Manchester United Fans Club

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Manchester United to continue his recovery from an ankle operation in three weeks’ time, according to the Portuguese national team physiotherapist.Physio Antonio Gaspar has claimed Ronaldo will not return to action before October after he underwent surgery on his right ankle last Monday.

Gaspar announced the Manchester United winger, the subject of a transfer wrangle between the Premier League club and Spanish suitors Real Madrid, will remain under his care for three weeks before United’s doctors carry out another examination.

‘We are going to use everything that is possible to us and that will help him recover as quickly as possible,’ Gaspar told Spanish sports newspaper AS.

‘But Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in an optimum state for the competition until 12 weeks are up.

‘He is working very well and he is optimistic.

‘These first four weeks he will do the rehabilitation work in my clinic. After the first month, the Manchester United doctors will carry out another exam.’

Gaspar added: ‘I want it to be made very clear that I am only involved with Ronaldo’s recuperation and that I am in permanent contact with the medical department at Manchester United, with the Dutchman Niek van Dijk [the specialist who performed the operation] and with [Portugal team doctor] Henrique Jones.

‘Any other information or the medical aspect about his injury are only and exclusively the concerns of Manchester United.’

Ryan Giggs has added yet another accolade to his already bulging collection after being awarded an honorary degree by the University of Salford.United’s record appearance-maker, who grew up in Swinton, was made a Master of Arts for his contribution to sport and his unstinting charity work. As an ambassador for UNICEF, he regularly campaigns for children who have been made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2007 for his services to football.

Giggs was officially presented with his latest award at a ceremony at the Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays on Tuesday.

“When I started my career as a professional footballer I didn’t envisage that one day I’d be made Master of Arts. So I’m really pleased to accept this degree,” said the 33-year-old. “I grew up in Salford and it’s been a big part of my life for 30 years, so it’s great to be a part of Salford University now.”

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, Professor Michael Harloe added: “We’re delighted to present this degree to Ryan. It’s not only his great achievements on the pitch which deserve recognition, but his valuable charity work with developing countries.”

Source: Manutd.com