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CAROLINE CELICO Name: Caroline Celico Date of Birth : 26 July 1987 City: Sao Paolo Hobby : Cooking Height : 1.67m Caroline has known Kaka since she was 13 years old, back when he was still playing for Sao Paolo. She is the daughter of the entrepreneur Celso Celico and the representative of Christian Dior in Brazil, Ros�ngela Lyra. She has a brother, Enrico. She can also speak 4 languages besides Portugese- French, Spanish, Italian and English. She frequents the same church as Kaka, and intends to attend a college course in Italy when she marries him

Iker HEALTHIEST PLAYER of 2009-10 season Iker Casillas was also named the team's Healthiest Player of the 2009/10 season. A fan poll was conducted by the insurance company and Ereño was responsible for presenting the Madridista keeper with the award.

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"Only Real and City can afford Rooney" Danny Mills believes only Manchester City and Real Madrid are likely to have the funds available to buy Wayne Rooney. Rooney has reportedly fallen out with Sir Alex Ferguson after the England international contradicted the Red Devils manager by stating he has not been suffering from an ankle injury. The 24-year-old, who turns 25 this Sunday, has reportedly broken off contract talks with United prompting fears he could walk away from the club when his deal expires in 2012. However, it remains to be seen whether talks have stalled because of a row with Ferguson or that Rooney is looking to resolve issues in his private life before looking forward. Rooney has failed to shine for United recently and, although he came off the bench in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with West Brom, he looked way below his best in his cameo. Mills thinks United could cash in sooner rather than later in order to reduce their debt mountain, although cash-rich neighbours City are only one of two clubs who could possibly match the asking price. City have already snapped up ex-United forward Carlos Tevez, who is a firm fans' favourite at Eastlands, and Mills believes Rooney could galvanise his form once again alongside his former team-mate. "He brought him on with 20 minutes to go and when Rooney came on he looked poor," Mills told Sky Sports News Radio. "We've seen it before with David Beckham and Roy Keane. If you cross Alex Ferguson eventually you are shown the door. It's always been proved that no one player is bigger than Manchester United, however big a player you are. "Rumours are rife that Rooney's contract talks have been put on hold, which is possibly understandable. Whether that's because of a row with Sir Alex or whether that's just his personal life and he wants to get other things sorted. "There are rumours he could be leaving United in January. They will look to cash in for around £50million, which would reduce the debt at the club. "How can you replace Wayne Rooney? I think what will be very difficult is where can you sell him to? You have to look at the clubs with money and instantly their biggest rivals Manchester City. "There was the Carlos Tevez affair. Emmanuel Adebayor is not the flavour of the month and no doubt that if Rooney was available they have the funds. It means he wouldn't have to move. It would upset a lot of United fans, but it would be a fantastic coup for City. United, Rooney and Tevez had played so well together in the past. Who knows? "Unless it gets sorted out very, very quickly and Rooney signs a new deal I think this is the beginning of the end. The other team he could go to would be Real Madrid. Mourinho is a big fan. "Would it suit Rooney better? Quite possibly. Going abroad, getting away from the media attention and the press speculation that surrounds him in England. "I'd watch this space very, very carefully. The way developments are going there are obviously problems at United. It looks at the moment that United are more likely to get rid of Rooney than he's likely to stay."

