Cristiano Ronaldo has added another two awards to his growing collection by taking home UEFA’S Club Footballer of the Year prize at the awards ceremony in Monaco on August 28/2008. He also took home the prize for Best Forward for his campaign during the 2007/2008 season.
Chelsea’s Petr Cech won best goalkeeper, John Terry won Best defender and Frank Lampard took home the best midfielder award.
Cristiano had a sensational year, scoring 42 goals in all competitions, 8 goals for Manchester United in the Champions League, including a fabulous header in the final game in Moscow versus Chelsea.
Ronaldo was asked what his secret to success is, in which he replied. “Work”
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Manchester United has unveiled a third team Kit in celebration of the first time they won the European Cup in 1968.
The third team kit commemorates the 40th anniversary since they lifted the European Cup with a 4-1 victory over Benfica. That night, the Reds wore blue.
United captain Gary Neville said: “I think it’s fantastic, I like the traditional kits. I think we should wear kits that represent the history of the club and this one certainly does that.
Cristiano Ronaldo was quoted as saying that “this club has a great history. We respect the legends and it’s great for us to put a shirt on that remembers a great team. I think it’s beautiful.”
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