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Ronaldo lauds 'maestro' Fergie

2009-07-08 - Added by ExtraFootie

Cristiano Ronaldo has described Sir Alex Ferguson as being like a 'father' to him during his time at Manchester United and has credited the Scot for transforming him into the World Player of the Year.

The 24-year-old spent six glorious years at the Theatre of Dreams following his £12.25million move from Sporting Lisbon in 2003. During which time 'CR7' (or 'CR9' as he will now be known) developed from a precocious teenager, a 'show pony' if you will, into one of the finest exponents of the 'beautiful game' on the planet.

And having completed his 'historic' £80million move to boyhood heroes Real Madrid, Ronaldo admits that he would not have achieved the success he has done, both on an individual and collective level, without the help and guidance of United boss Ferguson.

"Ferguson is a maestro," Ronaldo told Spanish daily AS. "For me he was my father in football.

"He was crucial in my career and, outside football, was a great human being with me.

"Talent isn't everything. You can have it from the cradle, but it is necessary to learn the trade to be the best.

"When I arrived in England I was an 18-year-old kid and had established stars by my side.

"Ferguson taught me to clean up my faults, to know to give the pass at the last moment, to take the right decision in the area.

"I spent six years at United and I owe them everything that I am today. I made history at United and won many trophies.

"It was a pleasure to play at Old Trafford, but now a new stage in my life is beginning at the Bernabeu with new challenges."

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comments (4)

2009-07-10 - Added by JamDav1982
Supporter of Newcastle

Humble

I can see why Man Utd supporters would wish him all the best for what he has achieved, but actively wishing for him to be success i just dont buy it.
Any United fans who say this are covering themselves against all eventualities in which they cant lose face -
1. If hes a success it will be 'Always wanted him to do well' or 'knew he would prove himself to be the best'
2. If hes a failure then - 'we got best out of him' 'never should have left'
Give me one good reason why any United supporters would like to see him be a success at Madrid? Because If he proves himself to be once again be the best in the world, it will only serve to show what Man Utd have lost.
Dont kid yourself that Ronaldo is wishing any success on United, rather the opposite, I would bet his ego would like to see them go backwards without him.
In my opinion it takes far more balls and makes far more sense for Utd fans to admit they want him to fail, but to admit this there is the possobility that you might end uo with egg on your face.

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2009-07-10 - Added by manuel
Supporter of Man Utd

You stick to your talk on football in the Championship!

Nah can honestly say I do want him to prove he is magic in Spain to, even though he was c*ck at times and did show lack of respect in the way he went about things to leave Man U. But no point in being bitter...isnt that what Roy Keane always says...or maybe not

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2009-07-09 - Added by JamDav1982
Supporter of Newcastle

Re : Humble

He doesnt have a humble bone in his body. Even in these comments where he is praising Fergie, you cant help but think he is pointing out how good he thinks he is.
His behaviour in the last year towards Fergie and Man Utd was a digrace, at times showing a total lack of respect. Even kissing the Madrid badge the other night shows a lack of understanding and humility towards those at United.
I dont believe that any Man Utd fan can honestly want him to be a success at Madrid. Rather they are trying to mask the potential heartache of seeing him starring for Real Madrid and can say 'I always wished him the best'.

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2009-07-09 - Added by manuel
Supporter of Man Utd

Humble

Have to say you wouldnt normally associate onaldo with being humble but these comments show that he isn't always the cocky lad that we have came accustomed to. The good points of Ronaldo are obvious and whilst he has some faults, as a Utd supporter I wish him all the best and hope he does well at Real (not at the expense of Utd obviously!), and shows that he is good enough to do it in that league too, maybe then we will be able to compare a lot easier who is THE best..him or Messi

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