Arsene Wenger has revealed how Arsenal were once “very close” to signing Cristiano Ronaldo before the in-form winger joined Manchester United – but maintains he would not swap his own goal-machine Emmanuel Adebayor for anyone.

MANCHESTER UNITED assistant-boss Carlos Queiroz is confident the Old Trafford outfit have signed two world stars of the future in Nani and Anderson.

Cristiano Ronaldo has denied making the widely-publicised comments attacking Chelsea duo Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko.

Newcastle could be without three of their most important players for Thursday’s vital UEFA Cup tie at Sporting Lisbon.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been ruled out of Middlesbrough’s UEFA Cup trip to Sporting Lisbon after suffering a knee injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is happy with life at Manchester United.

AGE will not be a barrier to Manchester United’s bid to conquer Europe this season.

Ronaldo may have been missing for Inter Milan in their Champions League qualifying game at Sporting Lisbon, but he was still the focus of attention after the scoreless draw.

RONALDO may have been missing for Inter Milan in their Champions League qualifying game at Sporting Lisbon, but he was still the focus of attention after the scoreless draw.