Ronaldo's Quotes & Sayings

There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future. — Cristiano Ronaldo

People have to understand one thing: at the age of 18, I arrived at a dream club like Manchester United. It was a dream come true. But, even at that moment, I was thinking about playing in England for some years and then going to play in Spain. Even at that time I was thinking that way, and I always gave 100% everything. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I don't have to show anything to anyone. There is nothing to prove. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm ready to lose my life if that's what Portugal needs to win. I'll play vs USA even if I play with one leg. — Cristiano Ronaldo

He's six-foot two, brave as a lion, strong as an ox and quick as lightning. If he was good looking, you'd say he has everything. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Winning - that's the most important to me. It's as simple as that. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Maybe they hate me because I'm too good! — Cristiano Ronaldo

We've had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he's up with the best. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Before he came to Spain, photographers lined up in the discotheques, but they are still there waiting for him. Ronaldo is an obsessive of training, of the gym, of self-improvement. I've never seen a player in such good physical condition. He's a gladiator. — Jorge Valdano

If Real Madrid land on Manchester airport, then the airport will be surely flooded just to see one player whom fans want most. Everyone knows the name, I don't need to tell it. He is the Prince and legend of Manchester,The King and legend of Real(Madrid). 'CRISTIANO RONALDO' — Gary Neville

My friends ask me if I want more kids, and I always say yes, I want more; it's the best thing you can have in your life. — Cristiano Ronaldo

We cannot live being obsessed with what other people think about us. It's impossible to live like that. Not even God managed to please the entire world. — Cristiano Ronaldo

People dislike Ronaldo because he's a great player, good-looking and has sex with all the ladies. They get jealous. The only bad thing about Ronaldo's life is Messi. But for him, he would've been the best player in the world for five years in a row. — Luiz Felipe Scolari

English fans love spectacular players like Alan Shearer and that is exactly what United have now signed. He has magic in his boots. The first thing you notice about him is that he is incredibly quick and very, very powerful for such a young man. He has great, close control and his technique is excellent. He believes he can do anything with the ball, and that confidence makes him very special indeed. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm always trying to be the best, on and off the pitch, is also very important. I've always taken things very seriously, since I was very young, and that's reflected in my career. Always being nominated, winning trophies for the club or individual awards, that's the culmination of many years of dedication, hard work and professionalism and that makes me very happy. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I have now played with both him (Cristiano Ronaldo) and Ronaldinho. And Ronaldo is top in Europe at the moment.
Both of them in the same team would be like a bomb. It would be an incredible spectacle for the people.
What's more, I am totally convinced the two are able to play in the same side. — Henrik Larsson

Regular readers will know I'm a fan of (Cristiano) Ronaldo, and an even bigger fan of the man who's assumed his mantle with quite astonishing success, Wayne Rooney. But Messi is on a higher plain than even that pair. — Andy Cole

I'm sure sex wouldn't be so rewarding as this World Cup. It's not that sex isn't good but the World Cup is every four years and sex is not. — Ronaldo

Tuesday will be a tough night for me. It's like to return to the family who have not seen you for a long time. I spent a wonderful time there. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I hate divers, like Cristiano Ronaldo, who might be the greatest athlete in the sport, but he's a big baby. If things are going well he's great, but when things are going badly it's the ref's fault, it's his teammates' fault. — Viggo Mortensen

My free-kick secret? I just look at the net and say take the kick, Cristiano. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I don't think about one trick or the other, they just happen. — Cristiano Ronaldo

He does things I have never seen from any other player and it really is marvellous to watch. It takes a great player to grab the bull by the horns and make things happen, but he has done it repeatedly. He has been even better than people here thought he would be and that's saying something. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11 years old. My mental strength goes back to those days. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I have two Golden Boot awards at home. It would be nice to win another, but I wouldn't mind it if I didn't. — Cristiano Ronaldo

In North America, many fans know Cristiano Ronaldo's smirk and can recognize Didier Drogba in a commercial. Maybe they know too much for the good of M.L.S. — George Vecsey

For me, Paul Scholes is on the same level as Ronaldo. The real Ronaldo, not Cristiano. I always thought he was a great player but after I played alongside him I realised he was Manchester United's greatest player of all time. He did his talking on the pitch which I respected most. — Fabien Barthez

I want to be one of the best players around in two or three years time, to be a decisive footballer. — Cristiano Ronaldo

No, Wayne (Rooney) doesn't need it (tips about style). He has his own style. But with hair he looks much better. He looks very good now. Before, he was a little bit ugly, but now, with hair, he's beautiful. — Cristiano Ronaldo

