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In a 2012 interview, Ronaldo commented on the rivalry, saying: "I think we push each other sometimes in the competition, this is why the competition is so high." [532] Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo's manager during his time at Manchester United, opined: "I don't think the rivalry against each other bothers them. I think they have their own personal pride in terms of wanting to be the best." [533] Messi himself denied any rivalry, saying that it was "only the media, the press, who wants us to be at loggerheads but I've never fought with Cristiano." [534] Responding to the claims that he and Messi do not get on well on a personal level, Ronaldo commented: "We don't have a relationship outside the world of football, just as we don't with a lot of other players." Ronaldo added that in years to come he hopes they can laugh about it together, stating: "We have to look on this rivalry with a positive spirit, because it's a good thing." [531] Representing archrivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two players faced each other at least twice every season in the world's biggest club game, El Clásico, which is among the world's most viewed annual sporting events. [535] Acquiring university education is the epitome for most people. However, Ronaldo has surpassed that and is now being studied at a university in Canada. Wilson, Paul (17 August 2003). "Only one Ronaldo as United find new idol". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014 . Retrieved 27 August 2014. The previous 2014-15 campaign had been the most prolific of his club career, scoring 61 times in 54 games at an incredible rate of, an average, a goal every 76 minutes. Wins Euros with Portugal (2016)Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel while his teammates remained on the field, with handshakes eventually taking place. Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia also entered the field of play to remonstrate with the match officials. Treadaway, Dan (12 February 2014). "Cristiano Ronaldo Has Scored a Goal in Every Minute of a Game Throughout His Career". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014 . Retrieved 30 August 2014. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kɾiʃˈtjɐnu ʁɔˈnaldu]; born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, [note 3] a record three UEFA Best Player in Europe, and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 34 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140) and assists (42) in the Champions League, goals in the European Championship (14), international goals (127) and international appearances (203). He is one of the few players to have made over 1,200 professional career appearances, and has scored over 850 official senior career goals for club and country, making him the top goalscorer of all time. The latter came after a stellar 2016-17 season in which he spearheaded Real to the La Liga title and victory in the Champions League final, where he scored twice in a 4-1 win over Juventus. A century of Champions League goals (2018) Bailey, Richard (18 December 2008). "United secure final date". Sky Sports . Retrieved 19 June 2022.

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Ridley, Ian (15 May 2004). "Ronaldo's good and bad day". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014 . Retrieved 27 August 2014. The Puskas award was created in 2009 to reward the best goal of the year. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to win the coveted award in 2009. He won the award after he scored an impressively bewildering goal against FC Porto during the semifinals of the Champions League. Second on the list was Barcelona's Iniesta, followed by Wolfsburg's Grafite. Man Utd win FA Cup". BBC Sport. 22 May 2004. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009 . Retrieved 26 January 2011. Ronaldo began his international career with Portugal under-15 in 2001. During his international youth career, Ronaldo would represent the under-15, under-17, under-20, under-21 and under-23 national sides, amassing 34 youth caps and scoring 18 goals overall. [7] The goal in the Champions League quarter-final was so good that even Juventus fans stood up to applaud the player, who would later go on to join their club. First player to claim five Champions League triumphs (2018)