Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo names Ronaldinho and Ronaldo as his idols – but jokes ‘I’ve won more titles than both’

CRISTIANO RONALDO has revealed his namesakes Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have been his idols rising up - however he is aimed a sly dig on the pair.

Like many, the Manchester United legend watched the Brazilian samba stars shine on the worldwide stage as an adolescent and had goals of emulating them.

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho was once inspirations for a lot of footy stars of at this timeCredit score: AFP

And the pair have been idolised by present international icon and their namesake Cristiano RonaldoCredit score: GETTY

However the Manchester United legend has bragged about successful extra particular person trophies than the panCredit score: TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTD

Emulate the pair Ronaldo did as his goalscoring exploits for United and Actual Madrid noticed him change into a world famous person.

However the five-time Ballon d'Or winner believes his private accolades have put him in the next echelon than Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, telling ESPN Brasil: "I don’t like comparisons.

"I favor to say that the 2 [Ronaldo Nazario and Ronaldinho Gaúcho] left their legacy, their historical past.

"I can say, by information, that I gained extra particular person titles than they did, however each gained World Cups.

“I sympathize rather a lot with them. I grew up watching them each play. Saying who's one of the best, who's second, shouldn't be crucial factor.

“I favor to say that they're idols and left a lovely historical past in soccer.”

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Ronaldo, 36, re-joined Manchester United from Juventus final summer season for an preliminary charge of £12.8million.

United have struggled for consistency this season - a lot so that they're at the moment SEVENTH within the Premier League desk.

And Ronaldo - who has bagged 14 objectives in all competitions this season - has known as on his team-mates to buck up their concepts for the second half of the marketing campaign.

He mentioned: "I say now we have a good distance to enhance as a result of, for me, crucial factor is the mentality. To take a look at your self and say, 'I can do higher'.

"So that you can be skilled, assist the crew, the precise mentality, self-taught and optimistic.

"All these particulars rely on you, not the coaches, the followers or the press.

"If you're happy with your self and you've got dignity, you need to do it far more.’

He added: "If I offer you recommendation, even if you're youthful than me, in case you don’t implant that in your every day life, will probably be tough.

"I would be the No 1 to assist. However in case you don’t need my assist, do your job, search for your self, do your greatest to assist the crew.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left annoyed by the attitudes of his Manchester United team-matesCredit score: AFP

"I can communicate all day with that particular person but when it’s not coming from inside you, it’s not possible.

"Once I was 18, 19, 20, some older gamers spoke with me, however I put that as, 'Cristiano, you need to enhance.'"

Manchester United shall be again in motion tomorrow night towards Aston Villa, though SunSport understands Ronaldo is a doubt for the journey to Villa Park.

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