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Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo Ankle Surgery a Success: After the disappointing early disqualification of Portugal from this year’s Euro 2008 cup, international superstar Cristiano Ronaldo underwent successful right ankle surgery Monday. BodogLife.com has betting odds for Manchester United first Premier League match, which will be August 16th, 2008 against Newcastle United. The Manchester United winger, will allow his operated ankle to heal, and will have a better idea as for his return, in a month or so. Even without Ronaldo, Manchester United is a -400 betting odds favorite to win against Newcastle United (+900). The Premier League team released a statement regarding Ronaldo’s health status: “The initial indications are that the procedure was successful… Cristiano will begin his convalescence under the direction of club medical staff and an estimation of his return to full fitness will be possible following review by the specialist in one month.” In Manchester United vs. Newcastle United the odds of a draw are +400. A spokesperson for Academic Medical Center (the hospital where Ronaldo’s procedure was done) told the Associated Press that Ronaldo is expected to leave the hospital on Tuesday July 8th, 2008. Manchester United is also contemplating the possibility that their superstar player might not be ready in time for the start of the Premier League season, which kicks off next month. The 23-year-old Portuguese revealed that he had been playing in pain for quite some time now, including the duration of the Euro 2008 tournament. Portugal was disqualified in the quarterfinals of the Euro 2008; as Spain went on to win the European Championship.
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