In his career, more than once C.Ronaldo has admitted Sir Alex is the father in football. Part of the player’s decision to return to Man Utd came from the voice of the “old father”.
Recently, Ronaldo suddenly shared about how Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to come to the Old Trafford team 13 years ago.
“It was 2003, Sporting had a game against Man United. It was a perfect night, a perfect match. After the game was over, my teammates whispered to me: “Listen, believe me, you’re going to be to Man United.”
Sir Alex was also here at the time. I walked into the dressing room to meet him and be introduced to the other players. At that time, I just shyly looked around. Suddenly, Sir Alex turned to say: “Listen, I want you to come to Man United”.
Everything happened too fast. Two days later I told the coach and was taken to England for a medical examination. I signed a contract and became a Red Devils player.”
Things CR7 is similar to sharing from Sir Alex’s autobiography. The Scottish strategist “dotted” the little boy only after the match between Sporting Lisbon and Man United.
“Everybody knows that since I signed for Man Utd at the age of 18, Sir Alex Ferguson has been the most important figure. To me, Sir Alex Ferguson is like the father in football. He has helped. He helped me, taught me many things. He was a wonderful father. We still keep in touch.”
Perhaps, without saying the name of the person who spoke these lines, anyone could guess that it was C.Ronaldo. In football, people see players respecting and respecting coaches. However, not everyone accepts a father. Only with respect and gratitude, CR7 calls the Scottish teacher with such a familiar and sacred name.
In the letter on the day of his return to Man Utd, C.Ronaldo emphasized in detail: “Sir Alex Ferguson. This return is because of you!”.
The story of how C.Ronaldo started his journey at Man Utd in 2003 has been recorded in detail by the press. In it, stands out the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson, who always extends his hand to protect his “little child”.
In his first years at Man Utd, C.Ronaldo was described as a monotonous player, when using too many foot swings and not being effective. Besides, this player is considered a “drama” when… he falls down every time he touches it. However, Sir Alex Ferguson meticulously molded each redundant movement, to help the student gradually improve himself.
At the time of the 2005/06 season, when the Portuguese superstar began to make his mark at Man Utd, he encountered another thing. His father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, was hospitalized with alcoholism for many years.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Sir Alex Ferguson told the young boy: “Take a break, be with your family when they need it”. That means that “sir the hair dryer” accepts the loss of an important star in part of the season. However, in return, that noble gesture really touched the student.
C.Ronaldo once recalled: “I remember that at that time, my father was seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. He fell into a coma. Meanwhile, Man Utd was in a coma. predicament during the season with important matches in the Premier League and Champions League.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson came to encourage me and said that I needed to go to my father immediately. He said that family is the most important thing for everyone. When I heard those words, I understood that this teacher was wonderful. That’s why I’ve always loved him.
There are things I will never forget because it is an important moment in my life. For me, he’s the best coach I’ve ever worked with.”
And yet, C.Ronaldo also emphasized one thing: “He always gives me the feeling that Man Utd is like his second home”.
In 2006, two rising stars of Man Utd, C.Ronaldo and Rooney, had a certain friction. CR7 is said to influence the referee to cause Rooney to be sent off. The most difficult thing for Sir Alex Ferguson is to reconcile two young players who are “aggressive” and have a strong desire.
However, the “ribbed old man” did not show up. He did it more cleverly, which was to ask Rooney to do it. Rooney contacted C.Ronaldo during the summer of 2006 to “make up”. After that, this player also wanted C.Ronaldo to attend a joint press conference to clear up misunderstandings. Of course, whether Rooney (the same age as C.Ronaldo) wants to or not, everyone understands, the person behind the director of all this is Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 2007/08 season ended well for Man Utd when capturing both the Premier League and Champions League titles. However, there was an incident after the end of the season. CR7 expressed his desire to move to Real Madrid. By this time, Sir Alex Ferguson understood that it was impossible to stop his student’s dream. He accepted with only one condition, that the player would stay for another year at Man Utd. C.Ronaldo agreed and had a great 2008/09 season.
However, the “ribbed old man” did not show up. He did it more cleverly, which was to ask Rooney to do it. Rooney contacted C.Ronaldo during the summer of 2006 to “make up”. After that, this player also wanted C.Ronaldo to attend a joint press conference to clear up misunderstandings. Of course, whether Rooney (the same age as C.Ronaldo) wants to or not, everyone understands, the person behind the director of all this is Sir Alex Ferguson.
That doesn’t mean their relationship is over. In 2012, on the opening day of the statue of Sir Alex Ferguson outside Old Trafford, C.Ronaldo sent a video to thank him: “I think you deserve 100% of this gratitude, for what you have done. for Team soccer”.
A year later, when watching Sir Alex Ferguson receive the BBC’s diamond award, C.Ronaldo once again thanked his old teacher: “You are my football father. You are a wonderful person. , Number 1”.
Sir Alex Ferguson is like an old father who, although unable to protect his child forever, holds his child in his arms, but always looks towards it with special affection. In 2015, he appeared in the premiere of the documentary film about the life of C.Ronaldo. Both smiled contentedly in front of the camera.
In the Euro 2016 final, “the old man” appeared in the stands. After that, the two teachers and students hugged each other in the stands of the Stade de France, creating an extremely emotional image. A year later, he went to see C.Ronaldo win the Champions League. There, he also spent some time talking with C.Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Jr.
In 2018, Sir Alex Ferguson had to fight to death due to a brain hemorrhage, C.Ronaldo sent a message to “father”: “All my thoughts right now are with you. Be strong, teacher. Please!”.
Fortunately, after that, the former Scotland coach recovered. He also watched Man Utd play against C.Ronaldo’s Juventus in the Champions League. CR7 proudly showed off a photo taken with his old teacher on his personal page, with the caption: “A great coach and above all a great man. He is the one who taught me many things inside and out. the field. It’s nice to see you healthy.”
Now, C.Ronaldo has returned home. Although the old beloved “father” is no longer there, he understands that he is always watching his every step. C.Ronaldo will look up at Old Trafford to look for the familiar image of the “old father”, who has never stopped worrying about Man Utd since his retirement.
Fortunately, after that, the former Scotland coach recovered. He also watched Man Utd play against C.Ronaldo’s Juventus in the Champions League. CR7 proudly showed off a photo taken with his old teacher on his personal page, with the caption: “A great coach and above all a great man. He is the one who taught me many things inside and out. the field. It’s nice to see you healthy.”
But this time, C.Ronaldo does not need the same protection as when he first came to Man Utd. I was looking for that image just to reassure myself!
