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Ronaldo down after final loss

28 May 2009 - 07:57:55

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Cristiano Ronaldo claimed 'everything went wrong' as Manchester United lost the Champions League Final 2-0 to Barcelona.

United had started brightly in the Rome but never recovered from falling a goal behind after ten minutes and Ronaldo blamed a combination of below-par performances and questionable tactics.

"I cannot explain," said the world and European player of the year, who was eclipsed on the night by a host of Barca players including Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

"We, the players, were not well, the tactics were not good... everything went wrong.

"We have to give credit to Barcelona, but they were a bit lucky to be here because Chelsea did not deserve to lose and no-one has mentioned that.

"I have to congratulate Barcelona. They were better, but football is just like this - only the winners get talked about."

Meanwhile, Ronaldo admitted the defeat at the Stadio Olimpico 12 months on from winning the Champions League in Moscow was the biggest disappointment of his career.

"We were always confident before the game but unfortunately we couldn't do it," added the Portugal international.

"This is one of the biggest disappointments of my career."