Fergie's fatherly advice

Sunnies? Check. White suit? Check. Crutches? Check. Inflated ego? Check

Alex Ferguson has issued his sternest warning yet to disgruntled winger Cristiano Ronaldo after saying a move to Real Madrid would be the ‘worst thing’ for his career.

Fergie spoke to the twinkle-toed Portuguese winker in Lisbon last week and speaking ahead of United’s pre-season friendly with Orlando Pirates, had ‘fatherly’ words of wisdom for Ronaldo.

‘If you were asked for advice by your son, you would give him the best advice and the worst thing Ronaldo could do is to go to Real Madrid,’ said Fergie. ‘He is at the right club and a fantastic football club.’

Fergie also intimated that Ronaldo, currently loafing his way around California and meeting talent agents, was seduced by the lure of even further fame and riches.

‘In the modern day, young lads can be twisted by the talk of money, but if you saw Ronaldo after the Champions League final, he was the happiest boy in the world,’ he said.

‘I genuinely believe that I know what the best club in the world is for him and that is Manchester United. ‘When you have young players, you want the best for them and you want to do the best for them.’

It does make you wonder at the age of 23 with a side that has just won the Premier League and Champions League why you would want to go to a club like Real Madrid who change manager as frequently as you would change underpants. Weather, women, money?

To get away from your ‘dad’ and do what you want?

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