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'A lot of people don't know it' - what surprised former Man United star about Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Anderson Manchester United

Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo "surprised him at every moment" during their time together at Old Trafford.

Anderson, 34, retired from football in 2020, five years on from his Old Trafford exit. The midfielder made over 180 appearances for United, 61 of which came alongside Ronaldo, winning four Premier League titles, the Champions League and two League Cups.

The former Brazil international even assisted Ronaldo's winner against Porto in the second leg of their quarter-final en route to the 2008/09 Champions League final. Anderson still speaks highly of his former teammate, even in the aftermath of his infamous interview and subsequent departure from United.

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