Cristiano Ronaldo Ferrari Crash

Cristiano Ronaldo's wrecked Ferrari. Photo: MEN The 23-year-old footballer emerged from the tangle of wreckage unscathed. It is understood that at the time of the crash Ronaldo's red 599 GTB, on Portuguese registration plates, was just ahead of the Bentley Continental being driven by his team mate, Edwin van der Saar. Both are thought to have been en route to United's Carrington training ground. Police reached the scene a short time later and spoke to Ronaldo about the accident. He was breathalysed after the accident, which happened at around 10.20am on Thursday. Police said the test proved negative. The winger was well enough to continue his journey and join team mates at a routine training session. The crash, which left the £200,000 Ferrari a virtual write-off, happened on a stretch of the A538 that takes traffic under the runways of Manchester Airport between Wilmslow, Cheshire, and nearby Hale. An eye-witness said: "The front of Ronaldo's car was completely mangled. There was metal all over the road, and debris. We had to dodge our way through it. "Ronaldo was just standing at the side of the road looking forlorn and bewildered. "My daughter said to me, 'Oh my God - that's Cristiano Ronaldo!' It's amazing he was okay because his car looked so bad."

FanDome Sports | January 9, 2009

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