Manchester United Thread

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Sir Alex Ferguson makes final £25 million bid for Berbatov

Manchester United have made their final bid for the troubled Tottenham Hotspur and Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov.

The bid is said to be £25 million which is higher than the previous one of £20 million last week but way short of the £30 million asked for by Spurs.

The deal could go through seeing that Berbatov has landed himself in deep water by not wanting to play against Sunderland at the weekend as he was not in the best frames of mind.

Sir Alex would be keen to sign the player by the coming weekend to bolster his squad in view of the fact that his injury list is a long one.

[baal]

Cristiano Ronaldo socheaza din nou! A dat 190 de mii de euro pentru placutele de inmatriculare ale masinii sale, un Bentley in valoare de 177 de mii de euro.


Cristiano Ronaldo este obsedat de numarul de la Manchester United - CR7. Portughezul si-a comandat placute de inmatriculare cu numarul CR7 pentru care a platit nu mai putin de 190 de mii de euro mai mult decat a dat pe masina.
Surse din apropierea jucatorului au declarat ca Ronaldo a inceput sa dezvolte o adevarat obsesie pentru CR7 si are acest numar imprimat pe aproape toate obiectele din casa.
In ultima luna portughezul a facut terapie prin shopping: si-a cumparat doua super-masini in valoare de peste un milion de euro.

[dj_sory]

o poza cu masina lui si cu placutele exista?

[robertzel01]

cu placutele inca nu exista poze



uite masina

[baal]

Manchester United a invins in deplasare, cu scorul de 1-0, pe Portsmouth, intr-un meci contand pentru etapa a doua a campionatului Angliei.

Unicul gol al meciului a fost marcat de Darren Fletcher, in minutul 32.

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Vidic questions his United future

After the Cristiano Ronaldo saga finally came to a close recently, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could be forgiven for feeling slightly relieved at the respite.

However, Nemanja Vidic has now stirred up questions over his long-term future at Old Trafford after admitting that he does not appreciate the way of life in the north of England.

Of more concern to Ferguson however will be the more serious revelation from the Serbia international that he does not envisage a particularly long stay at the Premier League champions, instead viewing a move to Spain as an appropriate challenge in the future.

The 26-year-old has formed one of the top flight's most admirable centre-back pairings with Rio Ferdinand since his move from Spartak Moscow in January 2006.

But it would appear that the success of a domestic and European double last season has not softened his unflattering view of life in England.

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Dong released by United

Chinese striker Dong Fangzhuo left Manchester United on Thursday after his contract with the European champions was cancelled by mutual consent.

Dong, 23-year-old, endured a frustrating four-year spell at Old Trafford after his £500.000 transfer from Dalian Shide in 2004.

He spent 2 years on loan at Royal Antwerp, scoring 35 goals in 61 games, as he waited for a work permit to play in England.

When Dong was finally given the green light to play for United, he made his debut in a goalless draw at Chelsea in May 2007 - becoming the first Chinese player to represent United.

But that proved to be a false dawn. He made only two more appearances last season and spent most of the campaign watching from the sidelines as United stormed to a Premier League and Champions League double.

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Ruşii au cucerit aseară Monte Carlo. Străzile luxoase au fost invadate de maşini şi fete din Est, tribunele au fost pline de culoarea bleu a Zenitului, iar echipa lui Dick Advocaat a săvârşit minunea în faţa lui Manchester United. Pe „Louis II”, după o jumătate de oră mai degrabă plictisitoare, cele două echipe s-au hotărât să arate şi puţin fotbal. Surprinzător însă, cei mai dornici să facă acest lucru au fost esticii de la Zenit. Cu ultimul transferat al verii aflat la debutul pentru noua echipă, şi aici este vorba despre portughezul în valoare de nu mai puţin de 30 milioane de euro, Danny, ruşii n-au ţinut cont de diferenţa imensă de palmares dintre ei şi Manchester United. Ba chiar au avut tupeul tipic naţiunii, deschizând scorul în penultimul minut al primei reprize prin una din puţinele lor vedete, Pogrebniak.

Şi cum atunci când valorezi 30 de milioane de euro trebuie că ştii ceva fotbal, Danny a dansat în careu pe lângă fundaşii „diavolilor” şi a marcat pentru un halucinant 2-0 (59). Ce i-a lipsit lui Manchester United? Probabil că tot un portughez, aflat undeva prin tribună din cauze ce ţin de sănătate, pe numele său Cristiano Ronaldo. Vidic, transferat chiar din Rusia pe „Old Trafford”, a redus din diferenţă (73), dar nu a fost de ajuns. Zenit devenise una din marile echipe ale Europei.

GOLURILE

[beavis]

Cristiano Ronaldo's return set

It has been revealed here that the Manchester United's winger Cristiano Ronaldo will more than likely be ready for action by the end of September and not later that was previously expected.