Rooney trains as storm clouds gather The heavy rain clouds at Carrington provided a fitting backdrop to Wayne Rooney's appearance at training. Rooney has been the subject of intense speculation for 48 hours since news of his desire to leave the Red Devils first became a matter of public conjecture. Since then it has been made apparent that Rooney will not sign a contract extension once his current one expires in 2012 and that Manchester City could be a destination for the striker, who celebrates his 25th birthday on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson's press conference ahead of United's Champions League clash with Bursaspor, which is due to be held this afternoon, is likely to offer the first public pronouncement on the situation. In the meantime, Rooney went through his paces at Carrington wearing a black hat to keep his head dry but otherwise joining in as normal with the training ground banter that tends to mark such sessions. Should United decide to sell, the list of clubs who could realistically afford Rooney is pretty short. Barcelona are said to be trying to trim back their outgoings, while their bitter rivals Real Madrid invested heavily this summer. Italy is not exactly awash with money, whilst Bayern Munich spent considerable amounts last summer building a squad to suit Louis van Gaal, while in England, only Chelsea or City would stump up the wages required to secure the forward's services. The mere mention of City's name will send a shudder through most United supporters, who acknowledge what a positive impact Carlos Tevez has had since his own move across town to Eastlands. At a time when they appear vulnerable after registering five draws in their opening eight games, United would resist that move with vigour. Yet Rooney has apparently indicated a willingness to join the cash-rich Eastlands outfit, for whom money is no object. Having stirred up a heap of controversy last season by declaring an interest in Liverpool's Fernando Torres and reaped the rewards of Tevez's motivation to wreak havoc on his old club, Blues boss Roberto Mancini is hardly likely to shy away from such a deal. There has been some conjecture that Rooney's advisors have come up with an elaborate plan to try and force more money out of United, having been unimpressed with a contract offer that was due to be negotiated immediately after his post-World Cup break. But Rooney's grievances appear genuine and deep-rooted, possibly extending beyond the manner with which Ferguson has dealt with the issues over his player's personal life. The United manager is thought to be unimpressed at Rooney's behaviour, just as the player is thought to be not too pleased at his club's recent recruitment policy. And while skipper Nemanja Vidic can do nothing to affect the Rooney situation, he knows a great deal of improvement is required following a spate of needless draws. "We have to find the balance between attack and defence," he said. "I definitely feel we have it in us and I am sure it will come. "It is about the whole team. You feel better when you are winning and scoring goals. When you keep a clean sheet you have more belief and confidence. "That is what will help us to improve."

Wenger: Rooney should stay at United Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects Wayne Rooney to remain with Manchester United despite reports the player's is set to leave. The 24-year-old England striker is being linked with a move to Real Madrid or Manchester City after it was reported his relationship with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had turned sour. Wenger, however, believes too much has been made of Ferguson's decision to leave Rooney out of his starting line-up for the Barclays Premier League match against West Brom on Saturday and cannot see the former Everton man moving on. Quoted in the Daily Star, Wenger said: "Rooney is a great player. I am convinced he will stay at Manchester United because it is his club. "They have the power to keep him. When you give a great player a rest, you have a story. Rooney is Rooney. He will stay where he is." Rooney's existing United contract expires in 2012 and Wenger added: "I am surprised his contract has been allowed to run. "But, basically, I don't know why. It can happen many times. "What I know for players like Rooney today only three or four clubs can buy him. For Rooney, it will not be a financial choice. "He will decide if he stays. He would say, 'Old Trafford is my home, I will stay there'. And Manchester United would turn up with the right number. He knows that. They know that."

Carrick: Forget about Rooney Michael Carrick is warning his Manchester United teammates not to get sidetracked by the furore surrounding Wayne Rooney. As Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill meet to work out the official response to a forceful attack on the club's recruitment policy, which Rooney outlined in a statement on Wednesday, preparations are already beginning for Sunday's Premier League trip to Stoke. And after recording a narrow Champions League win over Bursaspor, Carrick knows the seismic events off the field cannot deflect his team-mates' focus now. "You have to distance yourself from it," he said. "You have no choice. "Obviously, the player and the club are huge, not just in England but around the world. It is big news. "But we can only control what happens out on the pitch. That is all we can be focussed on." Carrick has not spoken to Rooney - a teammate for both club and country - since it became apparent the striker no longer wishes to remain at Old Trafford. The midfielder acknowledges it is hardly his place to get involved in what has turned into a personal PR battle between Ferguson and Rooney. However, he did concede the row had a strange effect on the crowd, even if it didn't alter the eventual outcome. "It was a funny atmosphere," he said. "But we had a job to do. We needed to get a result that would put us in a better position for the group. "Nothing changed in that respect.

