Quotes from Cristiano Ronaldo


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


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


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.


I think sometimes the best training is to rest.


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.


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


At Real, psychological pressure on the players is much more serious than at United. This is good. At many clubs, you don't know the consequence of playing badly.


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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.


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


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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