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Ryan Dabbs

'I asked Cristiano Ronaldo, "Did you mean it?" He went, "Sorry?" I didn’t think he’d heard, but he had and was like, "Are you f**king kidding? Yes I meant it!”': When the Portuguese superstar didn't like being doubted

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 29: Cristiano Ronaldo of Man.Utd reacts after a missed chance on goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 29, 2008 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images).

Cristiano Ronaldo had just scored a memorable backheel flick against Aston Villa, so didn't take too kindly when asked if he had meant the outrageous piece of skill.

With the ball dropping just behind the Portuguese star at Old Trafford in March 2008, Ronaldo instinctively flicked it with his heel, putting Manchester United into an early 1-0 lead. They eventually went onto win the game 4-0, with Ronaldo assisting all three of the other goals.

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