«This kind of competition is the right opportunity for these kind of players to start and create opportunities for them to make them grow up and make them ready to perform in the major competitions,»

«It's not a pleasant situation for Cristiano but he's not worried,»

«His conscience is clear. This is the price of fame.»

«Unfortunately Louis is out of the game because yesterday he complained of some pain in his hamstring,»

«He has gone for a scan, so we will not take a risk until we are sure exactly what has happened to him.»

«There's no gravity in the situation,»

«There are no suspicious circumstances, just people who have made a complaint... This could have substance or not. After the evidence (from the player) the authorities will draw the conclusions they believe to be right and fair.»

«He went to make a statement as was planned. Based on those statements, the authorities are going to reach fair and correct conclusions,»

«Only Alex Ferguson knows if he will continue in the dug-out. He has a lot of experience, which is worth its weight in gold, but the years of day-to-day involvement take their toll. We all want him to stay but the decision is his. Right now, I am learning and gaining merits so I can become the No.1, but the decision is down to the club. Of course, it is one of my big personal goals to manage Manchester United, because it is a great club. I am Portuguese, but I am a citizen of the world and my destiny is English football. Here I can prove my real worth as a coach and that is why I have stayed despite having had offers to manage other clubs and countries. I'm learning a lot here, perhaps more than if I was a No.1 at another club. In spite of what some people seem to think, I have the players' backing.»

«Of course, like the players we are only as a good as our last game, but what this guy has done for the club, I find it horrendous and nearly unbelievable.»