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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Tom Blow

Sir Alex Ferguson "destroyed" Cristiano Ronaldo in furious rant that propelled career

Patrice Evra has recalled how Sir Alex Ferguson turned Cristiano Ronaldo from a "YouTube player" into a Premier League superstar.

The Portugal international, now 37, joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon as an 18-year-old in August 2003. He scored just six goals during his debut season at Old Trafford but soon became prolific - finding the net 23 times during the 2006/07 campaign.

Ronaldo has often highlighted Ferguson's influence on his successful career, which has seen him win countless honours - including seven league titles, five Champions Leagues and Euro 2016 - and score 700 club goals for United, Sporting, Real Madrid and Juventus.

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