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Real resigned to Ron defeat

29 May 2008 - 16:17:12

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Real Madrid appear to have finally admitted defeat in their bid to lure Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United this summer.

The Old Trafford club have continually denied speculation linking the 23-year-old Portugal international with a move to the Bernabeu following his impressive season.

Ronaldo scored a remarkable 42 times as United secured a Premier League and Champions League double in the season just ended.

The Red Devils threatened to report the Spanish giants to FIFA over their public pursuit of Ronaldo and Real now appear resigned to the fact that the former Sporting Lisbon starlet will be remaining in Manchester for at least another year.

"You can't buy what the owner does not want to sell," admitted Real president Ramon Calderon, who has himself released several media statements revealing his admiration for the player in recent weeks.

"Real Madrid are friends with Manchester United and we do not want to fall out with them."