Ronaldo visits Sir Alex Ferguson after Juventus beat Manchester United
What's the story
Cristiano Ronaldo has a soft corner in his heart for Manchester United, the club which nurtured and made him into a phenomenal performer. And CR7 has not forgotten it, as he posted on social media that it is always like 'coming home' when he visits the Theater of Dreams. Ronaldo even made sure to pay former manager Sir Alex Ferguson a visit.
Importance
Ronaldo has always considered Ferguson his 'footballing father'
Ronaldo has always highlighted the important role that Ferguson played in his career. Under Ferguson, Ronaldo developed his game and became one of the best players ever to wear the red shirt of Manchester United. He scored 118 goals in 292 appearances for United and also won three Premier League titles, one Champions League, and even the Ballon d'Or while playing under Ferguson.
Ferguson
Ferguson helped Ronaldo modify his game
Sir Alex had realized that Ronaldo was a rare talent, and allowed him to play his natural game on the pitch. He made CR7 understand that he can only become one of the greats by being the deciding factor on the field. This saw Ronaldo transform his game and concentrate more on scoring goals, which he, through his determination, took to another level.
Twitter Post
Ronaldo posts a heartfelt message after visiting his former manager
A great coach and above all a wonderful man. Taught me so many things inside and outside the pitch. Great to see you in good shape, Boss! pic.twitter.com/Ql4dcuJvCW
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 24, 2018