Since his ankle surgery in July he has made quick progress and his rehabilitation has gone without any incident. That, according to Ronaldo, is in despite the rumours that he had suffered a setback and will only be ready by November.

The 23-year-old Portuguese winger added in an interview with News Of The World that he was also in very good mental and physical condition and that, at this stage, would be in the line up to face Bolton Wanderers in four weeks time on 27 September 2008.

[dj_b0by]

BERBA: THIS IS MY DREAM

If you followed every twist and turn into the early hours on a dramatic transfer deadline day, you'll have bitten your fingers nails and benefited from very little sleep. But Sir Alex finally got his man, and new signing Dimitar Berbatov says his United move is "a dream come true".

The classy 27-year-old striker has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford for an undisclosed fee, and he's immediately set his sights on success with the Reds.

Berbatov told ManUtd.com late on Monday night: "Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me.

"I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours in the years to come."

Sir Alex Ferguson feels United have captured a player of world-class quality. He told us: "This is a key signing. Dimitar is one of the best and most exciting strikers in world football.

"His style and ability will give the team a different dimension and I’m sure he will be a popular player with the fans."

As part of the deal, United striker Fraizer Campbell will spend the rest of the 2008/09 season on loan at White Hart Lane.

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Dimitar Berbatov (Man United)

[deangel9]

O'Shea Not Interested In Move

The Republic of Ireland international is close to clocking up 300 appearances for the Red Devils, yet has never quite been able to lock down a first-team place.

This inevitably has led to whispers that he is discontent at Old Trafford, but O'Shea insists that he can learn more as a squad player at United than as a main starter almost anywhere else.

"I'll be here hopefully as long as the manager wants me," he told the club's official website.

"That'll be the case for me. It's a squad game and who's to say that if I went to a different team it wouldn't be the same."

He added: "I'm at Manchester United and I'm happy doing what I do.

"It's a case of when I get the chance I've got to make sure I give the manager a difficult choice to leave me out of the team."

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United appoint assisant Phelan

Manchester United have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager, replacing Carlos Queiroz who left Old Trafford to become Portugal coach in July.

Phelan, a former United player who has worked his way up through the ranks of the backroom staff, has been working as a first-team coach since 2001 when Steve McClaren left for Middlesbrough.

Dutchman Rene Meulensteen has also been promoted from technical skills development officer to take on Phelan's former role.

Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's official website: "I am delighted that Mick and Rene have agreed to fill these important positions."

"Mick knows Manchester United inside out, having been associated with the club for the best part of 20 years."

"He is a very talented and professional coach, whose ability and contribution to the club's success has often been understated."

"Rene brings different ideas and experience to the role of first-team coach. I believe the two will provide an excellent team to continue the club's willingness to try new ideas and constantly drive for success in an increasingly competitive game."

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Daca tot nu a reusit sa sparga gura targului cu un transfer bomba la Real Madrid, Ronaldo a reusit totusi sa atraga atentia cu noua sa bijuterie pe patru roti: un Bentley coupe de culoare albastra.

Rautaciosii s-au grabit deja sa comenteze pe seama culorii alese de septarul lui United – albastru metalizat – simbloul rivalei City.

Noua masina se va alatura in garajul lui Ronaldo, unui Rolls Royce Phantom si unui alt Bentley decapotabil.

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[beavis]

Ronaldo Is World's Best



French legend Zinedine Zidane has hailed the talent of Manchester United's number 7 Cristiano Ronaldo.

Holder of the world's largest transfer fee Zinedine Zidane picked up plentiful individual awards during his playing days and believes Cristiano Ronaldo is set to do the same.

Zidane, who was awarded the Fifa World Player of the Year on three separate occasions, has backed Cristiano to pick up the first of this year for his 42-goal return last season.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is in a good position to win it."

"Then, it's a question of feeling. When I was playing, some preferred Zidane to Ronaldo and vice-versa. As far as I'm concerned, Cristiano Ronaldo has an edge regarding the whole season", he concluded.

Ronaldo was recently rewarded with the Uefa Player of the Year Award for his performances in last season's Champions League. He also scored the opening goal in the European Final in Moscow.

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Cristiano en route for recovery

Cristiano Ronaldo is counting the days to his return to first team action, and the Manchester United superstar is hopeful he will be back to Premier League action sooner than expected.

The Portugal international made the headlines throughout the summer, but has been forced into a spectator role at the start of the new season by injury.

Ronaldo underwent ankle surgery, followed by a rehabilitation programme, and is nearing a return to action with The Red Devils.

The 23-year-old has expressed his frustration at being sidelined, but added that he will be back in the near future.

"I hope I'll be back to playing football soon", Ronaldo said. "I already count the days to my return and the recovery process is going perfectly."

"Right now my plan is playing, scoring lots of goals and helping Manchester United and Portugal win titles this year."

