Ruud sits out Ronaldo debate

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is not getting involved in his club’s pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming he will leave it to the parties directly involved.

Van Nistelrooy, who made a hugely successful switch from Old Trafford to the Bernabeu two years ago, was quizzed about the possibility of Ronaldo doing the same at a press conference in Lausanne prior to Holland’s clash with Romania.