User:rorynoonanDate:14/02/2013Time:11:58:22Edition:14/02/2013Thuthurecho140213Page:56Color:
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Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo heads his goal against Man United at the Bernabeu.
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Madrid star expects an emotional return
DESPITE scoring one of the best headed goals ever scored in the Champions League Cristiano Ronaldo refused to celebrate his goal during last night’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United out of respect for his six years at Old Trafford. Ronaldo scored Real Madrid’s first-half equaliser after Danny Welbeck had put the Reds ahead in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie. Instead of celebrating the former world player of the year opted to
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acknowledge the Real fans before making an almost apologetic gesture to the Reds dug-out. “I was in Manchester for six years so tonight was very emotional for me,” Ronaldo said. “I scored a goal but I didn’t celebrate out of respect. Maybe United are favourites now, maybe not. Anything can happen. “Sometimes we are better away than at home so we will see. “It will be amazing to play at Old Trafford again. It will be an emotional night.” ● See more on P52.
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