Cristiano Ronaldo remains respectful towards Sir Alex Ferguson as the pair built a strong relationship during his first spell at Manchester United between 2003 and 2009.
The 40-year-old Manchester United legend left Old Trafford for a second time in 2022 following a major spat with Erik ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo made an incredible comeback to United in 2021 after three years at Juventus.
The ‘homecoming’ was initially celebrated; however, things turned sour after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal, and he would leave after 15 months under a grey cloud.
In his first season back at Old Trafford, Ronaldo was United’s top scorer with 24 goals in all competitions, with 18 of those goals scored in the Premier League.
Ronaldo had a frosty relationship with interim manager Ralf Rangnick, but the situation worsened after Ten Hag arrived as his playing time diminished.
In November 2022, shortly before the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo gave an explosive interview with Piers Morgan where he criticised the club, the manager, and teammates.
Later that month, United announced that Ronaldo would leave Old Trafford by mutual agreement.
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on current relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson
Although Ronaldo’s 2022 interview with Morgan caused controversy, especially at United, the Portuguese superstar has done another exclusive with the English journalist.
Ronaldo spoke about the Glazers again and prompted a response from Ruben Amorim after suggesting the United head coach cannot perform miracles, which came as a damning verdict to the current squad.
Morgan also asked Ronaldo whether he still speaks to former manager Ferguson since leaving United.
“For a long time I don’t speak,” Ronaldo said.
“When I was in Manchester, I used to speak more with him and he used to come to my house for a tea. He drinks tea with the milk.
“He’s a good man. He’s a person that I’m always going to have in my heart because, you know. This person really helped me in my life, in my career.”
The follow-up question saw Morgan ask whether Ferguson became a father figure to him in football.
Ronaldo approved and said he still has lots of respect for Ferguson, even if they are not in regular contact anymore.
“Like a guy who guided me? Yes. In in that way,” he added.
“Yes. It was a guy who always maintained his words. very good manner. I respect him a lot.”
What trophies did Cristiano Ronaldo win under Sir Alex Ferguson?
Ronaldo enjoyed lots of success during his first spell at United.
After winning his first Premier League title in 2007, Ronaldo went on to win it two more times under Ferguson in 2008 and 2009.
Ronaldo was also part of the Champions League-winning side in 2008 when United beat Chelsea on penalties, despite the Portuguese international missing his spot kick in the shootout.
He also won the FA Cup, League Cup on two occasions, and the FIFA Club World Cup before signing for Real Madrid.
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