Source: Daily_Mail
United boss Sir Alex backing Ronaldo to be the top scorer in Spain
Sir Alex Ferguson still remains a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his £80million departure from Manchester United in the summer.[LNB]In fact, the United manager is cheering every goal his former player scores in La Liga for Real Madrid having shrewdly backed the player at the bookies to end the season as the top scorer in Spain.[LNB]An in-form Ronaldo scored his seventh goal in five games for Real against Villarreal, having begun in the Champions League with two long-range strikes and Ferguson said: 'He was a great bet, 7-1 to be the top scorer. Did I take it? Absolutely![LNB] Brilliant start: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his second goal against Xerez last weekend[LNB]'I saw his goal on Wednesday, what a goal. He has done well to get seven goals right away.'[LNB]Ferguson thinks there is a chance he could even emulate his haul of 42 goals at United two seasons ago.[LNB]'He's started very well. They play 38 league games, European games, Spanish Cup, so you never know.'[LNB] Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to panic over Rio Ferdinand's injury woeFergie dismisses goalie gaffes and insists: Foster is still No1Cristiano Ronaldo's £80m switch sees Real Madrid debt soar to £296m [LNB] Explore more:People:Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex FergusonPlaces:Spain
