Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes

To be honest, there are no problems between me and Messi. People have their own opinions about who they think is the better player. It is what it is, but there is no rivalry beyond games and what happens on the pitch.

Sir Alex has a special place in my life. In fact, he was the main man. I was not famous, I was not a star. I arrived at Old Trafford as just another young talent. He was the one who told me to do all the right things. He gave me the opportunity to play in one of the biggest clubs in the world. So he is one of the most important people in the world for me. I worked with Sir Alex for a few years and I know he deserves ­everything that he has achieved in his career. He works so hard, he is clever, he has experience, he is a human guy.

I know that people have different ways to see me but I'm used to it.

In football, I don't have a lot of friends. The people who I really trust, there are not many... Most of the time, I'm alone.

Scoring goals is a great feeling, but the most important thing to me is that the team is successful - it doesn't matter who scores the goals as long as we're winning.

Your love makes me strong, Your hate makes me unstoppable".

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.

I think sometimes the best training is to rest.

Every season is a new challenge to me, and I always set out to improve in terms of games, goals, assists.

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.

I've always had a sense of responsibility, whether I've been captain or not. But I must say that I'm both pleased and proud to be Portugal captain, despite how young I am, because I know what it means. My job is still the same though. I need to do what I do best out on the pitch, and that's score goals and help my team win.

Many people look at me and think they know me but they don't at all. This is the real me. I am a humble person, a feeling person. A person who cares about others, who wants to help others.

I do not exchange my shirt with ASSASSINS

Sharing the cover with Irina means a lot. Irina is the most beautiful woman in the world and working with her was a surprise and something very special. It was the first time we did something together. And I enjoyed it.

I'm not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well

But the tricks I use are ones that will hopefully benefit the team.

If we can't help our family, who are we going to help?

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.

For me Sir Alex 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.

If I can have the chance to be the best ever, then that would be perfect.

To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships.

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

Without football, my life is worth nothing.

I see myself as the best footballer in the world. If you don't believe you are the best, then you will never achieve all that you are capable of.

I still remember when my teacher told me that football wouldn't give me anything to eat

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

I don't mind people hating me, because it pushes me.

People that really know me, they adore me.

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

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.

Talent is important but it is not the key point.

I'm in love with football, but I just needed to recapture that strength to train and play. So many people helped me along the way that I'm afraid to leave anyone out. Above all, though, I want to mention the help of my medical team that has been working alongside me for the past two years.

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

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

When you lose a person you love so much, surviving the loss is difficult.

But I don't want to be compared to anyone like to impose my own style of play and do the best for myself and for the club here.

It would be a dream if 2015 was like 2014 or even better

I have never played against anybody like that in my life and I was pleased to be taken off.

I am not the humblest person in the world. I admit that.

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.

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

I want to consistently play well and win titles. I'm only at the beginning.

At United, there are great traditions, which you can't buy in one or two years. They are created by victories. You need to prove again and again that you are better than the others. Manchester United have always done this, and are still doing it, so they are the best.

The people I work with have a very good impression of me for sure, because of how I am.

No one did what I did last season and for this, I deserve the Golden Boot and why not the best World Player award?

My father was always in good spirits, he loved football. It makes me a bit sad because if he could enjoy seeing me now, what I have achieved, that would be a highlight in his life. But I'm sure that he watches over me from above.

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.

When you're surrounded by flowers, you breath better.

I am always motivated. I am ambitious and I want to always improve.

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

The great thing about him, is that he will not quit.

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

I know who likes football likes me

I don't like being alone.

Maybe they hate me because I'm too good!

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

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

Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.

After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now. I wish Irina the greatest happiness.

Some fans keep booing and whistling at me because I'm handsome, rich and a great player. They envy me.