“Sir Alex nurtured him,” Fortune says. Their father/son relationship has blossomed through the years, so much so it was recently revealed that Ronaldo was set for a sensational return to Old Trafford until Fergie's retirement in 2013 halted a deal. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Cristiano Ronaldo is always saying that he has gained many things from Sir Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson had to stop a fight breaking out between his Manchester United players on the eve of the 2008 Champions League final. "Congratulations on a great achievement and a wonderful night you're going to have in Portugal,” Ferguson said in the clip. Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester as a raw talent but has now opened up on how 'father figure' Sir Alex Ferguson developed his game to become one of the world's best.. Skills for show, goals for dough Ronaldo arrived in England a flashy winger with a severe addiction … “He couldn’t have asked for a better foundation and support. In 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson was the special recipient of the BBC Sports Personality Diamond Award for the show's 60th edition. Both beaming with pride, Ronaldo and Fergie looked like father and son. Son Heung-min issues apology after Tottenham's defeat to Man Utd Why … "When my daddy was sick in London, and he was in hospital very bad in a coma,” Ronaldo  revealed Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success’ in 2015. In 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo's amazing life made it to the big screen. I wouldn't sell them a virus. Dillon Danis And Tommy Fury Both Call Out Jake Paul After KO Of Ben Askren, Bizarre Moment Mike Dean Completely 'Malfunctioned' Is The Strangest Thing You'll See Today, Jake Paul Vs. Ben Askren Branded A 'Fix' By Fight Fans And UFC Stars, "Steven Gerrard Can Be Britain's Greatest Manager Since Sir Alex Ferguson", Every Barcelona Player Wanted A Picture With Lionel Messi And The Copa del Rey Trophy, Jake Paul Knocks Ben Askren Out With A Devastating Right Hand In Round One To Win, The Ringside View Of Jake Paul's Brutal Knockout On Ben Askren, Snoop Dogg Screams "Dana White, Where's My Money At?" One of Sir Alex Ferguson's greatest ever achievements as manager of Manchester United was his work with Cristiano Ronaldo. Immediately, Fergie ordered him to take compassionate leave - even though it meant his star player would miss key games during the season. He … ", @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This. In 2012, at the unveiling of a statue of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, Ronaldo … Sir Alex Ferguson Once Turned Down The Chance To Sign Ronaldo For Manchester United The four groups had two seeded teams and two teams who came through the two legged qualifying ties. WHEN Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Manchester United as a talented 17-year-old in 2003, the wheels were set in motion for one of football's special bonds. Ferguson made a miraculous recovery and the pair met up when Juventus played Manchester United at Old Trafford. “A great coach and above all a wonderful man,” Ronaldo shared with a photo in a tweet. "When I arrived in England I was an 18-year-old kid and had established stars by my side." Cristiano Ronaldo has always maintained that Sir Alex Ferguson was a father-like figure to him. Cristiano Ronaldo has always maintained that Sir Alex Ferguson was a father-like figure to him. ', "[He said] 'Cristiano, you want to go one day, two days, one week, you can go. Getty Images “It's funny, Ferguson never spoke to me that way either. ... Ronaldo to Málaga fell short by €2m . "I had a conversation with him [Ferguson] and I said: ‘Boss, I don't feel good.’, "We are in a key moment in the Champions League, and I said I don't feel good and I wanna see my dad. Football CHRISTIANO RONALDO GOAL THAT MADE SIR ALEX FERGUSON CLAP AT MANCHESTER UNITED#Christianoronaldo #MANU #EPL#Manchesterunited #Siralexferguson He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This is how Cristiano Ronaldo described the former Man United manager, hinting at the impact of Alex Ferguson had on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's career. As the Portuguese players walked down the steps after receiving their medals, a proud Ferguson embraced Ronaldo and gave him a huge hug. In 2012, at the unveiling of a statue of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, Ronaldo made an appearance by video link to pay tribute to his former boss. After Sir Alex retired, he enjoyed going to live events - from the Oscars to various European finals. Taught me so many things inside and outside the pitch. Taking to Instagram, Ron shared an image of them together with the caption: "My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Sir Alex Ferguson had the challenge of replacing one of the greatest players ever, and it's here we can assess his post-Ronaldo arrivals in terms of their effectiveness. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Great to see you in good shape, Boss! Then, a year later he was a special guest at the 2017 Champions League final, in which Ronaldo won man of the match and scored twice in a 4-1 rout of Juventus. ", Ronaldo at SAF’s statue unveiling https://t.co/NH16lWqx8j. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson knew he had an incredible talent and took the now 35-year-old Juventus forward under his wing. Sir Alex Ferguson will forever be remembered as one of the greatest managers in history, sitting at number one in the eyes of Manchester United and their supporters. Sparing him the infamous hairdryer treatment, Fergie filled Ronaldo's head with confidence - giving him the freedom that allowed him to become a five-time Ballon d'Or winner. View our online Press Pack. Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson has added his voice to the debate on who is the greatest footballer between Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. ", "When he told me that, I thought, 'This guy's unbelievable. