Cristiano Ronaldo is “very competitive” and “challenges you at any time”, admits Nani, with a man who followed in the footsteps of a fellow countryman at Manchester United admitting the five-time Ballon d’Or winner can be difficult to live with.
Two Portuguese shared a home for a while during their days at Old Trafford, with Brazil international Anderson another who was thrown into the mix.
Even at that early stage of his remarkable career, Ronaldo was showing the dedication to his craft that has allowed him to cement a standing as an all-time great.