Timeline: How Manchester United beat off Real Madrid in the tug-of-war for Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has snubbed Spanish giants Real Madrid and confirmed that he will stay at Manchester United. Finally the long running saga is over.

Here is how events have unfolded since the end of the season...

May 13, 2008: We'll sign Cristiano Ronaldo for £100m, boast Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United future has been cast into doubt again as Real Madrid insist the Portuguese superstar could be ready to leave Old Trafford this summer.

May 14, 2008: Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm sticking with United

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is staying at Manchester United and will rebuff Real Madrid's attempts to lure him away from Old Trafford.

May 16, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo admits he may leave this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo has thrown Manchester United into chaos by admitting he may leave this summer.

May 23, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo pledges to stay at Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo will end the weeks of game-playing by committing himself to Manchester United in the next seven days.

May 28, 2008: Alex Ferguson will fly to Euro 2008 for talks with Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson plans to meet with the Portugal star ahead of the summer showpiece to ensure he stays at Old Trafford, as he declares war on Real Madrid.

May 29, 2008: Manchester United wins battle with Real Madrid over Ronaldo

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon climbs down after United threaten to bring in Fifa.

June 2, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo to pick Manchester United or Real Madrid in 48 hours

The United manager is left to sweat as Ronaldo says he will make a decision on his future.

June 4, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo: I want to leave Manchester United

The star winger has told friends he is keen to move on but accepts he may have to wait for a year.

June 5, 2008: Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Cristiano Ronaldo

Barcelona presidential candidate Sandro Rosell brings the United star into his election campaign.

June 6, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Real Madrid move

The bombshell United fans have been dreading as their star man confirms in an interview he wants to play for Real Madrid.

June 7, 2008: Manchester United to report Real Madrid to FIFA over Ronaldo

Ramon Calderon's reaction to Ronaldo's interview is too much for United.

June 12, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo moves closer to Old Trafford exit

Manchester United refuse to give him a pay rise.

June 15, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo 7/4 to quit Manchester United

Betfred boss Fred Done reckons Ronaldo will join Real Madrid.

June 17, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo loses patience with Man United

Ronaldo's hardline stance has encouraged Real to step up the pressure on United.

June 20, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo says possibilities of him joining Real Madrid are "great"

Cristiano Ronaldo hints he is ready to quit Manchester United.

June 20, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals desire for 'dream move'

A move away from Old Trafford would be "a dream" and "a step forward" says Ronaldo.

June 21, 2008: Manchester United's desperate battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo

United players bombard his mobile with pleas to stay.

June 23, 2008: Real Madrid will pay up to £80m for Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster piles the pressure on Manchester United over Cristiano Ronaldo.

June 24, 2008: Real Madrid 'to announce Cristiano Ronaldo transfer on July 7'

Club sources have told Spanish newspaper Marca that Manchester United 'will be forced to accept' the Portuguese winger's transfer.

July 7, 2008: Ronaldo to stay at United: Real pull plug on move

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon admits Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Spain is OFF until he has proved his fitness.

July 8, 2008: Real Madrid chief urges Man United to sell Ronaldo

Ramon Calderon tells Man United they should be proud to let Cristiano Ronaldo join them in what he claimed will be the "transfer of the century".

July 10, 2008: Manchester United respond to Sepp Blatter's 'slavery' claims

UEFA's William Gailard also wades in, criticising the increase in player power and spiralling wages.

July 11, 2008: I am a slave, says Cristiano Ronaldo as he backs Fifa claim

Cristiano Ronaldo last night accused Manchester United of treating him like a slave.

July 12, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo ordered to return to Man Utd on July 28

Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United in two weeks.

July 15, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo on course for new clash with Fergie

Cristiano Ronaldo is on a fresh collision course with Sir Alex Ferguson over the date of his return to Manchester.

July 18, 2008: Sir Alex Ferguson: "Ronaldo is staying at Manchester United"

Sir Alex Ferguson has publicly declared that Cristiano Ronaldo will still be a Manchester United player next season.

July 12, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to commit future to Manchester United

Portuguese star remains ambiguous in latest Stateside interview, while Real Madrid continue to claim transfer will go ahead

July 30, 2008: Alex Ferguson on the verge of winning Cristiano Ronaldo war

Sir Alex Ferguson was on the verge of winning his battle of wills over Cristiano Ronaldo last night

Aug 1, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo to demand Real Madrid move

Cristiano Ronaldo will demand Sir Alex Ferguson lets him join Real Madrid when he returns next week

Aug 5, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm never going back to Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to come back and face Sir Alex Ferguson

Aug 5, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo saga is 'closed' says Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson says the Portuguese player will remain at Man United

Aug 6, 2008: Ronaldo commits to Man United

Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo said he will stay at Manchester United next season and is not about to join Real Madrid

Aug 7, 2008: Ronaldo: "I'll play for Manchester United with my heart and soul"

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed for the first time last night that he will stay with Manchester United for one more season - at least....