ONCE IN A LIFETIME

Last updated : 25 July 2004 By Ed
"It's a unique opportunity for my career. Playing in the Olympic Games is a
one-off thing and we have to represent Portugal in the best possible way.

"He (SAF) is defending his interests and it is natural that he wants me to play
for Manchester United but I want to play in the Olympic Games."

Fergie:

"When you cut up a cake too many times there is nothing left. Next season the
boy may be exhausted. To be honest, we might give him two months' rest after the Olympics and not use him until November, which to me is absolutely ridiculous.

We do not want a player like that to get to 24, 25 and we are still talking
about potential because he has been delayed by overuse. It is a delicate
situation."