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Mar 2025
1h 28m

René Meulensteen: Ronaldo's Man Utd Coac...

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René Meulensteen is a highly respected coach best known for his time at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Having played a key role in the club’s success, he worked closely with some of the biggest names in football, including Cristiano Ronaldo. 


In this episode, René dives into the culture that made Manchester United so dominant under Ferguson and how it has changed since his departure. He shares fascinating insights on leadership, communication, and the tactical brilliance that set Ferguson apart. 


René also opens up about his role in shaping Cristiano Ronaldo into a world-class goal scorer. He explains the details behind Ronaldo’s transformation, his work ethic, technical improvements, and the mentality shifts that helped him reach new heights. He also discusses the importance of adaptability in coaching and how being too rigid with tactics can limit a team's success.


The episode offers insights into leadership and communication, with Rene emphasising how crucial these qualities are for managing top players.


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