FIFA has dismissed the Red Devil’s official complaint regarding Real Madrid’s tactics involving Portuguese star winger, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United submitted the official complaint to FIFA, but details were not supplied to the public.
FIFA, which is the world’s soccer governing body released a statement on Monday June 16 regarding United’s complaint.
“From the documentation received, no breach of contract appears to have occurred yet, therefore, in accordance with the applicable practice, no kind of formal procedure has been opened by FIFA regarding this matter.”
FIFA went on to say that they have asked the Spanish Football Federation to remind Real Madrid of the potential legal ramifications of a breach of contract.
Real Madrid have denied any wrong doing on this matter.
The transfer saga of Cristiano Ronaldo, began after he had mentioned to Brazilian media that he wanted to play for Real Madrid, but only if RM were willing to reward him financially. Since then, the rumor mill hasn’t stopped.
Manchester United Football Club warned Real Madrid on May 27, 2008 to stop seeking the services of Cristiano Ronaldo. Today, the club has made good on that threat by filing an official complaint with FIFA. The details of the complaint have not been made public by the club.
Below is the official post from Manchester United website:
Reds report Real to FIFA
On 27 May, Manchester United made clear its intention to report Real Madrid to FIFA if it continued to involve itself in the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Unfortunately, Real Madrid has not kept its own counsel and the Club feels it has no alternative but to make a formal complaint to the world governing body, which it has done today.
The precise content and nature will remain confidential.
Communications Department,
Manchester United Limited
