"People have to understand one thing: at the age of 18, I arrived at a dream club like Manchester United. It was a dream come true. But, even at that moment, I was thinking about playing in England for some years and then going to play in Spain. Even at that time I was thinking that way, and I always gave 100% everything."
Portuguese professional footballer known for prolific goal-scoring and long-term success at club and international level. He has won major titles in England, Spain, and Italy and captained Portugal to international championships. He is one of the most decorated and highest-scoring players in modern football.