You know what? Some fellas get all the luck. Just when you think things can’t get any better for Cristiano Ronaldo, the 23-year old millionaire pin-up and current World Player of the Year, he then seals his dream move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. However the guy is slightly geographically challenged. He’s supposed to be in Madrid and he ended up in Paris.

At least when Manchester United sign his replacement, French stunner Frank Ribery, they know he'll be focused on football and not bothered by women chasing him.

Elsewhere, Perth Glory have sealed the deal to bring Mile Sterjovski to Members Equity Stadium and Gold Coast United have revealed their kit for their coming debut season.

Trevor Treharne
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

PS : The July issue of FourFourTwo is on sale now - or subscribe now. This month we exclusively caught up with Socceroo great Harry Kewell on playing in Turkey, life away from his family, the World Cup and living with his physio! We also speak to Socceroos defender Luke Wilkshire on settling into Russia, chat to Miron Bleiberg and his Gold Coast United recruits, and grab some time with football’s deadliest hitman, David Villa.

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Four... things you must know about the week in football

World News
Ronaldo For Real Madrid - Official
MANCHESTER United have confirmed they have accepted a world-record, unconditional offer of $160million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.

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Australia News
Glory Get Their Roo Hero Marquee
PERTH Glory have sealed the deal to bring Mile Sterjovski to Members Equity Stadium as their marquee and will unveil him in Sydney tomorrow.

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Australia News
United Colours Of Gold Coast
FIRST the club, then the players, now the team strip. Gold Coast United's jigsaw was completed today when they revealed their kit for their coming debut season.

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Australia News
Grella Admits His 'Rubbish' Season
SOCCEROO Vince Grella has admitted he had a 'rubbish' first season at Blackburn but has vowed to improve ahead of his second campaign in the English Premier League.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Australia Beat Bahrain
AUSTRALIA maintained their undefeated record after two second-half goals gave them a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Sydney.

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Australia News
Schwarz Named Man Of The Year
MARK Schwarzer's best season of his life at international and club level has continued with him named Australian Footballer of the Year.

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Australia News
Pim Praises His Troops
PIM Verbeek praised his players' professionalism after Australia's 2-0 win over Bahrain in Sydney.

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Australia News
UPDATED: New Insider Podcast
MORE eagerly anticipated than a decent shot from Brett Holman, the latest FourFourTwo Insider podcast is now available.

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Two... World Cup bid stories

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Australia News
Lowy: Host Hopes Boosted
FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy believes the country's chances of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup have been given a massive lift following the Socceroos' qualification for South Africa.

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