Cristiano Ronaldo experienced hundreds of significant moments during his career, but some memories remain engraved for their simplicity and the lesson they transmit. In an interview a few years ago, the Portuguese star told a tasty anecdote of his first years in Manchester United, alongside Paul Scholes, an emblematic figure of the Red Devils.
“In training, I often did a lot of dribbling and technical gestures that few club players could make. One day, I showed my skills at Scholes. When I finished, he took the ball and designated a tree which was about 50 meters from us. He said to me, “I'm going to touch him with a single shot.” He struck … and he touched the tree. Then he asked me to do the same. I tried ten times, but I have never managed to reach it with this precision. He smiled and left. »»
A brilliant common track record
This memory perfectly illustrates the contrast between the passion of the young Ronaldo and the sobriety of a Paul Scholes who, without noise, made his technique and his efficiency speak. Together, the two men shared one of the most glorious chapters in the history of Manchester United: three consecutive Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009), a Champions League (2008) and two League Cup.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, this episode remained as a lesson in humility and efficiency, coming from a player whom he considers as one of the most talented with whom he has ever evolved. Proof that size is not only measured in spectacular dribbles, but also in the ability to perform an apparently banal gesture with disconcerting perfection.
