Ronaldo Keeps A Straight Face As He Praises Owen!

Last updated : 17 July 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

Ronaldo kept his dignity throughout the interview and never once laughed at the prospect of Owen taking his place.

Cristiano Ronaldo: "Manchester United did well to give him the number seven.

"He is a great player, an English player. He has everything to win there. He is at a fantastic club.

"I arrived at Manchester when I was 18 years old and I'd been there six years and I think it's a lot of time.

"I won many things there, collective and individual trophies and awards, and I met very good people there, good friends - so it's not easy you know.

"Life is a challenge and I'm a man of challenges. I think it's a good move.

"I am very happy to be in this working group.

"The players have made me very, very welcome and it is very important the way that they have welcomed me.

"You can read whatever in the papers, but when I am with Real Madrid the atmosphere is fantastic and I'd like to thank my colleagues for that."