Cristiano Ronaldo is by far the best player in the world currently - and can be matched with the Ronaldinhos. It’s not only his skill but also some leadership qualities that one gets to see in small instances at such a young age.

Ronaldo was definitely the difference in Manchester United securing their Premier League-Champions League double. Everything seemed good in the Old Trafford camp until Real Madrid made the sort of offer that they made to David Beckham when he was at his best.

Ronaldo has gone from a great football player to a hot commodity on the player market. It is a cycle that goes on. A young player gets into the limelight with his talent and then the money comes into the picture. Look what it did to Beckham. He could have been a Hall of Fame legend with a few World Cup wins for his country but, because of distractions and pocketing more money than what he was worth, he remains just another great player.

Ronaldo has the same big head – and to some extent the same hairdo as well. Manchester United and Real Madrid can throw their money on the table and decide who can pay the most. The Spanish giants have been able to get what they want in the recent past and I wouldn't be surprised if Ronaldo does make the move. To be honest, it makes more sense for Ronaldo than it did for Beckham to leave his home and join Real Madrid way back then.

As for Emmanuel Adebayor’s demand for a 50-grand-a-week increase at Arsenal, these players really become spoiled with all the money around. Unfortunately, it is also a question of making hay while the sun shines. Sportsmen’s careers don't last long. They become normal people with age and have to make the most of their health, fitness and to some extent popularity. It’s a lot like actors/actresses as well. So it’s not fair to blame the players for being spoiled.

The bottom line is that this is going to continue. More and more money will be thrown at the feet of these players and they will only raise the stakes next time. The players are also rated on what they earn hence it is a status symbol for the player himself to make more. For the average fan, though, it is difficult to understand the business side of the game. They just want to watch the top players in action in the Premier League.