Ronaldo and Vidic before the game
“Manchester United vs Real Madrid is a game for big players, big characters and big personalities.”
“He sniffs blood, he will find the weakness in the back four. If he’s not getting the left-back in the first 15 minutes, he’ll switch to the right-back. If he’s not getting the right-back, he’ll switch to the left centre-back. He’ll find someone in your back four who is weak and doesn’t like defending one on one and against pace and power. His skill, strength and speed were incredible. […] Again, he changed my thinking. He showed it is possible to accommodate that kind of individual ambition within a team and marry the two together. […] If you’re a kid, it will be a reference point, something to talk about when you’re older. But, to be honest, for anyone who appreciates football, it will be a privilege to watch one of the great players of all time.”
” Hi Boss! Well done for what you do at Man Utd. You 100% deserve this with what you have done. I wish to be there with you but my schedule is busy with training and games as you know. I hope to see you soon because I need to practice my English and not my Scottish. Thanks boss. All the best to you. “
— Cristiano’s video message to Sir Alex Ferguson, played during the unveiling of the statue on 23.11.2012 (x)
”I speak to him regularly. He’s always available & always wishing us well. We’re the first team he looks for, no doubt about that” - Sir Alex Ferguson

