Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo escaped injury yesterday after crashing his sports car.

The winger's Ferrari collided with a roadside barrier in a two-lane tunnel near Manchester Airport, writing off the vehicle. The 23-year-old European player of the year gave a negative breath test to police officers, who said inquiries are ongoing. "He's fine and is training as normal with the team this morning," Manchester United said.

(Agencies via Shanghai Daily January 9, 2009)