Winger will have somewhere to go after training next season

Last summer we were the first to tell you about CR7, the fashion boutique that Cristiano Ronaldo opened in Madeira and gave to his sister Elma. Since then, the Manchester Utd star has opened another CR7 in Lisbon, and the Spanish press are today getting their knickers in a twist over the location of the next store: Madrid.

The front page of sports paper Marca says he is to bring his fabulous fashion sense to the Spanish capital, and that this is yet another indication of his strong desire to play for Real madrid next season.

Marca also suggests that the store may be named ‘CR9′, as the only way he could wear a number seven shirt at Real would be if he pried it from Raul’s cold, dead hands. It just so happens that he has also trademarked the CR9 name.

While C-Ron has made little attempt to disguise his desire to play in La Liga, The Spoiler has discovered that the new store opening may not be as indicative of a summer transfer as Marca believe. According to the official CR7 site, there are plans to open stores in Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, Berlin, Prague, Tokyo and Los Angeles. (Sorry Manchester, no silver hotpants and Freddie Mercury jackets for you.)

- Thespoiler.co.uk

The England defender has hailed the sacrifices made by his country's servicemen and women...

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was on duty with the England squad yesterday, meeting some of Britian's disabled ex-servicemen, wounded in recent conflicts, to sign autographs and chat.

He took the time to thank all members of the United Kingdom's Armed Forces for the sacrifices that they made, believing that it put the task ahead of him and his team-mates into perspective.

"They are the heroes," he told The Manchester Evening News.

"You are speaking about people who are going out and risking their lives for the country.

"We have seen so much on TV about how these guys go about their work and the sacrifices they make for our well-being, for us to be able to share the same room is a privilege.

"We know how to play football and lose matches but what they do is a bit different to losing a game of football.

"They are more worthy of the word hero than we are."

Meanwhile, Chelsea defender John Terry, attending the event along with David Beckham and Ferdinand, also spoke of his pride in the veterans' sacrifice, and how he would have liked to have served his Queen and country, though he wasn't sure he was up to it.

"They love their football, they like to look up to us but I would like to be in their shoes and do what they do," the Blues skipper told The Daily Telegraph.

"It's great they want to do that and they are brilliant at their job. I would love to [serve], of course. Put your life on the line for the country – I would love to, but I don't think many of us could."

- Goal.com

Manchester United star plans Paris trip

Wayne Rooney has organised a romantic trip to Paris to mark wife Coleen turning 23.

The Manchester United star was unable to celebrate the WAG's actual birthday on 3 March due to football commitments.

So he has booked a 2-night stay at the Tremoille Hotel in Rue de la Tremoille to make up for it, reports the Sunday People.

Wayne, 23, and Coleen tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Portofino, Italy, last summer.

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Manchester United's bad couple of weeks could be about to get much worse...

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney may receive a three game ban, following his sending-off in yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The England international received a second yellow card for throwing the ball away and followed Paul Scholes down the tunnel, as the league leaders ended the game with nine men.

Whilst a dismissal for two bookable offences automatically results in a one game ban, it is believed that Rooney’s reaction to the red card may see his punishment increased.

The striker initially refused to leave the field and protested vehemently to referee Phil Dowd, before punching the corner flag on his way to the dressing room.

The News of the World claim that Rooney’s refusal to leave the field could land him in hot water and suggests that the FA may decide to increase his ban, depending on the contents of the referee’s report.

Should this prove to be correct, it would mean the striker would miss United’s games against Aston Villa, Sunderland and Everton, although, of course, this has not yet been confirmed.

Such a ban would be a big blow to United’s title hopes, which took another battering yesterday, as they lost their second successive game for the first time in four years.

The Red Devils will now look to get back on track in their next fixture, after the international break, at home to Aston Villa.

However, they will go into that game without their suspended trio of Nemanja Vidic, Scholes and Rooney.

- Goal.com

Ji-Sung Park is edging closer to signing a new deal with Manchester United.

The News of the World says Park’s new contract will keep him at United for the next four years and earn him £50,000 a week.

The South Korean star, 28, had started to question his future at the club with his current contract due to expire at the end of next season.

But he remains a part of Fergie’s plans despite being left out of the Champions League final team last May. The United boss claimed the decision to omit Park was one of the toughest he has had to make.

- Tribalfootball.com

Police have confirmed that the home of Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher - in Bowden, Greater Manchester - was broken into on Monday night. The Scot is currently in Italy ahead of tonight's Champions League clash with Inter.

A woman was reportedly threatened during the raid. The 25-year-old has a girlfriend and two sons, although it's unclear as to whether they were at the property at the time of the incident.

Scenes of crime officers have now been to the house, with inquiries ongoing.

Police were initially called at 21:00 GMT. Prior to that, a gang had entered and taken some items as they roved through the property. Police have reported no injuries, although it's unknown whether or not the gang was armed with weapons.

It's not the first time a Premier League footballer has had his home burgled. United and Liverpool stars are the worst affected, with potential thieves aware of their movements via media coverage and operations easier to manage than in busy London.

Fletcher is, nevertheless, expected to start against Jose Mourinho's Inter.

- Goal.com

I find it very funny when people start comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. I don't think it is possible because they both playing in different position, different league and different mindset. The only similarity between both players is that they are the key players for their respective team plus Ibrahimovic was never really a contender in any major individual awards such as FIFA World Best Player or European Player of the Year.

I think the only person that is comparable with Ibrahimovic from United's squad would be Dimitar Berbatov. Both playing as a striker, good ball control, big physical, good in the air and explosive finishing touch. Unfortunately, I believe that at the moment Ibrahimovic is way better than Berbatov. The only problem with Berbatov is lack of stamina which affect his performance. He should quit smoking earlier if he really want to play at highest level.