Premier League - Fergie praises Glazer 'balls'

Eurosport - Mon, 02 Jun 11:14:00 2008

Alex Ferguson claims the Glazer family, the owners of Manchester United, would rather Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the sidelines than sold to Real Madrid.

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United have threatened to report Real to world governing body FIFA over what they claim are attempts to unsettle Ronaldo by the Spanish giants.

Real have repeatedly made known their desire to sign the Portuguese winger but United are firm in their conviction the player will not be sold.

Ferguson claims the Glazers are equally unimpressed with Real and says they would keep the player even if a hypothetical situation arose where he refused to play for United.

The Scot said: "I've had a couple of meetings with the Glazers.

"Their attitude is, 'To hell with them'. They'd sit a player in the stand, I'm telling you, absolutely no doubt about it, just to prove a point. Not to give in to these people.

"They've got balls, I can tell you. I've been delighted with them in that respect."

The Glazers took over United in an £800 million deal in the summer of 2005. Their arrival caused huge ructions among fans due to the debt they placed on the club.

Ferguson, however, has been delighted with the support of the Americans since their regime began.

"They've been good to this club, believe me," he added. "They have been brilliant owners."

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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  1. Take the 100 mil on the table dump him in second rated Spanish football. Ronaldo would soon learn that Man U makes him good, its not the other way around. We were great long before he was about and will be great long after him... Glory Glory Man United......

    From henrikshoeffner, on Tue 3 Jun 2:54PM

  2. I HAVE BEEN A MAN UTD SUPPORTER FOR 40 YEARS SEEN A LOT OF PLAYERS COME AND GO I THINK RONALDO IS A FANTASTIC PLAYER BUT IF HE DOES NOT WANT TO PLAY FOR THE CLUB LET HIM GO THERE IS NO BIGGER CLUB IN THE WORLD THAN MAN UTD AND NO PLAYER IS BIGGER THAN THE CLUB

    From ann.fee, on Tue 3 Jun 2:01PM

  3. It is nice to see that we have so many ignorant people passing comment on this site, ineloquent, rude and with total disregard for any young football fans that might read the comments placed here. A rather sad state of affairs.

    From turncharles, on Tue 3 Jun 1:17AM

  4. "SIR" FERGIE THE ASS LICKER BY EXCELLENCE!!!

    From dorin c, on Mon 2 Jun 7:45PM

  5. THE "GLAZERS" HAVE THE "BALL" TO TREAT RONALDO LIKE
    A PALESTINIAN.NOT A TRACE OF RESPECT!!!I AM SORRY I AM NOT RONALDO TO SHOW THE "GLAZERS" "MY BALLS"
    AND QUIT THE "@#$%" "SIR" AND THE PLANTATION OWNERS
    "THE GLAZERS' THAT I AM A "SUPER PLAYEER" AND I DO NOT ACCEPT THEIR "@#$%" MONEY.
    STICK IT IN YOUR FAT MAZZA ASSS!!

    From dorin c, on Mon 2 Jun 7:42PM

  6. THE "GLAZERS" HAVE THE "BALL" TO TREAT RONALDO LIKE
    A PALESTINIAN.NOT A TRACE OF RESPECT!!!I AM SORRY I AM NOT RONALDO TO SHOW THE "GLAZERS" "MY BALLS"
    AND QUIT THE "@#$%" "SIR" AND THE PLANTATION OWNERS
    "THE GLAZERS' THAT I AM A "SUPER PLAYEER" AND I DO NOT ACCEPT THEIR "@#$%" MONEY.
    STICK IT IN YOUR FAT MAZZA ASSS!!

    From dorin c, on Mon 2 Jun 7:41PM

  7. please let ronaldo stay

    From innocent e, on Mon 2 Jun 7:14PM

  8. I've been a United fan all my life.When i heard we were been bought by Americans i was appalled,i thought it was the end of life as we know it.But a big surprise was in for all of us,they've allowed Sir Alex to do his job and put their money (albeit loaned)where their mouth is.The situation with Ronaldo has shown how they care for the club.Well done. John, Chesterfield.

    From john_commerford, on Mon 2 Jun 2:33PM
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