According to retired goalkeeper, the Madrid number 7 has learnt his trade from the English giants and has no one but his former club to thank for his current level of success.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, has asserted that Real Madrid’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s side.
The shot stopper believes that the Portuguese skipper was able to take his career to a new level after he was brought over to Manchester.
He voiced his appreciation for the prolific forward, insisting that he has achieved a great deal in his career.
Van der Sar also expressed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 is equally brilliant as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, although the two athletes have a different style of play.
Nevertheless, the Dutchman emphasized that Sir Alex should be given credit for allowing Ronaldo to prosper as a player of his.
While talking to reporters, the Champions League winner was quoted as saying:
"Cristiano is a fabulous guy. He has the odd sulk in a match but he is a winner – thanks to the valuable lessons he learned in Manchester. He is different from Barcelona's http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, but definitely as good as Messi, who seems to be liked by the public
more than http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-c9622."
The 27-year-old was brought over to Old Trafford as a youngster. His previous club was Sporting Lisbon, where he began his professional career.
Soon after becoming a Red Devil, Cristiano was able to make his mark at the English Premier League as he was recognized as a promising talent early on in his career.
After being given the much respected number 7 shirt at United, the winger managed to find a regular spot in the starting eleven.
The Portuguese international became the first player from the Premier League to win the Ballon d’Or and was among the players who helped Manchester United win their 3rd UEFA Champions League trophy in 2008.
The attacker was also instrumental in the following season as the Reds paved their way to another European final.
According to experts, Ronaldo’s ability to shine in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 is one of the things which give him an upper hand over Lionel Messi as the Argentine has only been able to impress in the Spanish La Liga.
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