When Ronaldo gave that little wink everyone interpreted it that he had got his team-mate sent off. You felt then that he would become a much criticised figure. But that's not really what happened. So for him to overcome all of that and emerge as one of the players of the season is quite a remarkable achievement. He is a phenomenal talent. He has tremendous pace, he goes past players and he has added the ability to shoot. He can also pick out team-mates. There is not a lot he cannot do now. I believe his game has improved immeasurably over the past couple of seasons.

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

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

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

For me, he is an exceptional player.

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

I feel endless need to LEARN, to IMPROVE, to EVOLVE, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel SATISFIED with myself