Manchester United wing wizard Cristiano Ronaldo spent the evening before their FA Cup semifinal defeat to Everton at a Casino, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail says Ronaldo spent the night before Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final defeat enjoying a flutter at a casino.

While Sir Alex Ferguson was planning a gamble of his own by putting out a below-strength side to face Everton, the Portuguese star was playing the tables at Manchester's 235 Casino.

Ronaldo made sure he took advantage of his weekend off by betting up to £1,000 a time in the club's VIP suite.