Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed not to react to provocation as he
returns to Premier League action with Manchester United.
The 22-year-old has served a three-match ban following his
dismissal at Portsmouth, where Sir Alex Ferguson criticised the
Portugal international for being provoked.
And Ronaldo has insisted he will no longer retaliate on the
pitch.
He told the Daily Mail: "I've learned a lot from this
punishment.
"Now I am mentally prepared to tolerate anything my rivals throw at
me. They cannot provoke me any more.
"This is a promise I've made to the manager. It will never happen.
I wouldn't wish the experience of the past few weeks on anybody and
I know I'm of no use to the club if I'm not on the field.
"I live for football and during the last few weeks I've suffered
more than at any time in the past three years.
"It has been an incredible feeling not to be able to help the
team."