Yes he’s still on crutches.
Yes he’s still an unnatural shade of red.
No he hasn’t ‘made up his mind’ where he’d like to play yet.

That said, since we have some time and nothing newsworthy to fill it with, let’s just take a look at some of Ronaldo’s ex-boobs girlfriends:

1. Keeley Hazell

2. Gemma Atkinson

3. Merche Romero

4. Bipasha Basu

5. Jordana Jardel

6. Nereida Gallardo

7. Niki Ghazian

Now keep in mind that there are quite possibly thousands of random, non famous girls and hookers women paid for their time and company only sprinkled throughout the big 7.

It does seem as though he’s not setting his sights as high as he was a few years ago though…

That said, let’s check out some of the more recent Ronaldo news. Besides the usual Madrid speculation of course…

El Nino’s two cents.

A new house in Spain?

Ronaldo looks like he’s enjoying his vacation

And lastly…

I might be reading too much into this, but if you had or planned on having the world’s greatest footballer on your team next year, wouldn’t you want him repping your hideous new kit?

Back to unpacking…

When she’s not busy being a wild animal in bed (NSFW-ish) or telling everyone she’s going to be Mrs. Ronaldo via MSN chats, Nereida Gallardo apparently also likes to host impromptu photoshoots in public restrooms. From The Sun:

A source close to Spanish model Nereida said: “She was playing along for the camera — but I’m sure she’d be happy to re-create the scenes for Cristiano.

“She’d probably let him watch. That’s the sort of great party girl she is.

“She turns heads wherever she goes — she oozes sexuality.”

Nereida, who pals reckon could become Mrs Ronaldo, has been pictured topless several times but these are her hottest snaps to date.

Ronaldo, 23, met her in Palma four months ago and the pair have become inseparable.

She is often at his £4million home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, and the Portuguese hot-shot now blows her kisses in the stands whenever he scores.

The source added: “Ronnie is renowned for blowing kisses. Maybe this is her way of returning the compliment.

“Nereida is Ronnie’s first serious girlfriend since he came to England. You’ve got to say he’s a very lucky fella — she’s top drawer.”

Uncensored shots and full story here (NSFW)

And just to keep it fair, ladies (and avid reader Bob) can check out Ronaldo training for Euro 2008 with Portugal.

“I scored two times against Arsenal, I scored against Liverpool. I score against every team in England. I am very happy with my season. I scored 31 League goals. I don’t need to show anything to anyone. I win every award. I need to prove nothing.”

So sayeth Red Jesus.

It must be getting a little hard for the haters to hate given everything he’s accomplished this season…

- 2nd consecutive Premier League title
- 2nd consecutive PFA Players’ Player of the Year
- 2nd consecutive PFA Fans’ Player of the Year
- 3rd consecutive PFA Premier League Team of the Year
- 2nd consecutive Barclay’s Player of the Year
- 2nd consecutive Football Writer’s Association Player of the Year
- Barclay’s Golden Boot
- Barclay’s Merit Award
- European Golden Boot

Throw in all the Manchester United accolades and the possibility of Champions’ League and Euro victories (can you say Ballon d’Or?) and I’d say it’s been a pretty good season.

Speaking of Wednesday, Chelsea’s Ricardo Carvalho had the following words of wisdom:

“We have to try to not give him too much space. It is difficult to stop him but if you focus and work with your team-mate, it will be easy.“

REALLY!?

Somewhere Avram Grant is looking more sullen then usual thanks to Carvalho giving up Chelsea’s big strategy before the game but whatever. I’m surprised no one else tried this tactic this year.

More later.
Ciao.