Cristiano Ronaldo

Soccer star

Contemporary influential 163 sayings

Sayings by Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm a person who likes to be successful.

2008 — Interview, various sources
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm a person who likes to be the best.

2007 — Interview, various sources
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I respect all opinions, but I don't care about what people say about me. I'm a winner, and I'm always going to be a winner.

2014 — Interview after winning the Ballon d'Or
Controversial Unverifiable

Maybe they hate me because I'm too good!

2011 — Post-match interview after a Champions League game
Controversial Confirmed

I don't have to show anything to anyone. I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I just have to enjoy what I do.

2015 — Interview with UEFA
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the best player in history, in the good moments and the bad moments. I respect everyone's preferences, but I don't see anyone better than me.

2017 — Interview after winning his fifth Ballon d'Or
Controversial Unverifiable

I prefer to play against Messi than with him. I'd rather him be in the other team.

2015 — Interview with Jonathan Ross
Controversial Unverifiable

I've never seen myself as a phenomenon, but I have a special talent.

2019 — Interview with TVI
Controversial Unverifiable

I am not a saint, but I am not a devil either.

2010 — Interview with a Portuguese newspaper
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm not going to change for anyone. I'm always going to be like this.

2013 — Interview with Real Madrid TV
Controversial Unverifiable

My ambition is always to be the best and win all the titles. For me, that's what's most important.

2016 — Press conference
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't follow records, records follow me.

2017 — Interview with France Football
Controversial Unverifiable

People are always trying to find a reason to criticize me. It's normal.

2012 — Interview with a sports journalist
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't have to prove anything to anyone. My career speaks for itself.

2019 — Interview with Piers Morgan
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't live my life to please others. I live my life to please myself.

2014 — Interview with a lifestyle magazine
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm a perfectionist, and I always want to improve.

2011 — Interview with a sports channel
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm not going to lie, I'm happy to be here. But I'm not happy with my performance.

2015 — Post-match interview after a disappointing game
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm a confident person, and I believe in myself.

2009 — Interview with a newspaper
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't have many friends in football. I live for football.

2016 — Interview with a sports journalist
Controversial Unverifiable

It's normal to be jealous of me. I'm rich, handsome, and a great player.

2011 — Post-match interview
Controversial Unverifiable