Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar recalled how Cristiano Ronaldo, then his teammate, said that he would become the best player on the planet.
— Of course, it was a great pride to play at such a club under the management of Alex Ferguson. I had a wonderful relationship with Ferguson, his grandchildren went to the same school as my children.
Ronaldo was incredible. Before and after training, he was always in the gym. I’ve never seen such a hungry young man for victories. He always told me: "Edwin, I will become the best on the planet." I replied to him that the main thing is not to overdo it, he turned out to be right, — said Edwin van der Sar.