Cristiano Ronaldo sowed the seeds of his proposed <b>world</b> record transfer to <b>Real</b> Madrid more than 18 months ago, but it took a lengthy campaign by the Portugal. ... “On the plane back <b>home</b> from the game they urged me to sign him - that's how highly they rated him,” Ferguson said. He was one of the most exciting young players I had ever seen.” After a first season in English football, marred by over-elaboration and a penchant for diving, Ronaldo came of age in the 2004 FA ...