87 Quotes by Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a world-renowned professional footballer hailing from Portugal. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo has consistently displayed extraordinary athleticism, skill, and goal-scoring prowess throughout his career. He has played for several top-tier clubs, including Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and returned to Manchester United in his later years.

Ronaldo's playing style is characterized by his incredible speed, dribbling abilities, and his remarkable heading skills, which have allowed him to excel as both a winger and a forward. Beyond his on-field achievements, Ronaldo is known for his remarkable work ethic and dedication to maintaining peak physical condition. His relentless pursuit of perfection and his desire to be the best have inspired countless young athletes around the globe.

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Off the field, Cristiano Ronaldo has also been involved in various charitable endeavors, contributing to causes related to children's healthcare and education. As an iconic sports figure, Ronaldo's impact extends far beyond football, leaving a lasting legacy as a role model for aspiring athletes and a true sporting legend.

Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes


Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep.

Your love makes me strong, Your hate makes me unstoppable".

If you think you're perfect already, then you never will be.

Mesut Ozil made me the worlds best striker

Without football, my life is worth nothing.

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.

I dont want to tell my dreams, I want to show them.

We don't want to tell our dreams. We want to show them

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Iker has never stopped being one of the best goalkeepers in the world. For me, Iker is a top goalkeeper and has never not been.

I'm ready to lose my life if that's what Portugal needs to win. I'll play vs USA even if I play with one leg.

The high point of my career was winning the Champions League. No one will ever erase that from my memory, in the same way that no one will ever erase the fact that I did it in a Manchester United shirt.

The kid makes you sick. He looks the part, he walks the part, he is the part. He's six-foot something, fit as a flea, good-looking - he's got to have something wrong with him....Hopefully he's hung like a hamster! That would make us all feel better!

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

I don't have to show anything to anyone. There is nothing to prove.

I do not exchange my shirt with assassins.

I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.

I don't understand referees. It appears like some players can't even be touched, but in my case, everyone can hit me as hard as they can.

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Tuesday will be a tough night for me. It's like to return to the family who have not seen you for a long time. I spent a wonderful time there.

I'm always trying to be the best, on and off the pitch, is also very important. I've always taken things very seriously, since I was very young, and that's reflected in my career. Always being nominated, winning trophies for the club or individual awards, that's the culmination of many years of dedication, hard work and professionalism and that makes me very happy.

When you're surrounded by flowers, you breath better.

Some fans keep booing and whistling at me because I'm handsome, rich and a great player. They envy me.

It gives me the happiest feeling in the world. I just love scoring. It doesn't matter if it's a simple goal from close range, a long shot or a dribble around several players, I just love to score all goals.

What I do as an individual player is only important if it helps the team to win. That is the most important thing.

We should make the most of life, enjoy it because that's the way it is!

Talent is important but it is not the key point.

When I win awards, I think of my father.

My free-kick secret? I just look at the net and say take the kick, Cristiano.

I'm not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well

I've never tried to hide the fact that it is my intention to become the best

The great thing about him, is that he will not quit.

People whistle me because I am good-looking, rich and a great footballer. They are jealous of me.

I will never reject an autograph, hug or photo. I was also a fan of football.

I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join Manchester United.

Scoring goals is a great feeling, but the most important thing to me is that the team is successful - it doesn't matter who scores the goals as long as we're winning.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

No one did what I did last season and for this, I deserve the Golden Boot and why not the best World Player award?

I still remember when my teacher told me that football wouldn't give me anything to eat

Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.

I have my flaws too, but I am a professional who doesn't like to miss or lose.

My aim is to go down in history as one of the best.

When you lose a person you love so much, surviving the loss is difficult.

I'm living a dream I never want to wake up from.

The one thing that I really dislike, is being alone.

Manchester United is still in my heart. Disappointed they didn't win the title but they are still the kings of Premier League.

If we can't help our family, who are we going to help?

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.

I'm running out of words to describe this lad.

We've had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he's up with the best.

The number 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.

When you've got a player who does what he does at that pace this late in the game than you know you've got an invaluable talent.

Every season is a new challenge to me, and I always set out to improve in terms of games, goals, assists.

When my family isn't alright, I get restless. It just doesn't seem right to me.

I'm aware that, whatever the circumstances, there will always be speculation about me.

For the people that I love I only have one face but for some people we can't have one face.

We saw that he plays with his heart too. He obviously loves the game so much and was distraught to lose in the final. Seeing him cry nearly got me going too.

Sharing the cover with Irina means a lot. Irina is the most beautiful woman in the world and working with her was a surprise and something very special. It was the first time we did something together. And I enjoyed it.

I'm no longer thinking of Madrid. That dream is dead. The only thing I dream about now is Manchester United and winning the Champions League again in Rome.

Of course it's good when you win the Champions League, the league, the golden boot. But when you win something for your country it's completely different.

There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world's best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.

People are going to think I'm crazy.

Why lie? I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say the opposite of what I think, like some others do.

Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You"ll always stay with us.

I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards.

Maybe they hate me because I'm too good!

My father was always in good spirits, he loved football. It makes me a bit sad because if he could enjoy seeing me now, what I have achieved, that would be a highlight in his life. But I'm sure that he watches over me from above.

I'm in love with football, but I just needed to recapture that strength to train and play. So many people helped me along the way that I'm afraid to leave anyone out. Above all, though, I want to mention the help of my medical team that has been working alongside me for the past two years.

But I don't want to be compared to anyone like to impose my own style of play and do the best for myself and for the club here.

After we played Sporting last week, the lads in the dressing room talked about him constantly, and on the plane back from the game they urged me to sign him. That's how highly they rated him.

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

After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now. I wish Irina the greatest happiness.

It's very important for me to be distinguished in my own home.

People that really know me, they adore me.

I'm sure that I'm a winner person. I'm sure that I win more than lose.

Friendship cant end just because you change your life.

Do you think I would enter into a contract with that mob? Absolutely no chance. I would not sell them a virus. That is a 'No' by the way. There is no agreement whatsoever between the clubs.

The last time I cry was when I won the champions. It was one of the best moments in my life.

There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.

I want to be remembered as part of the group of the greatest players ever.

When you see someone like him coming on, with his great pace and desire to take someone on, it is a boost.

He's a gift from heaven, he is truly a gift from heaven. Whatever he touches turns to gold.

The people I work with have a very good impression of me for sure, because of how I am.

I've always dreamed to win the Champions League with Real Madrid and we are only one step away to win it

He is as tough as anything. You can crack him once, but he won't let it bother him. He's back on his feet in no time and getting on with it. He is a strong character and a great sight when he's heading for goal.

For me Sir Alex was my father in football. He was crucial in my career and, outside football, was a great human being with me. Talent isn't everything. You can have it from the cradle, but it is necessary to learn the trade to be the best.

It's not a problem. In four or five days I will be beautiful once again.

For me, he is an exceptional player.

― Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes

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