Jamaican born Usain Bolt who holds the record for the 100 and 200 meter dash and is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, recently asked for a number seven Manchester United shirt.  Cristiano Ronaldo happily obliged.  Cristiano Ronaldo had one request from Bolt.  His request?  A few tips to improve his speed.

The meeting was originally set for this weekend while Usain competes in the 150 meter street race in  Manchester, but it was almost put off after Usain’s recent car accident in Kingston Jamaica.

On Friday, the world’s fastest man spent the morning with Manchester United players and gave Cristiano the speed tips that he so wanted.

“I explained to him a few things about when he is running and reaches top speed he starts to tip over, he always does that. I let him know if he brings his foot on the centre of gravity, or even in front of him, it will be much easier. He will be much better and he will go faster for longer.”

That said, Nike is more than just quality, it’s a name that people like to be associated with, it’s a status symbol. In a world where fads and trends are the cultural norms, names like Nike stand head and shoulders above the rest. In fact, many athletes and non-athletes alike would not be caught without the Nike logo branded somewhere on their clothing. Nike is all about cool, hip, young and healthy, and it doesn’t hurt that they make top of the line sportswear. And that is why top athletes, like C Ronaldo wear and endorse the Nike brand, because it’s both cool and very well designed, and the endorsement money doesn’t hurt either.

You can be cool like Cris Ronaldo and get your Nike Sportswear at Zappos.com where top of the line  Nike Sportswear doesn’t have to cost a lot, although if you were Christiano Ronaldo, I’m sure it wouldn’t matter how much you had to spend, as long as it was a Nike Brand.

The Portuguese National Team had a perfect start to this year’s Euro tournament, with two wins in their first two games to put them through to the knock out stages.

Cristiano Ronaldo knows that the toughest games are ahead, and Portugal are not taking any team for granted.

Portugal began their tournament with a game versus Turkey which they had a decisive win of 2 – 0. Four days later, they beat the Czech Republic 3-1. C. Ronaldo was involved in all three goals of that game, scoring one and setting up the other two.

There is a strong possibility that Portugal will face tournament favorites, Germany, in the quarter finals. Germany is presently the runners-up to Croatia in group B.

“I’m certain that game after game, it’s going to be progressively more difficult,” Ronaldo told euro2008.com. “We have to be prepared for this. There have already been surprises. Germany were the favourites against Croatia and Croatia still won.”

Ronaldo also confirmed speculation that Scolari will be resting his key players in the next game versus Switzerland, however he insists that the game will not be taken lightly.

“Our motivation remains the same,” he said. “The players who are coming in are going to give their best as they will want to show Mr Scolari they want to be in the first eleven. I think it’s going to be a good game because the majority of the players who will play haven’t played yet.”

Portugal meet Switzerland on Sunday.

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There has been a flurry of reports today by big ‘news corporations’ regarding the possible transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Britain’s news website “The Telegraph’ has reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has made a decision which affirms his departure from The Red Devils.

“Cristiano Ronaldo has told his agent, Jorge Mendes, that he wants to leave Manchester United to fulfil his “dream” of playing for Real Madrid.”

“Ronaldo will be offered a deal worth £150,000 per week after tax, a contract that he feels is too good to refuse, but as well as fulfilling his financial demands, he has informed his closest advisers that the chance of playing for such a prestigious club is one he does not want to miss out on.” Reports ‘Telegraph’.

But amidst these reports which have Ronaldo packed and on his way to Spain, also come reports from Portuguese News Channel (SIC), which have Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon quoted as saying that “the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo is an impossible one because Manchester United refuse to part with the young Portuguese International”.

Manchester United executive director, David Gill has also reiterated that “C. Ronaldo will be staying at Old Trafford”. Saying that ” He and Sir Alex Ferguson have discussed the situation several weeks ago, and their position on the matter is clear”.

There has been much speculation on the number which Cristiano Ronaldo would wear for Portugal during this Euro Cup and in the future. It seems that that question has finally been answered. C. Ronaldo played the game versus Georgia wearing Figo’s old number 7, and Ricardo Quaresma, the Porto star, was wearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s old number 17.

The Portugal National Squad played their first game with their new team kits on Saturday, a friendly versus Georgia which they won 2-0.

The team departed for Switzerland early this afternoon to get ready for UEFA tournament which starts next week.

Portugal play their first game of the tournament versus Turkey on Saturday, June 7.

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Cristiano Ronaldo7.com has been working very diligently on keeping you up to date with all the latest details of C. Ronaldo’s future with Manchester United. We have uncovered an interview given by Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘Lusa Portuguese News Agency’ post Portugal vs Georgia game on Saturday may 31, 2008.

Below is the article translated from Portuguese to English.

Cristiano Ronaldo Promises News on his future within 2-3 days

The Portuguese International and Manchester United Football player Cristiano Ronaldo was incognito today regarding his future at Manchester United, but promises news within 2-3 days.

“We are going to see, I am awaiting news very soon. I will announce a decision in the next 2-3 days”. said Ronaldo as he was leaving the Estádio do Fontelo, after the Portuguese National Team’s game versus Georgia on Saturday May 31, 2008.

Cristiano Ronaldo also said that he feels good and that in the next week the Portuguese National Team will work to maintain it’s focus on this year’s Euro.

“I feel good. We practiced good football in the first half of today’s game and the conclusions for this team should be very good”. Said Cristiano Ronaldo

We will continue to monitor Cristiano Ronaldo’s next moves for you, so keep checking back. See it here first!

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Spanish International and Liverpool forward, Fernando Torres, was quoted as saying that “If Real Madrid sign him, it would be a great signing. People talk about huge fees but that’s not for me to rate”. Torres was referring to the possible record breaking deal which may bring Ronaldo to Madrid.

Torres, who has seen first hand what Cristiano Ronaldo can do on the pitch, went on to say that any amount of money paid out for C. Ronaldo would most certainly be guaranteed to pay off.

Although transfer rumors continue to buzz, nothing has been confirmed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid or Manchester United.

We will bring you an update as soon as one is available.

Cristiano fans know that he scored many goals this season, equaling and surpassing records that have held for many years.

Cristiano Ronaldo7.com salutes C. Ronaldo for his achievements, his unrelenting will and his phenomenal talent in the game of football.

We have found a great video containing all his goals for the 2007-2008 season.

This is a great compilation of our favorite player.