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Axed Ronaldo faces missing Champions League clash as Sir Alex finally loses patience with his posturing superstar (11th April 2009

Teenage sensation Federico Macheda rescued Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge for the second time in a week yesterday — and diverted attention from a crisis confrontation between Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and moody superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

World player of the year Ronaldo was dropped to the bench as United clung to their single-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Sunderland. [...]

Sir Alex has told the Portuguese superstar to cut out the posturing and improve his body language because he fears it has started to affect his concentration during matches.

Sir Alex decided to act after Ronaldo’s error in the 2-2 draw with Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday left United with a tough task to retain their European crown.

Sir Alex may be past it, but even he realizes they're better without him.

Posted by Orrin Judd at April 11, 2009 6:35 PM