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Long-term goals.

goodnewsfortheinsane — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:06:07 -0800

Post your grandson's mad football skills on YouTube, get him recruited by Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo

MiguelCardoso — Sun, 17 Aug 2003 23:14:53 -0800

Too Much, Too Young Or Too Good To Be True? Fingers crossed! Cristiano Ronaldo is a charming and talented 18-year-old Portuguese football player, from a very poor family, who has just been bought by Manchester United for almost 20 million dollars/euros, a record amount. Given the No.7 shirt previously worn by the likes of George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham, his first game at Old Trafford has earned him rave reviews in the British press. Forgetting the football for a moment, how difficult is it for a teenager to deal with expectations this high and success this early in career and life?

Burgatron — Sun, 30 Jun 2002 05:33:11 -0800

Serial prankster Karl Powers finishes his trifecta of Pranks with a hit on centre court at Wimbledon. He first joined the Manchester United team for a photograph, then donned the cricket whites and marched out onto Headingley during an Ashes Test with Australia.