Nico Hines
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The footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wrote off his red Ferrari today after colliding with a barrier on his way to training with the Manchester United team.
The front of the £200,000 599 GTB model was crumpled in the smash and one of its wheels lay 200 yards behind the battered vehicle in a tunnel near Manchester airport this morning.
A witness said the Portugal international walked away from the wreckage with no sign of injury. “It is amazing he got out of it without a scratch,” said the man who asked not to be named.
Another driver in the tunnel suggested that Ronaldo’s footwork may have deserted him as his supercar’s engine roared.
Jodie Lomax, who was in a car behind, told BBC Radio Manchester: "I was driving behind going under the Manchester Airport tunnel when a Ferrari in front of me dropped a gear. It was an awesome sound. I put my window down to listen to the exhaust. It sounded absolutely superb. Then the Ferrari went straight into the wall.
"His front left-hand wheel came off and then Ronaldo got out of the car. I was shocked. He was all right. He was walking. I was stunned to see the Ferrari go into the wall and then seeing Ronaldo. He was all right. He was obviously shocked. Who wouldn't be? It's a shame about the car as well."
Last night the 23-year-old millionaire came on as a substitute in United’s 1-0 defeat at Derby County, but he failed to make an impact in what has been a disappointing season.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s manager, had considered allowing him to return to Portugal for a short holiday this week in a bid to calm him down after a series of fractious displays.
But the midfield player stayed in Manchester and he was involved in the accident as he drove on the A538 Wilmslow Road this morning. At around 10.20am his car crashed in the tunnel which takes traffic under the airport runways between Wilmslow and Hale in Cheshire.
No other vehicle was involved although the United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, was travelling behind Ronaldo in a Bentley at the time. The players were driving to the Carrington training ground from their homes in Chester.
The club said that both were taking part in training as normal today. “Cristiano is fine,” a spokeswoman said. “It was on his way to training. He did not receive any treatment. He has trained this morning with the team and is ok."
Ronaldo passed a breathalyser test at the scene after speaking to police officers but he faces a further interview by police investigating the accident.
“He’s been briefly spoken to at the scene for a first account of the incident,” said a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police. “He will be interviewed at greater length at a later date.
“Officers attended and discovered a Ferrari had collided with a barrier. No one is believed to have been injured. Inquiries are continuing.”
The footballer has reportedly spent £2 million pounds on fast cars since joining Manchester United five years ago. As well as the Ferrari, he is thought to also own several Porsches, a BMW and a Rolls Royce Phantom with a personalised CR7 number plate that cost around £150,000.
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thank god he is not hurt he is my best manu player ever he is the best and will stay my best!!!! :)
Salma, Derby, England
Thank goodness hes ok and no other persons were injured
maxine, newcastle-under-lyme, england
Hmm, excess always seems distasteful, even more so now.
anita, cambridge, uk
Thank God he has escaped such a serious accident as shown on the pictures. But he need to be careful with the way he carries himself.
He is a key player for Man United.
Joseph Ntanda, Lusaka, Zambia
He was breathalysed. Was he drug tested too?
Helen E., London, UK
I'm glad nothing happened to him, regardless if we like him or not He is a human being and we need to have some respect for human life. Happy to see him Well... Viva el Juego Bonito!
Nancy, Edcouch, Texas, United States
There seems a remarkable lack of concern about how much worse this could have been had the accident taken place on a crowded street with pedestrians around. Look forward to hearing police assessment of his speed.
Sam, Shanghai,
MJ; I'm also a Liverpool supporter, but your comment was seriously uncalled for. Ronaldo is a Man U player but first and foremost he is a human being and I would not wish harm on anyone just because he happens to play for a rival team - football pales into insignificance in such matters.
Pauline Barbara, Marsascala, Malta
good to see that he is ok as accidents are not a laughing matter. I think we should have car licenses should be like the bike versions. If you are lucky enough to afford a supercar then a thorough course will help protect you and us.
Joel, London,
Perhaps someone could tell the young gentleman that soccer-boots aren't the best footwear for driving...
Fik Geuens, Beerse, Belgium
What an appalling comment from MJ, if he had been seriously hurt would it still have made your day?
Chris O'Brien, Winsford, England
Disappointing season? Prem record comparison for wingers: Ronaldo app 14(1) goals 8; St.. Ashley Young of our lord and saviour Martin O'Neill app 20 goals 5; Robinho app 19 goals 12 (not too dissimilar to CR)... are these oft-lauded lads having nightmares too? Stop fanning the flames, it's boring.
Chris O'Brien, Winsford, England
Anyone got a spare Fiat Bambino for him to borrow?
Ron Durham, Auckland, NZ
Hasn't he done this before??
http://www.autounleashed.com/another-unlucky-audi-r8-in-portugal
A suprisingly similar accident.!!
Gary, Swanage, UK
Mr. Hines, why is it necessary to tout the number of and value of CR's collection of obscenely priced cars? In these financial times, people don't like hearing that "poor CR" will have to "fall back on" one of his Porsches, BMWs or RRs. Tsk tsk. We should be glad he wasn't hurt and leave it there.
Randy, Philadelphia, PA, USA
What sort of example does it set to the kiddies that Ronaldo and van der Sar do not car-share? Think of the carbon footprint of driving two supercars on the same journey every day. Especially now there's a credit crunch on.
Clich Edresponse, Winchester, UK
MJ: doesnt matter who you support,theres something about a famous person faltering that makes people say "serves him right". im sure United fans felt the same when Gerrard was arrested and charged...
bal, hillingdon, uk
Now, now ! As a football fan you should be big enough to appreciate what a fine talent Christiano has, he is a special one so don't be churlish.
I'm not a football fan but have an appreciation of seeing artists at work whether they be painters, musicians or footballers
Phil de Buquet, Newport,
No other vehicle involved. Nobody hurt. Negligible third-party damage. If you're going total an expensive car, it could have been far worse. Truly, it is written ...off
Andrew Milner, Yokohama, Japan
He's simply driving cars he can't handle! But he only has to work another 90 minutes or so before he can afford his next toy! I'm just glad that not a penny from my house goes to paying these overpaid kids!
Jon, Preston, England
Sure wasn't a credit crunch eh!
viktor holland, Amsterdam Netherlands,
As a Liverpool fan. This has well and truley made my day.
MJ, UK,