Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wants her to son to play for Real Madrid rather than any English team.

The Portugal international is currently playing a major role in Manchester United's bid for the English Premier League title but his mother, Dolores Aveiro, is keen to see her 22-year-old son at the Bernabeu.

She told Spanish TV channel Canal Plus: "I don't like English teams but I know I have to like them because he (Ronaldo) is at Manchester.

"But for me... Real Madrid. Of all the foreign clubs, Real Madrid is the best. Before I die I would like him (Ronaldo) to play for Real Madrid. I would really like that and then I could die, it wouldn't matter."

Ronaldo signed a five-year contract extension with Sir Alex Ferguson's side in 2007 and has struck 17 league goals so far this season.

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