When Ronaldo gave that little wink everyone interpreted it that he had got his team-mate sent off. You felt then that he would become a much criticised figure. But that's not really what happened. So for him to overcome all of that and emerge as one of the players of the season is quite a remarkable achievement. He is a phenomenal talent. He has tremendous pace, he goes past players and he has added the ability to shoot. He can also pick out team-mates. There is not a lot he cannot do now. I believe his game has improved immeasurably over the past couple of seasons. — Cristiano Ronaldo

But I hope to maintain my credibility after I stop playing. Because, yes of course, now I play and I score goals and children all over are mad about me. Not just poor children - all children. We can make them really happy by the way we play, though I have to say that it's the poor ones that I think of most, the ones who can't come and watch the games at the stadium. We mean so much to them. That's why I'm so committed to this work. Later, after you've stopped playing, it's harder to have the same impact. But I will give it a go. I want to continue doing this kind of work for ever. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I dont want to tell my dreams, I want to show them! — Cristiano Ronaldo

There are people out there who hate me and who say I'm arrogant, vain, and whatever. That's all part of my success. I am made to be the best. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm no longer thinking of Madrid. That dream is dead. The only thing I dream about now is Manchester United and winning the Champions League again in Rome. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law, who were two brilliant and great players in the history of United. — Johan Cruijff

I'm happy of being in Real Madrid ... I've fulfilled my dream. — Cristiano Ronaldo

There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world's best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities. — Cristiano Ronaldo

IMAGINE! See it, feel it, believe it!
You can do anything, if you truly believe in yourself."
Ronaldo's Grandad
Former captain of the North Pole Flying Team, and very wise reindeer. — Maxine Sylvester

Everyone knows Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi, not only me, but for some it's hard to recognize that. — Didier Drogba

After we played Sporting last week, the lads in the dressing room talked about him constantly, and on the plane back from the game they urged me to sign him. That's how highly they rated him. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I remember the first time I saw him play. It was for a Sporting CP youth team. I told my assistant, 'There goes Van Basten's son.' Ronaldo had great technique. He stood out. — Jose Mourinho

He's a gift from heaven, he is truly a gift from heaven. Whatever he touches turns to gold. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I still learn, but I think it's the best thing in life to have a kid. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm here to score a lot of goals. It's my specialty, that's what I've been brought here to do, and I want to score plenty ; like I did with Barcelona. And here, there's every reason to think I can do it. — Ronaldo

It's not a problem. In four or five days I will be beautiful once again. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm proud to play for Real Madrid because I have fun; when you no longer have fun it's a sign that it's time to leave. For now though, I'm happy here at the greatest club in the world. — Cristiano Ronaldo

It's not that difficult to play well and win titles in a team like Barcelona, but it's in the national side where you see a player's true class. That was the case with figures like Pele, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane. With Spain, Iniesta has shown that he is among the best players of all time and that's why I rate him higher than Messi or Ronaldo. Even though the latter two have incredible scoring records for their clubs, they still haven't won anything with Argentina or Portugal respectively. — Boris Becker

I feel I have grown up. I am a man. It's important in my football too. When everything is good, I don't think you grow up fantastically, I think maybe you need a few problems to grow up. It is good if people in England have started to admire me. I think I have changed a little since the World Cup. I am stronger with my mentality and with my game as well. — Cristiano Ronaldo

It gives me the happiest feeling in the world. I just love scoring. It doesn't matter if it's a simple goal from close range, a long shot or a dribble around several players, I just love to score all goals. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can't it happen to me? I'm not worried I'm young - it's an incentive to do the best I can. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo loves scoring goals. Only HE can achieve what he's achieving. — Toni Kroos

I think it's good for sporting justice that Ronaldo scored twice in the final. — Just Fontaine

He is as tough as anything. You can crack him once, but he won't let it bother him. He's back on his feet in no time and getting on with it. He is a strong character and a great sight when he's heading for goal. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I know I'm a good professional, I know that no one's harder on me than myself and that's never going to change, under any circumstances. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Of course I miss playing for Manchester United. I played there for six years and that's a long time. I am still interested in watching Manchester United and, you never know, maybe in the future I could return to play there. It's always possible. I want to fulfil my contract here but, in the future, only God knows. I will not say I am not happy here at Real Madrid. I am really happy and everyone knows this is my club but, of course, I miss Manchester United, the boss, the players, because I left family there. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo could play for Millwall, QPR, Doncaster Rovers or anyone and he'd score a hat-trick. I'm not sure Messi could do it. Ronaldo's got two feet, he's quick, he's good in the air and he's brave, though Messi's brave too of course. I just think Messi is a Barcelona player. — Alex Ferguson

