Ronaldo: I’d have been an imbecile not to learn from Man Utd stars Giggs and Scholes

The Portugal great has explained how he watched those at Old Trafford to become a superstar and how he has stayed at the top of the game for 15 years

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the secret to the longevity of his career, stating that a willingness to learn and adapt has been just as important as talent in his exploits.

At 34 years old, the Portugal international forward shows little sign of letting up his standards in what has been an extraordinary career, in which he has won five Ballons d’Or, scored 700 top-level goals and has netted an incredible raft of trophies, including five Champions League crowns.

Ronaldo’s journey began at Sporting CP, but it was at Manchester United where he really made his name – and he says that he would have been “an imbecile” if he failed to improve with the type of star around Old Trafford when he moved there.