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Originally Posted by Stew  Lionel Messi? |
Only player that can compare to Ronaldo, your right, but I seriously doubt that United could ever sign him from Barca and they know it.
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Originally Posted by Stew That's because AC Milan aren't stupid. If you think about things you'll realise that Ronaldinho has been poor this season and it's a slight gamble as to whether or not he'll be worth what Barcelona are asking for. On the other hand, and more importantly is that Ronaldinho wants to go to Milan and not Manchester City - as long as he wants to go to Milan he isn't going to be bothered how long Milan drag out the negotiations for the price. The haggling will continue all summer and I wouldn't be surprised if Milan don't pay that much for him, and maybe see a player or two moving to Barca in exchange. |
That's true, but class is permanent, form is temporary. They know it's not such a gamble as it initially appears. But I do agree and realise that Ronaldinho wants to go to Milan, your absolutely correct with that.
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Originally Posted by Stew Real Madrid used to have a galactico police and fit in Zidane, Figo, Raul, Ronaldo, and as far back as Anelka etc. They had the team structure fit around everything playing through Zinedine Zidane for years - much like the French international team. Also see Kaka at Milan. If you get a player like Cristiano Ronaldo and pay big money you're going to make him the centre of your plans and ensure that he's happy in the role he's playing. |
Those days are gone however, Real play a much more structured approach and cannot afford to play to suit one persons style. The Galacticos were a great team, but after that everything went downhill for Madrid. In fact as soon as Del Bosque got the sack I would argue that's when the Galactico era ended.
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Originally Posted by Stew It's not just about trophies when you're at Madrid. It's being at arguably the best team in the world (tm), with the most history, the best coaches, the reputation and prestige that comes with it, and more than anything else the lifestyle. He was hounded in England for a while after getting Rooney sent off and is followed by the press everywhere - it wouldn't be as bad in Madrid. Also, see the weather! |
I agree with you here, but point out Man Utd has an equally as distinguished history. Not as many European trophys yes, but you don't sign for a team simply because of what they
once were. You don't get big signings for St. Etienne and Nottm Forest etc. Real are good, but their not as good as Man Utd, especially in the coaching staff department. The press in Spain is just as bad as the English press, if not more. See what happened to Becks when he was there for an example of that. You mentioned the Rooney incident, I agree, but in Spain you get booed off the pitch simply for losing a match, not appearing to betray a nation. Hell Shuster is under pressure simply for not playing attractive footie.
Weather, yep, completely agree. But when your as minted as CRonaldo is, it's no bother to hop onto a plane home.
EDIT - just thought I'd add, that I may sound like a Man Utd fanboy here, but I'm not actually that fond of the club. I just simply think there is no better side in the world at the moment than Man Utd. So it's not bias on that part.
