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Sep 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo Exclusive: Desire To S...

Rio Ferdinand Presents
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Rio Ferdinand sits down with the biggest name in football for an EXCLUSIVE interview, his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo! As they dive in and discuss Manchester United currently and where they need to improve, how Ruud van Nistelrooy can be a big influence at the club, Ronaldo’s constant evolution as a player, joining Real Madrid, Bellingham and Mbappe at Real Madrid, want to reach 1,000 career goals, always being competitive and Cristiano Jr’s future in football, the tears at EURO 2024, what he’ll miss when he eventually retires & much more! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season!  


0:00; - Intro

1:06; - Rio arrives and meets Cristiano Ronaldo

1:46; - Ronaldo‘s Man Utd return and how the club needs to improve

4:38; - Is the future bright for Man Utd?

5:35; - How can Ruud van Nistelrooy help Man Utd in a coaching role?

7:13; - What changed in Ronaldo that made him the killer goalscorer we all know?

15:23; - Ronaldo at Real Madrid & their current squad

17:43; - The pressure of joining Real Madrid & Mbappe’s signing

20:03; - Proving the doubters that Cristiano can still keep going

22:35; - Wanting to reach 1,000 career goals

23:43; - Always being competitive & Cristiano Jr’s future in football

27:33; - Cristiano explains his tears and passion at EURO 2024

34:21; - What will Cristiano miss in football when he retires?

36:35; - Outro


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