Great freaking news!

Yes, my footballing nerdiness is on full display this week, my friends. And I have no regrets! So why stop the fun? This is probably the best news a Mank fan (see here, definition #3) like me will have until they secure the treble in a few months time: Cris Ronaldo pledges his future to Manchester!! This blog has not been shy about its love for the Portugeuse winger, and will continue to lavish him with praise (as long as he continues to mesmorize and score goals that carry United through games). And now we get to continue watching him at Old Trafford through 2012! Exciting stuff folks! A great kickstart to the weekend. I just hope this whole Friday the 13th thing doesn't put some weird curse on the whole deal. If he goes out and breaks his leg next match, we'll take that as a sign that it did.

And, not only is he one for the gents to admire and attempt to imitate on the field, but chances are the ladies will also find him quite pleasing on the eyes. Behold, "The Angel of Football":