Ronaldo checks up on United

Real ace still watches former club on television whenever he can

By Richard Bailey   Last updated: 25th September 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he still watches former club Manchester United on television whenever he can.

The Portuguese star admits that he still likes to keep tabs on the goings on at Old Trafford and how his former team-mates have fared.

The Fifa World Player of the Year spent six years at the Theatre of Dreams before moving to Real Madrid for a staggering world record £80million in the summer.

The flying winger is pleased that fellow countryman Nani is receiving more playing time now that he has left the club and Ronaldo has backed the 22-year-old to shine for the Red Devils.

"Every time I can I try to watch United's games on television," he told the Daily Mirror.

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"I still like to know what's happening at Old Trafford. And despite being at Real I'm always happy when I know when United have won.

"I've also seen Nani is playing much more than he was last season when I was there. That's good for him and he will benefit from that.

"Now he has more opportunities he will be able to show the fans just how great a player he is. We still speak regularly on the phone and it's good to see United's fans are starting to appreciate him more.

"Nani is an excellent player. There's a lot more to come from him and I'm sure that in a few years he will be amongst the best players in the world."