This time, his former teammate, Nemanja Matić, shared warm memories of An Nasr forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The experienced midfielder, who played alongside the Portuguese star for Manchester United, spoke about Ronaldo's influence on the field, his human qualities, and the spirit he brought to the team.
Matic emphasizes that being on the same team as a player like Ronaldo means not just playing, but learning something new every day.
"It was a great happiness for me to be on the same team with him, to play together, and to learn something every day. His return to Manchester was a special moment," said Matic.
He recalled Ronaldo's return to the club with particular passion. Because as soon as a Portuguese player entered the field, the atmosphere would change, and the pressure level in the team would increase significantly. Matic explained this with a very simple but very precise example: especially young players often rush to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even in situations where it's not the right decision.
That is, wherever Ronaldo is, everyone feels his influence: both opponents and teammates. When such a player is on the field, everyone instantly forgets about "Plan B" too - because the belief that "Ronaldo will decide" starts working automatically.
Matic also touched upon Ronaldo's image as a human being. According to him, Cristiano has always been in high spirits, mentally uplifted, and a person who spreads positivity to others. They don't like negativity, don't show depression, and don't bring "heavy energy" to the team.
"He is a wonderful person. He was always in a good mood, didn't want to show negativity in anything, and perhaps it was precisely because of these qualities that he achieved success in his career," says Matic.
At the same time, the former midfielder didn't hide an important point: when Ronaldo returned to "United," his "highest peak" was already behind him. But this statement is not any kind of discrimination - on the contrary, it's a real assessment. Because Matic emphasized that he is still proud to be on the same field with him, and this is a memorable page in his career.
Although Nemanja Matić is currently playing for Sassuolo, memories at Old Trafford - especially the moments associated with Ronaldo - still hold a special place in his heart.
The conclusion is one thing: when Ronaldo enters the field, not just the game - the entire atmosphere changes. Both pressure and confidence increase. And as Matic said, those who saw it with their own eyes know this well.
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