to learn the trade to be the best.
"When I arrived in England I was an 18-year-old kid and had established stars by my side. Ferguson taught me to clean up my faults, to know to give the pass at the last moment, to take the right decision in the area.
"I spent six years at United and I owe them everything that I am today. I made history at United and won many trophies. It was a pleasure to play at Old Trafford but now a new stage in my life is beginning at the Bernabeu with new challenges.
"I wanted to play at this club and for that reason I'm here.''
Ronaldo revealed it was his admiration and respect for Ferguson and United that prevented him from joining Madrid last year.
However, the 24-year-old reiterated he has fulfilled a dream by joining Madrid and that his presentation on Monday, which was attended by around 90,000 fans, will live long in the memory.
"I'm used to living with speculation,'' he said. "I could have signed for Madrid in 2008, but there wasn't an agreement between the clubs and I owed myself to United. I wanted to respect that and I did. I took the best decision.''
He added: "Since I've been able to think I've known what this club means. In Madeira they talked about Madrid as the most famous club with the best history in the world, with great international stars.
"The kids in Portugal at my time, we were all for Madrid. For that reason it is a privilege to be here. That kid's dream has been achieved.
"What happened on Monday in the Bernabeu was incredible. I couldn't have imagined what I was experiencing. It was impressive, incredible. I get goosebumps just by remembering it. I wasn't expecting something like it.''
Ronaldo is one of four signings Madrid have made since the return of former president Florentino Perez.
The capital club have spent over 200 million euros this summer on Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Raul Albiol as they bid to build a team capable of challenging treble-winners Barcelona next season.
And Ronaldo, who is looking forward to experiencing the Primera Division, is confident they will gel quickly as a team. "Football in the Premier League is more physical, quicker, they don't stop for a second,'' he said. "In Spain they play a lot more with the ball. Here they value quality more.
"For that reason I think that with the players they are bringing together, things will go well for Madrid. I'm going to work to adapt myself as quickly as possible and I don't think it will be hard with people of such a high level by my side.''
A small pocket of fans doubt whether Ronaldo will prove a good signing for Madrid and fear that his entourage and the amount of attention he attracts could distract from his football - much like the last player they signed from United, David Beckham.
"I don't care what people think about me because I know what I am and how I am,'' he said. "I don't care what they think about my life because the only things that matter to me are playing football, doing things well and being a great professional.
"I am very happy with my life and with my personality. I'm not going to change anything. I am happy with myself. Ask the people at United and they will tell you how I trained the years I was there. I know they will say I was one of the best.
"The image society has of me is not the truth. When they talk with me and truly know me, they will change their opinion. For that reason I'm going to continue like this and not think about changing anything.''
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byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Fergie only stalled like 10% of this fella's ego... this ego is way passed all the egoistic players all add together times 2.