"My dream is being the best footballer in the world but I haven't made it yet. This is the first time I've been out for such a long time and it's a tough experience."

"Watching the games from the stands hurts me a lot without being able to do anything to help my team-mates."

The forward scored an incredible 42 goals last season and has now received the European Golden Boot in his homeland, and expressed his pride during the ceremony.

"I feel proud at being from Portugal and from Madeira, for that reason I wanted to receive it here", he added. "I won this trophy playing for an English club but it's very important for Portuguese football."

"Being part of the list of the best European goalscorers alongside with Eusebio and Fernando Gomes is an honour to me."

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“I might be nervous because it’s a new team, new players and a new atmosphere. But hopefully with the help of my team-mates I can find my place in the side and help the team with my goals.”

- Dimitar Berbatov

Dimi admits nerves

Dimitar Berbatov admits he’ll probably be nervous when he makes his United debut at Anfield on Saturday, but the Bulgarian is confident his new team-mates will help him acclimatise to life in a red shirt.

“I might be nervous because it’s a new team, new players, a new atmosphere,” the striker told media at Old Trafford on Friday.

“But hopefully with the help of my team-mates I can find my place in the side and help the team with my goals.”

Despite a prolific two-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, the 27-year-old failed to find the net against Liverpool in three Premier League outings.

On Saturday he’ll be reacquainted with former Spurs strike partner Robbie Keane, now plying his trade under Rafa Benitez.

“It will be strange to play against Robbie, but it will also be nice. I have good memories of playing alongside him – it was a good partnership.

“Everything comes to an end but I will be glad to see him again.”

United fans will be hoping Dimitar is still smiling come the final whistle on Saturday afternoon.

GO GO GO RED DEVILS!!!!

[beavis]

Carrick set to miss out



Michael Carrick is likely to miss Wednesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal after injuring his right ankle at Anfield.

The midfielder was hurt in a tackle with Yossi Benayoun in the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and was substituted at half-time. He reappeared in the United dug-out after the break on crutches and with his right foot in a cast.

Sir Alex confirmed that nothing is broken, but said further assessments on the player's ankle would continue over the weekend.

"It's not serious. We've had an X-ray and nothing is broken", the manager told MUTV.

"There was a hard tackle on him and we'll probably have a better assessment over the weekend, but I don't think he'll be ready for Wednesday."

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Ronaldo: "Sunt cel mai bun!"

Aflat în insula Madeira, locul său de baştină, Cristiano Ronaldo nu se dezminte şi declară că nu are rivali pe măsură.

După ce i s-a decernat "Gheata de aur", trofeu care răsplateşte pe cel mai eficient atacant european, atacantul lui Manchester a spus că "Merit să fiu ales fotbalistul anului. Nimeni nu poate pretinde că a fost mai constant decât mine de-a lungul acestui sezon. Mai exact, am marcat 42 de goluri, dintre care 31 în Premier League şi am fost ales cel mai bun jucător, respectiv cel mai valoros atacant.

Ce-i drept, nu sunt eu cel care decide cine merită trofeul, dar am încredere că voi fi răsplătit după cum merit", a încheiat fostul elev al lui Boloni la Sporting Lisabona. Trofeul FIFA de anul trecut a fost acordat brazilianului Kaka, iar selecţia se face pe baza votului selecţionerilor şi căpitanilor echipei naţionale. Premiul în cauză va fi înmânat câştigătorului în luna decembrie.

cata modestie...

Lauda de sine...

[FanStiintza]

cata modestie...

Lauda de sine...

pai nu e cel mai bun jucator ??

sau poate e mai bun kaka

Ronaldo: "Este bine să vină oameni cu bani în fotbal!"



Într-un interviu acordat cotidianului Gazzetta dello Sport, Cristiano Ronaldo spune că nu vede nimic rău în faptul că rivalii de la Manchester City au fost cunpăraţi de un grup de miliardari arabi din Abu Dhabi.

"Să fim serioşi, nu se poate fotbal fără o susţinere financiară. Oricum, este bine să fie concurenţă, mie nu-mi place să alerg de unul singur.

Gândiţi-vă la felul în care s-a schimbat Chelsea dupâ sosirea lui Roman Abramovic. Au luat titlul după 50 de ani de secetă şi au recidivat anul următor. Sunt convins că şi City are acum alte pretenţii şi alte obiective", a declarat jucătorul lui Manchester United.

În ceea ce priveşte un eventual transfer al său la rivalii tradiţionali din oraş, recentul câştigător al Ghetei de Aur a vrut să fie categoric. "Niciodată în tricoul altei echipe din Manchester", dezmintind astfel zvonurile care-l dădeau transferat la City, club care oferă sume fabuloase pentru a-i cumpăra pe cei mai valoroşi fotbalişti.