Ronaldo: Mourinho makes us happy Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo said the players at the club are happier under the leadership of Jose Mourinho. The Special One took over the reign at the Santiago Bernabeu during the summer and has enjoyed an unbeaten start to the La Liga season and a perfect record in the Champions League, where they beat AC Milan 2-0 in their last match on Tuesday. Ronaldo, who scored with a free-kick in the win against Milan, is enjoying every single moment working under Mourinho and expressed his ambition of winning the Champions League with his compatriot. "With Mourinho, everyone is happier. When things do not run well it is normal for people to feel sad, but this season things are going great. I thank God that everything is going well. "Mourinho is fantastic. I am thankful that he came here because with his experience and with all the titles he has won, it is good to work with him. I always said I wanted him to train me, and my colleagues are also delighted to work with him. I hope we win the Champions League." The former World Player of the Year concluded by urging his team to maintain their winning ways as they seek to deliver some silverware to the club. "The most important thing is to win. The match against Milan [in the Champions League] was a difficult test, and we have shown that we are moving in the right direction. Both the coach and I are very happy." Ronaldo has been firing on all cylinders for Madrid this season, scoring six goals in ten games.

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Rooney: Yes, I want to leave United Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed he wants to leave the club. Rooney has released a statement in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's comments on Tuesday. And in it, he confirms he wants to leave Old Trafford. "I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said Rooney. "I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract." Rooney will hope his comments take away the stigma of greed which Ferguson raised with his own devastating attack. They will certainly strike a chord with those United fans opposed to the Glazer regime, who have constantly campaigned against the huge levels of debt the Americans incurred with their hugely leveraged buyout. Less than two weeks ago, United announced losses of £83.6million, from a record operating profit of £100million. Yet these were written off by Gill, who emphasised the club's healthy bank balance, which is in excess of £165million. The problem for United's anti-Glazer faction - and now Rooney it seems - is that the money remains unspent at a time when United are haemorrhaging star players. Although both Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez departed in the summer of 2009, United failed to attract world-class replacements. The Manchester United Supporters Trust view the obstacle as being a £526million bond, and payment-in-kind notes of over £220million levied against the family themselves and attracting interest at a high rate of 16.25%. Instead Ferguson brought in Michael Owen on a free transfer and Gabriel Obertan on a modest fee from Bordeaux to supplement Antonio Valencia, who arrived for £17million from Wigan. United's top target - Karim Benzema - went to Real Madrid instead, with Ferguson left to make the first of numerous claims that there was "no value in the market". When it was anticipated Ferguson would make major signings this summer following the loss of his side's Premier League title, the Red Devils again limited their spending. Javier Hernandez has made a decent impact following his arrival from Mexican outfit Chivas but England Under-21 international Chris Smalling has been purchased with an eye to the future, whilst winger Bebe has made just two substitute appearances since his shock £7million capture from Vitoria Guimaraes. Various big names were linked with United, including German World Cup star Mesut Ozil, who like Benzema and Ronaldo, ended up at Real Madrid. At the same time, nearby Manchester City were recruiting one-time United target Yaya Toure - on wages estimated to be around £200,000-a-week, twice Rooney's current salary - and Mario Balotelli. Rooney was left to conclude that United were no longer the club to be at, especially as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Edwin van der Sar and Gary Neville are all nearing the end of their careers. The same is also true of Ferguson, who will celebrate his 69th birthday on New Years' Eve. Now the Scot is left to contemplate picking up the wreckage from a quite disastrous week in terms of morale, knowing his star player will almost certainly leave in January, with no obvious replacement in sight and major questions now being asked about the capability of the club to bring in star names. The one sliver of comfort for Ferguson is that Rooney has used this opportunity to dispel once and for all, the claim that he no longer respects his boss. He remains a big fan of the United boss but says the future direction of the club was causing him concern. "I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it," continued Rooney. "It is absolutely true, as he said, that my agent and I have had a number of meetings with the club about a new contract. During those meetings in August I asked for assurances about the continued ability of the club to attract the top players in the world. "I have never had anything but complete respect for MUFC. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part? "For me its all about winning trophies - as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified. "Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt. He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18. "For Manchester United's sake I wish he could go on forever because he's a one off and a genius."