Monday, October 22, 2018

Ronaldo speaks at Old Trafford {LIVE}

Cristiano Ronaldo faces the media ahead of his return to Manchester United with new side Juventus in the Champions League.

GOODNIGHT
That's all for now from Cristiano Ronaldo, who has spoken ahead of his return to Old Trafford with Juventus for tomorrow's Champions League clash.
There's plenty more reaction over on Sky Sports News. 
For now, from us, thanks as ever for your company and enjoy your evening! 
RONALDO READY FOR EMOTIONAL RETURN 
Cristiano Ronaldo says returning to Old Trafford to play against Manchester United in the Champions League will be a hugely emotional experience for him...
RONALDO: I'M AN EXAMPLE 
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is a happy man and claims he is an example on and off the pitch, as he returns to his former club Manchester United with Juventus in the Champions League...
RONALDO: JUVE IN GREAT POSITION
Cristiano Ronaldo returns from suspension for tomorrow's game, having been sent off in Juve's opening group win away to Valencia and then banned for the win over Young Boys.
"The Champions League started two games ago, even if I'm returning now," he said. 
"It doesn't matter that I was sent off and then didn't play. We are in a great position and a win tomorrow will go a long way."
WHEN RONALDO RETURNED
Cristiano Ronaldo will be back at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, hoping to fire his Juventus team-mates to a Champions League victory.
Read our feature reflecting on the first time the forward returned to United, right HERE...
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'I'M AN EXAMPLE'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has much to be thankful for in life.
"I know I'm an example, on and off the pitch and for that I always smile," he said.
"I have everything: I play in a great team and I have a beautiful family. 
"I am a happy man."
RONALDO: UNITED RETURN SPECIAL 
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Old Trafford as an opposition player before, scoring to help Real Madrid knock Sir Alex Ferguson's side out of the Champions League in 2013.
"It is special for me to return to Manchester," said Ronaldo, who left the Spanish capital for Turin in the summer.
"Here I have many memories of victories and affection and in particular with Sir Alex Ferguson, to whom I send a big hug. 
"He is a person who helped me so much."
'WE HAVE OUR WEAPONS TO WIN'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels confident Juventus can produce a positive result against Manchester United tomorrow.
"It will be a difficult game. We know Manchester United have a good team. They are playing at home," he said.
"It will be tough, but we have our weapons.
"We are Juve, so we know it is going to be tough but we have chances.
"I know if we play good, if we play the way the coach wants, I think we have a good chance to win the game. 
"But we have to respect Manchester United because they are a fantastic team. 
"They have an experienced coach, so I expect that Juve will win the game."
RONALDO: I'M HAPPY AND LUCKY
Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels lucky to be playing at one of the world's "best clubs".
"I don't want to compare Real Madrid with Juventus," he told journalists.
"They are both unbelievable teams. They are fantastic clubs. 
"I did my journey in Real Madrid - now it's my new chapter in Juve, which for me is one of the best clubs in the world. 
"I am glad to play here in Manchester, Real Madrid, now in Juve.
"I am a happy man and a lucky man." 
RONALDO RETURNS TO OLD TRAFFORD
RONALDO ENJOYING JUVE
"My last two months at Juve have been amazing. I enjoy a lot playing there," Cristiano Ronaldo said.
"Everything is going well. The team is fantastic."
UNITED v JUVENTUS PREVIEW
Jose Mourinho has urged his Manchester United players to channel the "anger" of conceding late against Chelsea into their Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday night. 
Read the full match preview, RIGHT HERE...
Jose Mourinho admits the Chelsea game left him with 'contrasting' emotions
RONALDO: THE NUMBERS 
Here's a look at the staggering statistics behind Cristiano Ronaldo'scareer at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus...
RONALDO SPEAKS SOON 
The man himself Cristiano Ronaldo faces the cameras in less than an hour! 
His Juventus media conference gets underway at 6:15pm, ahead of his big return to Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 400 goals across Europe's top five leagues - for Manchester United, Real Madrid and now Juventus
JOSE: RONALDO AMONG ALL-TIME BEST
Jose Mourinho says Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all-time, ahead of his return to Old Trafford forJuventus in the Champions League...
LUKAKU HAILS RONALDO AS 'EXAMPLE' 
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku says Cristiano Ronaldois an example for all young footballers to look up to, ahead of the Champions League game against Juventus...
WELCOME
Good evening and welcome to our live blog, as Cristiano Ronaldoprepares to face the media ahead of his much-anticipated return to Manchester United, with Juventus.
Juve travel to Old Trafford tomorrow in their Champions League clash.
United currently sit second in Group G - two points behind Juventus - ahead of their double-header with the Serie A champions.