Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his gratitude to the Manchester
United supporters for backing him this season after being targeted
by the boo-boys amongst opposition fans.
The Portugal wide man has enjoyed a fine start to the campaign,
scoring against Fulham and rattling the bar with a splendid strike
in Wednesday's win at Charlton Athletic.
Although the media have been quick to portray Ronaldo as the
villain of the piece in Wayne Rooney's World Cup sending off, the
United fans, as expected, have offered the ex-Sporting Lisbon
starlet unequivocal support.
The biggest concern at Old Trafford was Ronaldo's affection for a
move to Real Madrid but the player claims his heart is now with
United.
The pantomime booing of his every touch looks set to continue for
the foreseeable future but it is not affecting the 21-year-old at
all.
"It's something that will happen every time we play away from home,
but I remain calm," he told A Bola.
"I concentrate on the game and, as soon as it starts, I tell myself
that it"s nothing to do with me. I try only to think about the
match."
Ronaldo is delighted to be receiving the continued instinting
support of the United fans.
"[I went over to them] to let them know that they have a special
place inside me," he declared.
"I wanted to thank them in a special way for all the support they
have given me, particularly in this game here, and to tell them I
am Manchester [United] through and through - in my heart and
soul."