PORTUGAL slashing the quarterfinals

After 45 minutes of jam, Portugal urgently needed speed and without the ball to break the siege Czech. And knew how to turn their goals into reality thanks to the quality of brushstrokes in which intervened always Cristiano Ronaldo, perfectly supported by Deco. The 3-1 final is misleading. Never had it easy the Iberian.

For almost the entire first part, the selection Czech lusa the offensive bogged down with a defensive order full support and prevented progression of a banda elected Felipao Scolari. Neither Ronaldo nor Simao felt comfortable on the sides, before the Czech superiority in these areas of the countryside.

The European runner was forced to draw masterpieces precision impossible among a sea of opponents. As genius does not lack in the group, the miracle arrived. And soon, in minute 8. Among Deco and Cristiano produced a great scoring touch that the first initialled on Brazilian midfielder original herd the ball before the departure of desperate goalkeeper Cech.

Danger from the corner
The goal created the false impression that the Czech defense was a sea of doubt. In attack, the Central did not give a recital. But suffice to move the ball stopped a corner kick, to rebalance the fighting. A counterattack from Sionko, the most active and vertical portfolio, resulted in the corner, with the launch of Plasil and the surprise appearance of the same Sionko headed to finish, generated between the candidates.

A goal every eight minutes. I could not start a game of the best group stage. But since then, the Czech machine tapó decisively and placing all exits from the Portuguese, who enjoyed a long ball and virtually no opportunity to put forward until the break. Only shots from outside, Deco and Ronaldo, forced to work Cech.
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Cracks in fatigue
The solution to the serious indigestion Portuguese arrived back in a move inspired, three taps. Opening a la banda right at last control Deco in the peak area and auction raso in front Crisitano. Portugal had not improved after the interval too, but at least began to open by pure fatigue cracks in the combined wearing red.

The Czech Republic, by then, had already presented to Nuno Gomes amago a goal that the striker, slow and unfortunate, did not know embolsarse. But also continued its offensive drip, always at the top, pitching for Ujfalusi net after a corner kick, or with 2-1 on the scoreboard, another testarazo of Sisonko diverted to the goalkeeper Ricardo with his mitts right.

The presence of Koller from the substitution did not improve the statistical REMAT of the Czechs, but delayed further lines Portuguese. The Scolari of what went wrong, but when the match was finished, Ronaldo overwhelmed a team launched the attack and, just in front of Cech, to substitute Quaresma gave an auction to empty door, 3-1.

PLAYER OF THE NO LONGER Manchester hidden desire dressed in white

Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer hidden that wants to play in Madrid. The Portuguese star had assured that after the final of the Champions unveils future. The Luso preferred not to spoil the feast of Manchester and decided to defer its decision a few days, but it left a very enlightening message of his intentions: "I have the dream of playing in Madrid. You also have dreams, right? Well, I have it. " The statements made by Christian before the cameras of the Portuguese television RTP leave it very clear what their intentions.

The player joined Manchester yesterday to the concentration of selection among large Portuguese security measures. In fact, in the presence of dozens of journalists who had access to the hotel concentration in a police car. Prior to his arrival in Portugal, had already addressed the media. Cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo who depend see his dream fulfilled. Meanwhile, the star returned to Madrid to make a wink leaving the door open to an exit. "I have a contract with Manchester United and is with my club with whom I will talk. There may be developments in the next two weeks, but I do not have anything signed with Real Madrid ", he said. Ronaldo, as usually happens in these situations, denied having reached an agreement with Real Madrid, thus meeting the highest in the world of football that a player would never recognize having given it to the club, while the leaders of the respective entities not close its part of the negotiation.

The key to the operation have now Madrid and Manchester. Ramon Calderon already knows that the player wants to dress in white and its negotiating capacity

A slip by John Terry in launching penalty redeemed Cristiano Ronaldo, the player who currently represents the essence of football, located on the shores of hell after her shot and let err on the verge of frustration with his team.

Cristiano Ronaldo revived when the captain of Chelsea marró his shot. Compensate for the Portuguese. Threatened by the dictates of the black legend of big stars in excerpts Magna, which often AFE a great performance or Magna. He took the responsibility that it implies. Despite his youth. It marked the both of his team. Excel.

The first record jumped to fifteen minutes of the game. The Portuguese beat Michael Essien and focused the second suit. Do not benefited anyone. In half an hour center Wes Brown opened the door of glory. Cristiano auction to head to beat Czech Petr Cech.

The best player of the moment marked differences. It was a continual danger in Manchester. Not again face to the appointment. A perfect showcase for projecting the image of catalogued as the best player on the planet. Not hid Cristiano Ronaldo, who always exceeded the Ghanaian Michael Essien, with the stated mission of TAP.

Ronaldo endorsed the banda. His talent cleared the lane. Sometimes with an excess of ornaments, which generated some toughness in their adversaries.

The Manchester United striker, newly Golden Boot after 31 record this year as many in the English league, where it has surpassed the record for goals in a season that was four decades ago from the mythical "red devil" George Best, overlooking the miseries of sport when marró the penalty shot. The third of his team. That gave him the final uphill.

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the halo suspect that existed since the semifinals. When cloudy in the double duel against Barcelona, where he also marró a penalty, in the Nou Camp, who could have sentenced the knockout.

