MANCHESTER UNITED have reported Real Madrid to FIFA over their
pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
9 Jun 2008
The Red Devils are convinced the £75million-rated superstar is the
victim of a Real dirty-tricks campaign.
And after further reports from the Madrid camp over the weekend,
United have finally lost patience.
A club statement said: "On 27 May, Manchester United made clear its
intention to report Real Madrid to FIFA if it continued to involve
itself in the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Unfortunately, Real Madrid has not kept its own counsel and the
club feels it has no alternative but to make a formal complaint to
the world governing body, which it has done today.
"The precise content and nature will remain confidential."
Real president Ramon Calderon and boss Bernd Schuster have publicly
admitted their desire for Ronaldo to move to Spain.
Even their players have got in on the act with ex-United star Ruud
Van Nistelrooy the latest to praise the Portuguese ace.
A FIFA spokesman said: "I can confirm that we have received an
official request from Manchester United to look into the
matter.
"We have only just received the documents so we need some time to
analyse them before we can make any decision."
Edit: Oops...just realised that it has been posted
below:
http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/320432