Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless drive to be the best is the stuff of legend, but new details have emerged showing just how extreme his dedication was during his time at Real Madrid. While most players would spend a night partying after being crowned the best in the world, the Portuguese superstar had a very different approach to handling his success.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would be “very complementary” in the same team, Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL, with CR7 being backed for a move to MLS Cup winners Inter Miami if he lands the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr. The Portuguese GOAT is closing in on another crown in the Middle East, which could lead to him exploring future options elsewhere.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has secured a record-breaking fifth Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award following an exceptional individual campaign. The Portuguese playmaker has now surpassed the tallies of club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea, cementing his status as one of the most consistent performers in the club's modern history.

Former Valencia and Barcelona star Gaizka Mendieta has weighed in on the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid following Jose Mourinho’s sensational reappointment. While a reunion between the iconic Portuguese duo would represent a "second miracle" for the club, Mendieta suggests that the veteran forward’s future remains firmly in Saudi Arabia.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has declared his ambition to replicate the trophy-laden careers of club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Speaking after being named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, the Portuguese playmaker admitted that his passionate and often transparent emotional style is a fundamental part of his leadership at Old Trafford.