The duel with Chelsea redeemed a footballer who has been instrumental in achieving the last two Premier League.

Ronaldo already has the requirements to win the Golden Ball.

As happened with the Brazilian Kaká, champion of the "Champions" in Milan (2007), or with the Italian Cannavaro, who won the World Cup in Germany (2006).

His compatriot Eusebio, one of his idols, won the old European Cup twice with Benfica (1961 and 62) and was awarded the Golden Ball in 1965.

Ronaldo has scored 42 goals this season with his team in all competitions (league, cup and Champions League English), but if it had gone badly stress the stadium Luzhnikí, have fuelled suspicions. Now only he knows his future.

New intriguing statement of crack Manchester

Not played against Barcelona the elimination of his life, but for Cristiano Ronaldo cross to the club had prize: the end of Moscow. Happy and satisfied with his season (so far, 33 matches, 38 goals), the Portuguese star just want to enjoy the conquest of English and reach the championship glory in the Luzhniky stadium. It is then, the club finish the season and the start of selections (Euro will also be a good showcase), when Cristiano Ronaldo was set to assess his future in Manchester and weigh the possibility of landing at our championship.

"After playing the final in Moscow will decide my future. Until then I intend to stay on the sidelines and remain silent," said the footballer on Tuesday, which gives the feeling that when asked about the option of landing in the Spanish league was open your eyes as dishes.

Clause. The Portuguese, who has to deal with its neighbours for the works carried out in his multimillion-dollar mansion (valued at seven billion euros), thirteen months ago signed his last contract with the entity of Old Trafford. Despite everything, and before the time of magnificent footballer, Sir Alex Ferguson offered ago a few weeks a review of their salary with a megacontrato of 127 million euros.

Furthermore, to add more intrigue, Madrid is aware that the laws of British football there are no termination clauses, although the document signed last year included a penalty that would amount to 70 million, if the thought of leaving almost Centenary stadium in the neighborhood of Trafford. Hence, as AS reported last week, Madrid was raised benefit from the judgement Webster (valid in countries where footballers are priceless to break their contracts), which would free the Portuguese of their agreement, upon payment of the annual tab is left by contract. The equation is simple: by 2012 charged 4.6 million, so the final amount payable would be 18.4 million.

The best. The performance offered so far round perfection. Surrounded always quality footballers, Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to live with the stars of apparel. In due course shared good times with Van Nistelrooy, Rooney has fun with (after the two settle their disagreements) and is considered by young people as "an example to follow" despite its 23 years.

The end is highly respected by his colleagues. A few days ago received the trophy for Best Player of the season (could not go to London Grosvenor House Hotel, to be concentrated), and repeated it so successfully Last season, surpassing colleagues as Cesc Fàbregas, Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal), Fernando Torres or Steven Gerrard (Liverpool). It is also the second player in history to win the PFA award two years in a row (before he had only managed to Thierry Henry, now at Barca, in the years 2003 and 2004, when Gol and delight at Arsenal Wenger ).

Ronaldo is aware that tomorrow plays an essential party to Arsenal, but already thinking of Barcelona.

The best player in the world today is a very thin and nice guy who lives in Manchester, played with the legendary seven United to the back and was trained in a prison gold that makes it impossible to access it. Now you can send faxes, e-mails and 639 phone calls about the representatives of the press department of the club, theres nothing to do. Cristiano Ronaldo is never available ... Unless with the excuse to go to the press conference by Alex Ferguson what you find strolling through the offices of the club.

This time there are two options: O asaltarle the brave and atracarle at the expense of never again able to re-enter these facilities or ask permission to some officials that despite accomplish their work could also starring in an ad for laxatives.

Optando for the first option, Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to exchange three sentences talking about elimination before the Barcelona prior to the announcement of the laxative adhere to Article 27 and we expel the facilities of Manchester for having made three questions and a photo to a boy Slim and sympathetic playing soccer together.

"I am looking forward with the idea of going to play in Barcelona. Not only because it is a semi-final of the European Cup, but because it is playing with a great team and a great stage. "

Ronaldo-talking here of Christian and not know who you mean-known to both Real Madrid and Barcelona are attentive to any signal that might cast to go get it. Much more from the web of Manchester United speak openly of interest Barcelona for his franchise player.

For that reason, Ronaldo says that "I am only focused on the match against Arsenal on Sunday in which at stake held by the League and win the Champions League with Manchester United, will not respond to any questions on this matter."

Regarding the eliminatory, Ronaldo believes that "is very matched, Barcelona can play better than it is doing for quality and if it does it will be difficult to beat them." And with that erupted in receiving the offices of a United gibberish championship, with the press throwing off the photographers and a type of security that very polite showed us the way out. And we urged them to take it with some urgency.

Wagered alongside the cazaautógrafos waiting for the players in the barrier that separates the cracks of the rabble, we hope that Cristiano Ronaldo appears and stops to sign autographs.

Not taking a long time to appear a Bentley cabriolet with tinted windows that was immediately acknowledged by those who mounted guard. It is the car of Cristiano Ronaldo, which slows down a moment to sign autographs and four leaves at any pill by a dirt road leading to the purest Colin McRae.

Tomorrow, he will return there to train. We take you to re-approach.