After getting back his form this season for Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that no one can be compared to him because of his dedication and talent.
Ronaldo came through the ranks at Sporting CP before joining Manchester United in 2003, developing into one of the world’s best under Alex Ferguson.
Although many insist his Barcelona rival Messi is the more naturally gifted of the pair, few doubt Ronaldo’s dedication and work ethic, two elements he believes will help ensure no one is able to be compared to him.
Speaking in a new Nike advert posted on his official Instagram account, Ronaldo said: “In the beginning, I was dreaming to be best player in the world.
“Friends of mine would look at me like what are you talking about? I played for fun, for a joke, but in my mind that potential started in Manchester, that’s when I started to believe.
“I don’t see many people with my talent, dedication, my work, my ethic, my football. No one is going to be compared with me; no one is going to be Cristiano Ronaldo. You’re going to be yourself, I’m going to be myself.”
Ronaldo has scored 33 times in 34 outings this season including 18 in LaLiga where he has scored 14 in his last eight matches.
He was superb against Paris-Saint-Germain in Real Madrid’s Champions League round of 16 tie where he scored in the two fixtures.
Real Madrid will meet Juventus in the 2017/18 Champions League quarter final and Ronaldo is expected to shine for Los Blancos.