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson … "I said, 'Boss, I don't feel good. Sir Alex Ferguson Once Turned Down The Chance To Sign Ronaldo For Manchester United The four groups had two seeded teams and two teams who came through the two legged qualifying ties. I'm going to miss you here because you know you are important, but your dad [comes] first. ... Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Ferguson… This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Against Liverpool on Sunday Worst start in 30 years: Man United’s Woodward backs under-fire Solskjaer . "He's a fantastic person. Ferguson pointed out that while Messi can only flourish in Barcelona, Ronaldo can play for any team in the world and remain himself. Ferguson was to play a key role in Ronaldo’s progress. [161] He began by apologising for not being there in person because of his hectic schedule. That said, he did try to pull a fast one when it was reported that Los Blancos were deep in talks with CR7. For other inquiries, Contact Us. he told AS. [160] Manchester United subsequently won their ninth Premier League title but were denied a unique fourth double by Chelsea's Didier Drogba scoring a late goal in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium . After winning the European Championships with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo, as well as Nani, were congratulated by Ferguson in an emotional embrace. When Sir Alex suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018, Ronaldo and the whole footballing world were praying that he would pull through. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The Scotsman waited patiently for the players and it was that moment involving Cristiano that got us right in the feels. Having … For example, when his father was sick in hospital, the former Manchester United manager was insistent he go see him. ', "We are in a key moment in the league and the Champions League, but I say, 'Boss, I don't feel good. Great to see you in good shape, Boss!”, A great coach and above all a wonderful man. Chelsea Dybala-Jorginho swap, Haaland updates as big-money transfer looms, Wayne Rooney building luxury whisky and cigar room in his £20m mansion, Inside Man United's £400k bus that has 45 TV screens, lush suede seats & ovens, Keane to Scholes — these footballers are spitting image of art, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. “Taught me so many things inside and outside the pitch. Ronaldo never wastes a second in praising Ferguson’s influence and tutelage. Back in 2005, as Ronaldo was beginning to establish himself at Old Trafford, his father Jose Dinis Aveiro fell ill in hospital after years of alcohol abuse. Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed what Wayne Rooney told him after the incident between he and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2006 World Cup. I'm going to miss you here because you are important, but your daddy is the [priority].’, “When he told me that, I feel like this guy is unbelievable. A human person. The pair worked with each other for nine years at Manchester United, … Sir Alex Ferguson obviously has a strong link to Ronaldo, given that he was arguably the greatest player to ply his trade under the Scot. pic.twitter.com/Ql4dcuJvCW. We can look … Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed what Wayne Rooney told him after the incident between he and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2006 World Cup. The 78-year-old Scot bought Ronaldo as a 17-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003. Look how much it means to Ferguson to see his former players. "When my dad was sick in London and was in hospital-very bad, in a coma-I had a conversation with [Ferguson]," Ronaldo said. Cristiano Ronaldo found one rollocking from Sir Alex Ferguson too much to take at Manchester United Credit: Telegraph Guillem Balague 3 November 2015 • 7:00am "He's a fantastic person. A LOOK BACK: Picking between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has always been an impossible task, but in 2015 Sir Alex Ferguson summed up the debate perfectly You have been an absolute pleasure for me to have known, to have worked with, and to have seen you progress into the footballer you were. "He's a fantastic person. I want to see my dad. Fergie knew Ronaldo's dream was to play for Real Madrid, and he wasn't going to stop him from joining the La Liga giants. Barcelona captain Messi and Juventus superstar Ronaldo have been compared throughout their careers as fans try to determine who the true GOAT is. He even joked, "I hope to see you soon, because I need to practice my English, not my Scottish! “Sir Alex nurtured him,” Fortune says. So that's a no — there is no agreement between the clubs.". Ronaldo has opened up on his relationship with Ferguson in the years following his United departure and he still holds great respect for the legendary coach. Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. Getty Images “It's funny, Ferguson never spoke to me that way either. He said: ‘Cristiano - you wanna go one day, two days, one week? Published 2:35 PM, Friday April 09 2021 GMT+1. 13 Sir Alex Ferguson has weighed in on the controversy generated by the question: who is greater between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Ronaldo maintains that Ferguson was the man that 'cleaned up his faults' during his time at Old Trafford. A human person. It was Fergie's time to record a moving video message for his former student. Football News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Be strong, Boss!". Alex Ferguson rejected the chance to bring Ronaldo to Man United back in 1996. Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo, right, with Sir Alex Ferguson at the Carrington training complex, Manchester, May 20, 2009. The Scot stood side-by-side with Ronaldo on the red carpet for its premiere in London. Alex Ferguson rejected the chance to bring Ronaldo to Manchester United back in 1996. He was a football father for me. "Sir Alex Ferguson is like a father in football." Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The "Boss", as Ronaldo affectionately calls him, was even there for his protege's most famous moment for his country - winning Euro 2016 - giving him a hug from the stands as he collected his winners' medal. Cristiano Ronado has often described his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson as a father and son bond. Again, Ronaldo took to video link to heap praise on Sir Alex. Contributor. At the time, the Brazilian striker was in the middle of his … Graham Ruthven. Ronaldo made Ferguson's second Champions League title win happen, and for the trophies and £67.75m profit in transfer fees he earned the … "I think you 100 per cent deserve it for what we did with you," Ronaldo continued in the clip. You can go. “You were like a football father to me,” Cristiano said. Six months later, Ronaldo moved to Spain - with Fergie in agreement all along. "I want to say to you, and your mother, and all your family, and all of your kids; well done. 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Sir Alex Ferguson will forever be remembered as one of the greatest managers in history, sitting at number one in the eyes of Manchester United and their supporters. Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson has added his voice to the debate on who is the greatest footballer between Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. After Winning $2 Million Bet On Jake Paul Fight. “He couldn’t have asked for a better foundation and support. Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester as a raw talent but has now opened up on how 'father figure' Sir Alex Ferguson developed his game to become one … "Like I've said before, he's like a father in football, because he taught me many things. Ferguson was to play a key role in Ronaldo’s progress. "I'm really sorry I can't be with you, but I look back and see you as a young lad at 17 years of age who came to Manchester United, how you have progressed as a human being and a fantastic sportsman. Euro 2016 Best Moment. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "You don't think we'd get into a contract with that mob, do you?," Sir Alex said back in 2008. "Jesus Christ. In the past, Ronaldo has also told stories of how Ferguson helped him in tougher times. Cristiano Ronado has often described his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson as a father and son bond. At Euro 2016, Fergie was in the stands to watch Portugal defeat France 1-0 after extra-time. On 23 December 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the club's 2,000th goal under the helm of Ferguson in a match against Aston Villa. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I made history at United and won many trophies. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson had and have a brilliant relationship. WHEN Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Manchester United as a talented 17-year-old in 2003, the wheels were set in motion for one of football's special bonds. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. “You deserve this award because you are a fantastic manager, a fantastic person and the number one.”, Ronaldo’s message to Ferguson at SPotY awards https://t.co/ZJyMb0ylZP. Last year, Ronaldo won the Portuguese Player of the Year award for a record 10th time. View all news. Sir Alex Ferguson is the father of Darren Ferguson (Manager Peterborough United). He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. Also Read: Sir Alex Ferguson Predicted Liverpool Would Win Premier League Title Under Klopp In 2017 Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo MUFC career . United boss Alex Ferguson did, however, secure one of the most sought-after signatures that summer: that of Cristiano Ronaldo. Sir Alex Ferguson, a proud father, waiting for his sons, Nani and Ronaldo, to give a hug.. :) pic.twitter.com/uEUA6NCDeD. He … He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. After winning the FA Cup in his first season, he helped United win three successive Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions … "So, good luck, have a great night, and well done.". I really miss him because I have a great relationship with him.". Alex Ferguson Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United FC Premier League. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sale, Not Sir Alex Ferguson’s Retirement, Was The Moment Man Utd Changed. "He's a fantastic person. ", Topics: Football News, Football, Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo and Ferguson embrace at the end of a Champions League match between Man Utd and Real Madrid in 2013 Credit: Getty Images - Getty A FITTING TRIBUTE. Cristiano Ronado has often described his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson as a father and son bond. Of course, it was Fergie that give him his award that night. See how Sir.Alex compliment Ronaldo and Nani after their victory at Euro 2016 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. He the father of football for me.". But when the … Ronaldo agreed to stay at Old Trafford for one more season in the summer of 2008 after Ferguson promised him he could complete his dream move to Real Madrid if … Signing Ronaldo. The pair have gone through so much together, especially during their days at United, but it was during Cristiano's time at Real Madrid that gave us one of the more touching moments. A human person. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson knew he had an incredible talent and took the now 35-year-old Juventus forward under his wing. He opened himself up to the world in his documentary 'Ronaldo' - which Fergie wasn't going to miss for the world. 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