Furious Ferguson says Ronaldo penalty stigma a disgrace

MANCHESTER UNITED are circling the wagons to protect Cristiano Ronaldo.

Just as Alex Ferguson thought the abuse Ronaldo has been subjected to this season was beginning to subside, his brilliant young winger has been forced to endure another torrent.

FA Cup quarter-final victims Middlesbrough are nursing a major sense of grievance, knowing Ronaldo has played a major role in three controversial penalty calls that have gone against them this season.