Despite the fact that there was a lot to think about after watching Morgan’s interview with Ronaldo, we chose five of the most important points…
Ronaldo made it clear that Sir Alex Ferguson prevented him from joining Manchester City. Talks over this move seem to be well advanced.
Ferguson was key to preventing Ronaldo joining Man City
“Well, it was really close… But as I know, my Manchester United’s history, your heart, and the way you feel the same as these two, makes all the difference. Sir Alex Ferguson is also a part of it.
“It was [relationship to Ferguson] that was the key. It was the difference at that moment. But I can’t be loyal if it is. Manchester City was not close, but I would say so. But I believe I made a conscious decision.
“I don’t regret it at all. As you have mentioned, Sir Alex Ferguson was the key.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may not have been the right person for the United job but it seems Ronaldo had a lot love for him. However, that wasn’t the case for his replacement Ralf Rangnick.
Ronaldo was unhappy to see Solskjaer sacked and replaced with Rangnick
“Well, I love Solskjaer. Because of what I hold inside my heart, it is the heart and soul of the people, I believe he was a great person. Ole, for me, is a top individual.
– “Coach?” It wasn’t. It didn’t look like he wanted. It’s hard. Although it’s difficult to take over after Sir Alex Ferguson I believe he did an excellent job.
: “You need more time. He’ll be a great coach in the future, but I have no doubt about that. It was a great experience. Even though it was only a brief time, I was very happy to have worked with him.
I don’t understand what’s happening, but I noticed no improvement in the club since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure.
: “One interesting point is that Manchester United brought in Ralf Rangnick as their sports director after sacking Ole. This is something that no one understands.
: “This guy isn’t even a coach. It was surprising to me that a bigger club such as Manchester United would bring in a director of sports. Diogo Dalot is a good example. Although he’s young, he’s very professional.
He is young and smart. He’s also very professional.
The only three players at United who Ronaldo feels have the right mentality
Ronaldo seemed happy to have the most Instagram followers, claiming that it was due to his charisma and great looks. Never change, Cristiano.
: “It’s great. It’s good. That makes me proud. This means a lot to me, because it means others like me. I am charismatic. That’s why I’m number one. Sometimes, I ask myself that question. Is it me? He said, “And not another one.”
“I think that the rest of it is important, and not only because I am a good football player, but because everybody knows about me.”
His pride at having so many social media followers
“You must be charismatic. People have to feel a connection with you.” Ronaldo shared his heartfelt story about his tragic son’s death shortly after he was born.
Man Utd’s forward explained that his son’s ashes are kept in the same place as his father’s, in a chapel at his home.
: “[My son’s] ashes are with us, like my dad, they are here at the house. It is something I want to keep for the rest my life, and not toss to the ocean.
“I have an underground church, a chapel and I keep my dad and my son there.” IMGDTAG
He speaks to his late son and father
One very touching moment in the interview was when Ronaldo spoke candidly about the tragic death of his son just after birth.
The Man Utd forward explained that he keeps his son’s ashes alongside his father’s in a chapel in his home.
“[My son’s] ashes are with me, like my daddy, they are here in the house. It is something that I want to hold for the rest of my life and not throw to the ocean or to the sea.
“I have a small church downstairs, a chapel, and I keep my daddy and my son there.”