It's very important for me to be distinguished in my own home. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I don't understand referees. It appears like some players can't even be touched, but in my case, everyone can hit me as hard as they can. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi or Ronaldo? I prefer Messi because he is more of a street player. — Vicente Del Bosque

Cristiano is unlucky to be playing in the same era as Messi. Ronaldo is a very good player, but Messi is even better. — Henrik Larsson

Madrid and United are the two biggest clubs in the world and it's a real 50-50. It could go either way. Manchester was my home and still is in my heart. I love it. Because when people treat you very well you never forget that. And I will never forget United, the people who work there and the supporters. So I am so happy to be going back to Manchester. — Cristiano Ronaldo

My guess is that if David Beckham wants Ronaldo's jersey, he's going to get it. — Landon Donovan

I love Manchester. Everyone knows that - I have said it many times. Manchester is in my heart. — Cristiano Ronaldo

We should make the most of life, enjoy it because that's the way it is! — Cristiano Ronaldo

Talent without working hard is nothing. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's was the most exciting debut I've ever seen. There have been a few players described as 'The New George Best' over the years, but this is the first time it's been a compliment to me. — George Best

For the people that I love I only have one face but for some people we can't have one face. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I know If I score we're going to win the match. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo can do whatever he wants as a footballer. There are some things he does with the ball that make me touch my head and wonder how he did it. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. If I can take a little of each player's game and make it my own, I would be very happy, — Neymar

If you think you're perfect already, then you never will be. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I have practically no private life. I'm already used to this and ready for it. Yes, sometimes it is hard, but it is the choice I made. — Cristiano Ronaldo

The one thing that I really dislike, is being alone. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join United. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm sure that I'm a winner person. I'm sure that I win more than lose. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is a unique player for all of his talent and his professionalism. He is a player who is extraordinarily consistent. — Carlo Ancelotti

I have nothing but praise for the boy. He is easily the best player in the world. His contribution as a goal threat is unbelievable. His stats are incredible. Strikes at goal, attempts on goal, raids into the penalty box, headers. It is all there. Absolutely astounding. — Alex Ferguson

When you are nominated for the best player in Europe, the Ballon d'Or, playing in the Champions League, there is so much pressure. You don't know what will happen. This pressure is inside you - you always have it. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Why lie? I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say the opposite of what I think, like some others do. — Cristiano Ronaldo

He is improving all the time. He is only 21 and who knows what he is capable of.
(on Cristiano Ronaldo) — Alex Ferguson

Without football, my life is worth nothing. — Cristiano Ronaldo

What I do as an individual player is only important if it helps the team to win. That is the most important thing. — Cristiano Ronaldo

People that really know me, they adore me. — Cristiano Ronaldo

I was doing all the coaching schools so that I'd be able to stay in the game, and I gave myself a chance by doing that. I was only an average player, could score a goal or two, that sort of thing, but I wasn't a Bobby Charlton or a Messi, or Ronaldo. There are very, very few really great players who have become great coaches. — Alex Ferguson

The kid makes you sick. He looks the part, he walks the part, he is the part. He's six-foot something, fit as a flea, good-looking - he's got to have something wrong with him ... Hopefully he's hung like a hamster! That would make us all feel better! — Cristiano Ronaldo

Best player I ever played against? I mean, I played against many, many good players, so I don't know who to keep. I would say Ronaldo the Fenomeno. — Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United is still in my heart. Disappointed they didn't win the title but they are still the kings of Premier League. — Cristiano Ronaldo

The one thing Cristiano Ronaldo has is pace, quick feet and a great eye for goal. — Chris Waddle

He's such a great threat because of his power and pace.
(on Cristiano Ronaldo) — Alex Ferguson

You may find another Beckham or Ronaldo, but never ever will you find another Sir Alex Ferguson. — Eric Cantona

Messi alone is more dangerous than Real Madrid's attacking trio Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale. — Diego Simeone

I never promise anything. I don't promise anything to my mum. I don't promise anything to the supporters. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo has come through for the past two or three years and is the best in Europe. I think at the moment no doubt Ronaldo is the best player. — Pele

When I heard Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured holding a manbag, I was surprised it was a gucci bag and not another guy's sack. — Frankie Boyle

Messi is not really from Barca's ranks. What they did was sign the most talented kid in the whole of Argentina! Messi was already Messi when he arrived at Barcelona - they simply polished him. Cristiano Ronaldo is already too old to learn and change the way he is. When he was 13, someone should have sent him home when he didn't behave properly. — Javier Clemente

I want to be remembered as part of the group of the greatest players ever. — Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal have a national team called Cristiano Ronaldo and a group of players who run after him. — Carlos Queiroz

My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more. — Cristiano Ronaldo