How Cristiano Ronaldo Stepped Up a Level Thanks to a Brutal Training Rule at Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to a brutal ‘no foul’ rule during training sessions in his earliest years at Manchester United, a measure brought in by assistant manager Walter Smith in a bid to toughen up the Portuguese youngster and make him pass the ball more. As a teenager, Ronaldo had a reputation for favouring flashy tricks over end product. It was clear he was incredibly talented, yet his decision making was infuriating for teammates and fans alike. “You didn’t know where he was going... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/