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Man Utd: Ronaldo talks about future

2008-05-02T02:29:00.000-07:00

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is very happy playing with the Red Devils and wishes to carry on doing so for many more seasons to come.

There has been a lot of speculation over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. After the players tremendous success at Man Utd, there's been plenty of rumours regarding a move away from the club, Real Madrid being the most likely suitors.

However, Ronaldo has put United fan's minds at rest, for the time being, insisting that although the weather might be poor in England, he's used to it and is looking to get even better with more seasons in Manchester.

"It is hard to live in Manchester," he said. "I am very happy here. I want to play here for many more seasons and get even better.

"The weather might not be great but I'm used to it, it's a great club and that's what's most important."

Man Utd ace reveals delight

2008-05-02T02:22:00.000-07:00

Man Utd ace Nani has revealed his delight at reaching the Champions League final in his first season at the club.

The Red Devils beat Barcelona in the semi finals which puts them through to play Chelsea in an all-English Champions League final.

Nani realises that not many players can ever say they have reached the Champions League final, let alone in their first season at a club.

"I am very happy because this is my first year with Manchester United and this is an incredible achievement," said Nani

"Not many players can say they have reached the Champions League final.

"I am satisfied with the game I have played, but the success is down to the team.

"Ferguson congratulated everyone in the dressing room because getting to a final is always a big success and we have moved a step closer to reaching our objective.

"We have managed to achieve in the game what we all dreamed about. We needed to score the first goal to control the play and stop Barcelona causing us any kind of danger."

AC Milan step up interest in Arsenal ace

2008-05-02T02:12:00.000-07:00

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised the qualities of Arsenal ace Mathieu Flamini, spurring on speculation that the midfielder is set to join the Italians this summer.

Flamini is out of contract with Arsenal at the end of the season and hasn't signaled that his future is with the Gunners. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been hoping to wrap the deal up, however it now looks like Flamini will be playing in Milan next season.

Ancelotti is keen to add Flamini to his team, praising that the player can bring strength and substance to his current crop of players, without losing any quality.

"Along with Gattuso and Ambrosini, he can bring strength and substance without losing any quality" said Carletto.

"Flamini has exceptional dynamism, he can play three roles, even in front of defence."

Man Utd stars future in speculation

2008-04-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he won't be talking about his future with the Red Devils until the end of the season.

The midfield ace, who is the top goal scorer in the Premiership, with 28 goals, has put contract talks on hold, until the Premiership is finished and also the Champions League final.

There's a number of different ways that people can read into this news. Ronaldo might be waiting to see if Man Utd win the Champions League and Premiership. If they win both, will Ronaldo feel it's time to move on as he's done everything he can with United? Or on the other hand, if he doesn't win more silverware now, will he feel it's time to move on?

"What I want to do is play in the final and win the next game against West Ham and win the league," said Ronaldo to Marca.

"For my future, I neither know nor want to talk about it. After the Champions League final, we can talk about it."

Rumour: Arsenal star is a big target for Italians

2008-04-30T08:59:00.000-07:00

There's been rumors today from a number of different sources that Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor is a transfer target for AC Milan.

Adebayor has had a great season for Arsenal, scoring 24 goals so far in the Premier League, 4 goals behind top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tribal Football speculate that Adebayor's agent Stephane Courbis, was spotted in Milan this week. I don't think there's a need to read into this possible transfer further yet, until there is more evidence from either the manager of AC Milan, Adebayor's agent, or whether we can see Arsene Wenger getting his hands sweaty with a 'hands-off' warning.

Huge Chelsea target responds to speculation

2008-04-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

Liverpool and England ace Steven Gerrard insists he's not tempted to move away from the club.

Chelsea have been long-term admirers of Gerrard now. A couple of season's ago there was huge speculation that Gerrard was ready to make the transfer, however nothing came to fruition.

Now that the season is coming to an end and clubs are preparing to make their transfers, the Liverpool captain is again being speculated with a move to the Blues.

"It's true, when we play them there's always a story. But I can't see myself playing anywhere else now. While it is in my hands and it's my decision, then that decision will be to stay at Liverpool and try to fulfill my remaining ambition here," said Gerrard to the Mirror.

"I have got three years left on my contract. I signed a new deal to stay here long term, and no matter what you hear every time we play Chelsea, I am happy here.

"I want to stay. I am enjoying my football and the development of this side.

"I can see this team getting stronger and stronger because we are a young team that is developing.

"We say this every summer, but maybe this year is the important summer because it's the chance for us to go to the next level."

Benitez hopeful of Man Utd stars punishment

2008-04-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

Following the incidents after the match between Man Utd and Chelsea. The Liverpool boss, Rafa Benitez is hopeful of the same punishment that was received by Mascherano.

A fight broke out after the game at Stamford Bridge between tital rivals Chelsea and Man Utd. A number of United players were involved in the incident, namely Patrice Evra.

Whilst the evidence is still being looked at over the incident, Benitez has come out, applauding the FA to take on that Mascherano suffered.

"Hopefully the FA will have the same approach as they did when they had the case of Mascherano," said Benitez.

"They set out then to give an example to all the kids watching, to show what behavior in football must be like.

"I will now watch their decisions about what happened after the game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to see what they do this time."

Man Utd target wants English football

2008-04-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Blackburn star Roque Santa Cruz has revealed that if he leaves the club, he'd like to carry on playing in England.

There has been much speculation in regards to the future of Santa Cruz, but he insists he's not thinking of leaving Blackburn after the great season he has had.

The former Bayern Munich player has been inspirational for Blackburn, which has reportedly spurred on interest from Man Utd, however the player insists he hasn't heard from the Red Devils who beat Barcelona 1-0 last night to head into the Champions League final.

"If I have to be transferred I expect it to be inside England because I would like to stay in this country," said Santa Cruz to radio station in Asuncion.

"To tell you the truth I'm not thinking about leaving Blackburn Rovers.

"I know about the interest from Manchester United after what has been said in the press but nobody has spoken with me about that."