Jun
19
2008

Ronaldo takes his training very seriously…

Remember, back in February, the Sun published a story about how Cristiano Ronaldo was using his phone on the training pitch to send SMSs and he had been fined by Ferguson because of that? It seemed fishy at the time but was sold as gold dust against the ‘arrogant Portuguese’ and everyone lapped it up.

Today, thanks to the diligence of his solicitor (and the fact that when push comes to shove, tabloids are found wanting in the departments of truth and ‘reliable sources’) Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted a settlement from The Sun which includes an apology, payment of trial costs and undisclosed damages (which Ronny is giving away to a charity in Portugal).

To quote his lawyer:

“The allegation was widely republished throughout the world. Both the claimant (Ronaldo) and Sir Alex Ferguson have confirmed that the alleged incident never happened.”

Ronaldo:

“Contrary to the impression the article gave, I take training very seriously and do not want people to think I do not try my best in training.”

Going or staying, props to Ronaldo for standing up to the tabloids.


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Discussion - One Response

  1. June 19, 2008Ekesi Joseph from Nigeria

    Of course world class performances like those he offers us 24/7 are fruits of dedication and commitment towards self improvement on the training pitch. But Ronny knows we (Man Utd) fans dont rate him that much again.he cant improve, if your colleagues dont train harder for you to learn.he didnt show them the respect the deserve in his Real “come get me” attitude. Atleast we all know that even if he had been sleeping in the training pitch to produce those form he has and dont show us any iota of respect. Then, whats it for? Ronny, we believed so much in you and you have turned on us all (millions of us) U’ve turned us all to tools of contract negotiations. there’s more to life than money. U just threw the best of them away when u back stabbed us. (U think he wldn’t). u shall soon see for yourselves.
    How come nobody ever mentions his conniving Agent. Jorges Mendes. Yes, him!!!!

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