No Break for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given various breaks at the heart of the winter action over the last few years - he was even given two full weeks off in his first year at the club so he could soak up some Madeira sun - but this year he wants to stay in grey and rainy Manchester!

Its not entirely sure whether he has been offered a break by Sir Alex Ferguson, with the team struggling whenever they don't have his incisive play and ability to score important goals (even more apparent this season!)

Either way, Ronny doesn't want a break:

"This time last season the boss gave me a break for four or five days.

"But people who know me will know that all I want to do is play. I just want to play, score goals, make assists and do good things for the team.

"I'm enjoying staying here in Manchester. There isn't much sun at the moment, but it's not a problem. The weather is not the most important thing.

"I had a great season in 2007 and played really well. I scored a lot of goals, made a few goals and it was a wonderful season for me.

"But this season I'm at the same level. I've scored quite a few goals, played at a good level and the important thing is to keep going like that. I want to learn more and play more.

"I want to score as many goals as I can. I have many opportunities to score because my team-mates make good passes and because there are so many games, not just the Premier League but Champions League and FA Cup."

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