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[Frank Cunha]

C Ronaldo operation to take place today in Amesterdam
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the operation is under way
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[Frank Cunha]

United resigned to losing Queiroz as he agrees terms with PortugalDaniel Taylor The Guardian, Monday July 7, 2008 Article history
Carlos Queiroz and Sir Alex Ferguson. Photograph: A Livesey/Getty

Manchester United were reluctantly discussing a compensation package for Carlos Queiroz last night after Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant confirmed that he wanted to leave the club to take over as Portugal's national manager. A dismayed Ferguson has not given up hope of persuading him to change his mind but there is now a general acceptance at Old Trafford that they are about to lose the services of a man Cristiano Ronaldo has described as "like a father".

Losing Queiroz will certainly be a significant setback to Ferguson's hopes of convincing Ronaldo to resist Real Madrid's advances. High-ranking officials from the Spanish club are planning to approach David Gill, United's chief executive, at the European Club Association's general assembly in Nyon today although, at this early stage, they are likely to be given short shrift. Gill has been incensed by Madrid's conduct, as well as that of Ronaldo, during an increasingly acrimonious and strategic process and will refuse to enter into negotiations in what one associate has described as a "point of principle".

The talks with the Portuguese Football Federation have been a lot more cordial and, if Queiroz gets his way, he will be confirmed as Luiz Felipe Scolari's successor this week. Queiroz, who coached Portugal between 1991 and 1993, has provisionally agreed a £1.1m deal, similar to his salary at Old Trafford, and has got his way after asking for a four-year contract, having initially been offered a package only until the World Cup in 2010.

"I cannot say much," he said when Portuguese journalists stopped him at Lisbon airport yesterday. "At this moment it is out of my hands. It needs to be resolved between the federation and Manchester United and until then we have to wait calmly. I have spoken to both parties and now I am waiting for some kind of movement."

That was the first time Queiroz has spoken about the matter since holding talks with Gilberto Madail, the federation president, last Tuesday. Madail is expecting to speak to Gill in Nyon today and hopes to have the deal wrapped up within 48 hours. Queiroz informed United of his decision over the weekend and the negotiations are now so advanced Ferguson is already understood to be considering a replacement for him. It will not be easy, however, given Queiroz's influence on the training ground and, when it comes to Ronaldo, Ferguson will inevitably feel that United's position is in danger of being substantially weakened.

Queiroz, who joined United for the first time in 2002, coached the national team of the United Arab Emirates in 1999 and South Africa from 2000 to 2002. He also had a spell as head coach of Real Madrid in 2003-04 but returned to Old Trafford after a trophy-less 10 months in charge.

The Madrid president, Ramón Calderón, was at Wimbledon yesterday and seemed unconcerned by United's blunt refusal to negotiate over Ronaldo. "We still have time," he said. "There are two months before the end of the transfer window in August. Ron says he wants to play here and that it's a dream. But that is a desire of the player that can't be realised without the agreement of his club."

The Ajax and Holland striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has claimed United are "very interested" in signing him. The 24-year-old's failure to agree a new contract at the Amsterdam ArenA has led to speculation he could be sold in the summer. "I know certain English clubs are following me, like Manchester United, who are very interested in me," he said. "I love clubs with great history like Ajax, I also love United. It's a club that makes me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy played there and did great things with them."

[Frank Cunha]

it seems everything went well with the surgery
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[Frank Cunha]

the surgery was a sucess, according to the MU site
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[Frank Cunha]

from MSNBC
Man United's Ronaldo undergoes ankle surgery - Soccer - MSNBC.com

[Rego_09]

Happy that it went well. Hard to believe he played the last 3 months in pain but most would admit that he wasn't at his best near the end of the season. Still played well, just not his best.

[Frank Cunha]

I remember before the Euro, the portuguese media didn't pay much attention, but was reports of C Ronaldo seen with a ankle bandage
I even reported the instance

[Rego_09]

I remember that, there was a picture with the ice on his ankle. Sad that the world, and most importantly Portugal, couldn't see him at his best.

[jec1]

He was playing hurt.... IMO, Ronaldo was overworked and that's how why he's a warrior. I can't imagine what kind of pressure he was in at the euros knowing he played through pain.

Just like those hockey players, they play hurt but their team comes first.

[Frank Cunha]

Originally Posted by Rego_09

I remember that, there was a picture with the ice on his ankle. Sad that the world, and most importantly Portugal, couldn't see him at his best.

let's not forget in the last world cup he also got hurt with the 2 Holland players went after him

[Frank Cunha]

Originally Posted by jec1

He was playing hurt.... IMO, Ronaldo was overworked and that's how why he's a warrior. I can't imagine what kind of pressure he was in at the euros knowing he played through pain.

Just like those hockey players, they play hurt but their team comes first.

sometimes you got tell the team and the other players that's your turn, Messi, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo all took time off, this kid been overworked since he got in a grove with MU

[jec1]

This season, I see him resting.... Nani will play more.

[z187]

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[Frank Cunha]

he looks like is in pain
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