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'Scholes was better than Ronaldo' - Former Man Utd & USMNT defender Spector delivers bold assessment

A man who started his professional career mingling with superstars at Old Trafford believes an English midfielder was superior to a Portuguese forward

Cristiano Ronaldo sat behind Paul Scholes in the pecking order of talent at Manchester United, claims former Red Devils defender Jonathan Spector.

England international midfielder Scholes was already an established star at the top of the game when Portuguese forward Ronaldo arrived at Old Trafford in 2003.

Ronaldo would go on to claim the first of five Ballon d’Or successes during his time with United, while savouring Premier League and Champions League triumphs.