The chance that Cristiano Ronaldo may sign for Real Madrid made the headlines in five continents World news

The chance that Cristiano Ronaldo may sign for Real Madrid made the headlines in five continents

www.realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell

The world media took no time to react to the news that Real Madrid had made Manchester United an offer for the rights to Cristiano Ronaldo. The news made the world come to a standstill and was featured in media from all over the globe.

FRANCE
Le Monde, L'Équipe, Le Figaro, Libération... These are just some of the French media platforms that mention the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo may sign for Real Madrid.

GERMANNY
Build: "Earthquake Ronaldo (...) The purchase of the player bursts all the contention dikes of the transfer window (...) In a year's time, Real Madrid may be the centre of admiration for making a brilliant signing."

JAPAN
Both Sankei and Nikkan Sports desccribe Ronaldo as the best player in the world. Both newspapers point out that Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo and FIFA World Player Kaka could coincide at Real Madrid. Daily Sports highlighted Ronaldo's interest in signing for Real Madrid, "a team that has won no titles this season," and that Florentino Perez "is building a new team, similar to the one that had Figo and Zidane on its ranks."

MEXICO
TV Azteca have a picture of Ronaldo on their website and say Manchester United accepted Real Madrid's offer. The website of newspaper Reforma mentions the news and also asks its users to comment on it in a poll.

URUGUAY
On their website, Radio Espectador say the signing of Ronaldo could be "the most expensive in history," breaking the record established in 2001 with the transfer of Zinedine Zidane.

BRAZIL
Brazilian websites regard the signing of Ronaldo as "the dawning of a new era" at the Spanish club, which will also have Kaka on its team the coming season. "What seemed impossible has been confirmed: Cristiano Ronaldo will play with Kaka at Real Madrid," say Lance on their website, "Manchester United confirmed their agreement with the Spanish club on their website." Lance also point out that the purchase of Ronaldo would make Florentino Perez responsible for four of the greatest negotiations in football history.

ITALY
La gazzetta dello Sport: "Second master strike from Real: Ronaldo arrives after Kaka (...) They are a golden pair."

Corriere dello Sport: "Ronaldo with Kaka!"

La Reppublica: "Ronaldo is the dream that has resisted Real Madrid several times. The 2008 Ballon d'Or winner will play with Kaka, who received the accolade in 2007; they will be the strongest attacking pair in the world (...) "Ronaldo is a true football star that attracts much media attention. He responds to the 'galactico' team philosophy the Club's President likes."

PORTUGAL
O Jogo: "Ronaldo is getting ready to see his childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid come true (...) The player never kept his desire to play for the Spanish team a secret (...) His signing is the icing on a splendid season."