Christiano Ronaldo has won many Premier Leagues,
Champions Leagues, and Ballon d'Ors trophies and awards, but still there are plenty
of haters around who criticise the Real Madrid star, and he thanks them for
helping him prove them wrong.
"I use negative people and experiences to
motivate myself. I actually need my haters - they have helped me achieve all I
have achieved," Ronaldo said to Coach Magazine.
Ronaldo made it clear, his inner-belief as he
pushes himself and strives to continue improving.
"I was," he replied when asked who's
been the biggest influence on his career.
"My biggest inspiration has always been
myself; nobody puts bigger demands on me than me.
"I said I admired [Luis] Figo and Rui Costa,
but I never wanted to emulate anybody - I have just always focused on being the
best me I can."
Ronaldo listed some of the toughest opponents
he's had over the years, name-checking Lionel Messi and Ashley Cole.
"There is a big mutual respect between
myself and Lionel Messi," the winger stated.
"The media like to make out like we have
this big rivalry, but we don't. It is not like we are good friends, but there
is a mutual respect on both sides.
"Over the years I had some great battles
with Ashley Cole, he doesn't give you a second to breathe. He was such a
tenacious player, quick, tough in the tackle, when he was at his peak.
"You knew it would never be an easy
game."
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