Quotes from Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm proud to play for Real Madrid because I have fun; when you no longer have fun it's a sign that it's time to leave. For now though, I'm happy here at the greatest club in the world.

Tuesday will be a tough night for me. It's like to return to the family who have not seen you for a long time. I spent a wonderful time there.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

The last time I cry was when I won the champions. It was one of the best moments in my life.

One rule that will work if it is used everywhere, is that when you have a free-kick, the referee puts the mark on the floor to make sure the defenders keep their distance.

Talent without working hard is nothing.

I see myself as the best footballer in the world. If you don't believe you are the best, then you will never achieve all that you are capable of.

I'm not going to change the world. You're not going to change the world. But we can help - we can all help.

To be honest, there are no problems between me and Messi. People have their own opinions about who they think is the better player. It is what it is, but there is no rivalry beyond games and what happens on the pitch.

I want to be one of the best players around in two or three years time, to be a decisive footballer.

There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.

I have my flaws too, but I am a professional who doesn't like to miss or lose.

In football, I don't have a lot of friends. The people who I really trust, there are not many... Most of the time, I'm alone.

For the people that I love I only have one face but for some people we can't have one face.

I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11 years old. My mental strength goes back to those days.

At United, there are great traditions, which you can't buy in one or two years. They are created by victories. You need to prove again and again that you are better than the others. Manchester United have always done this, and are still doing it, so they are the best.

I think sometimes the best training is to rest.

My friends ask me if I want more kids, and I always say yes, I want more; it's the best thing you can have in your life.

I love Manchester. Everyone knows that - I have said it many times. Manchester is in my heart.

I am always motivated. I am ambitious and I want to always improve.

I enjoy been on holidays because you can do whatever you want and people can't say anything to you.

The number 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.

I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join United.

At Real, psychological pressure on the players is much more serious than at United. This is good. At many clubs, you don't know the consequence of playing badly.