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[Madmax 9,219]

True but the same could be said for Nuri Sahin wearing Zizou's number 5 shirt, Benzema wearing Ronaldo's number 9 and Pepe wearing Roberto Carlos' number 3 !!!

As big as those players were, nobody comes close to what Raul meant for Madrid, as any Madridista would be happy to tell you.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

As big as those players were, nobody comes close to what Raul meant for Madrid, as any Madrista would be happy to tell you.

I've got loads of Madrista friends who hold the likes of Carlos, Zidane and Ronaldo is similar esteem. I've always supported Madrid in Spain, since a lot of their players were icons too me. I know he went through the Madrid youth, but it's not as if its a 25 - 7 pretty generic, and always regarded highly. Raul did make it his own for many years, but the most expensive signing for Madrid, someone who's broken LEGENDS goal-scoring records and is regarded as one of the best players in the world is a respectful homage wouldn't you say?

[Madmax 9,219]

Raul did make it his own for many years, but the most expensive signing for Madrid, someone who's broken LEGENDS goal-scoring records and is regarded as one of the best players in the world is a respectful homage wouldn't you say?

Like I said earlier, in time maybe.

[King11Didier 916]

Does anyone have Malouda picture with his new hairstyle against Fulham?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Like I said earlier, in time maybe.

The problem is, La Liga's rules of assigning the numbers 1-25 to players. Otherwise maybe Real would've waited?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

It's Toddy Kane :D

Edit: He's changed it to Drogba now lol but it was Kane before

Yeah haha, I did have Mourinho, then Piazon, then Kane, now Drogba. I keep them the same for a couple of months then change it about 25 times in the space of an hour.

[Peace. 4,352]

The problem is, La Liga's rules of assigning the numbers 1-25 to players. Otherwise maybe Real would've waited?

No, they can't refuse anything to the guy they paid £80m. Plus, if I remind well, I think it was an agreement that he would have the number 7 when Raul leaves/retires.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

No, they can't refuse anything to the guy they paid £80m. Plus, if I remind well, I think it was an agreement that he would have the number 7 when Raul leaves/retires.

Oh really? Didn't know that!

[Peace. 4,352]

Oh really? Didn't know that!

I am not really sure. I just got the feeling I read this all over papers during the summer when he was transfered. And it wouldn't surprising, when you try to buy the current Ballon d'Or, you'd better satisfy him.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Ronaldo will surpass Raul one day.

He already has 111 goals in 112 games for the club.

[Madmax 9,219]

Ronaldo will surpass Raul one day.

Since when did you get yourself a crystal ball?

[Peace. 4,352]

Ronaldo will surpass Raul one day.

He already has 111 goals in 112 games for the club.

To surpass Raul, he'd better to start to stop being ghostly against Barcelona.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Since when did you get yourself a crystal ball?

Talk about being selective, everyone on here thinks they can predict the future.

But it is obvious that if Ronaldo stays at Real for the next ten years, we will beat Raul's goal tally - even if he 'only' scores 20 a season from here-on-in, he'll surpass him.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Talk about being selective, everyone on here thinks they can predict the future.

But it is obvious that if Ronaldo stays at Real for the next ten years, we will beat Raul's goal tally - even if he 'only' scores 20 a season from here-on-in, he'll surpass him.

Of course he would surpass Raul's goal tally, Real Madrid's whole system revolves around Ronaldo, even when Ozil or di Maria have an open shot they pass it Ronaldo.

But what he will never surpass is the amount of love and respect Raul got from not just Real fans but football fans all around the world.

Besides, him scoring more goals than Raul does not necessarily mean he is better player. I honestly think Real play much better football when he is injured and can't play.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I wasn't talking about him surpassing Raul's legend status, but he will nonetheless rank alongside di Stefano, Casillas et al as a true legend.

[termninja 5,290]

So true

[LDN Blue 7,903]

So true

Hates things like this. Gives the impression guy's have some sort of authority over 'their' girls.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Talk about being selective, everyone on here thinks they can predict the future.

But it is obvious that if Ronaldo stays at Real for the next ten years, we will beat Raul's goal tally - even if he 'only' scores 20 a season from here-on-in, he'll surpass him.

Are you and Ronnie in cahoots BL