“There are some things Ronaldo can do with a football that make me touch my head and wonder how on earth he did it.”
—Portuguese star Luis Figo

"Cristiano is quite a player.”
—Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand

“Ronaldo may be the best player.”
—Czech Coach Karel Bruckner

“When Ronaldo gets the ball, you can just leave him to it while he beats player after player.”
—Former teammate Ryan Giggs

"He will be a world star in football like Michael Jordan was in basketball ... They have both been blessed with a genius that has never been seen before.”
—Portuguese National Coach Carlos Queiroz

"I can honestly say I have never seen such a football creation like Cristiano Ronaldo.”
—Quieroz

"There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it’s been a compliment to me.”
—English soccer legend George Best

“You just have to say he has been superb.”
—English soccer mastermind Alex Ferguson

“The boy has got everything.”
—Ferguson

"It is very difficult to say how you stop Ronaldo.”
—English soccer coach David Moyes

“It's a great honor for Madeira to have a young man like Cristiano Ronaldo and a great honor for the regional government to welcome Madeira's most famous man.”
—Presdient of Madeira’s Regional government Alberto Joao Jardim