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Ronaldo pays tribute after death of former coach

Ronaldo pays tribute after death of former coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute following the death on Tuesday of the coach who discovered him and several other elite Portuguese players. Aurelio da Silva Pereira, who died aged 77, created Sporting Lisbon’s recruitment and training department in 1988 and went on to be responsible for the development of some of Portugal’s finest players. The …

‘I could have signed for Barcelona’ – Cristiano Ronaldo

‘I could have signed for Barcelona’ – Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he came close to signing for Barcelona before heading to Manchester United. “I believe I am the best player in football history, no one has been better,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Spanish TV show La Sexta. The forward, who has five Ballon d’Or honours, turns 40 …

‘I loved playing at Barcelona despite the boos’ – Cristiano Ronaldo

‘I loved playing at Barcelona despite the boos’ – Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he enjoyed playing at Barcelona’s Nou Camp. The 39-year-old told Spanish TV show La Sexta that he relished playing at the famous Nou Camp despite the boos from fans. “I believe I am the best player in football history, no one has been better,” he said. The forward, …