Referenced Resources

People

• Cristiano Ronaldo - the interviewee, a professional footballer, discussing his career, his time at Manchester United, personal life, and future aspirations.
• Piers - the interviewer, asking Cristiano Ronaldo questions about his career and life.
• Sir Alex Ferguson - mentioned as a key figure who influenced Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to return to Manchester United and a significant past manager.
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - mentioned as the manager of Manchester United who was sacked, and a person Cristiano Ronaldo had a good working relationship with.
• Michael Carrick - mentioned as briefly assuming the job of manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
• Sancho - mentioned as a player signed by Manchester United in the same year as Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.
• Varane - mentioned as a player signed by Manchester United in the same year as Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.
• David Gill - mentioned as a former president of Manchester United who made a difference and was part of the important structure around Sir Alex Ferguson.
• Messi - mentioned as a rival player, with whom Cristiano Ronaldo broke shirt sales records and is often compared.
• Georgina - Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner, discussed in the context of the difficult period following the loss of their baby son and the birth of their daughter, Bella, and her strong support.
• Bella - Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby daughter, mentioned in the context of her health issues requiring hospitalization.
• Angel - Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby son who did not survive, mentioned as having gone to heaven.
• Cristiano Jr. - Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, discussed in the context of explaining the loss of his baby brother and his respect for older players.
• Diogo Dalot - mentioned as a young, professional, and exemplary player at Manchester United, admired by Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Martinez - mentioned as a player, possibly related to Manchester United, though context is brief.
• Casemiro - mentioned as a player, possibly related to Manchester United, though context is brief.
• Zidane - mentioned as one of the best coaches Cristiano Ronaldo has had experience with.
• Ancelotti - mentioned as one of the best coaches Cristiano Ronaldo has had experience with.
• Mourinho - mentioned as one of the best coaches Cristiano Ronaldo has had experience with.
• Fernando Santos - mentioned as the coach of the Portugal national team.
• Allegri - mentioned as one of the best coaches Cristiano Ronaldo has had experience with.
• Van Nistelrooy - mentioned as an older player Cristiano Ronaldo looked up to at Manchester United.
• Ferdinand - mentioned as an older player Cristiano Ronaldo looked up to at Manchester United.
• Roy Keane - mentioned as an older player Cristiano Ronaldo looked up to at Manchester United and a consistent supporter.
• Geeks - mentioned as an older player Cristiano Ronaldo looked up to at Manchester United.
• The Queen - mentioned in the context of receiving a letter of condolences from her family after the loss of his son.
• Wayne Rooney - mentioned as a former teammate and friend who has been surprisingly critical of Cristiano Ronaldo in the media.
• Gary Neville - mentioned as a former teammate who has been critical of Cristiano Ronaldo, and with whom Cristiano Ronaldo had a moment of blanking him.
• Rio Ferdinand - mentioned as an ex-colleague who has always supported Cristiano Ronaldo.
• The Glazers - owners of Manchester United, discussed in the context of fan dissatisfaction and their perceived lack of investment.
• Picasso - mentioned in a quote about destroying and rebuilding, used in the context of Manchester United’s structure.
• Mbappe - mentioned as a potential player for Real Madrid, and in a hypothetical scenario with Messi at PSG.
• Tom Brady - mentioned as a great NFL quarterback who retired and then un-retired, with whom Cristiano Ronaldo spoke.
• Jordan Peterson - mentioned as an admired author and speaker with whom Cristiano Ronaldo has had conversations and received advice.
• Kardashians - mentioned for comparison of social media following, indicating Cristiano Ronaldo’s greater reach.

Organizations

• Manchester United - Cristiano Ronaldo’s current club, the primary focus of discussion regarding his return, performance, team dynamics, and future.
• Juventus - Cristiano Ronaldo’s former club before rejoining Manchester United.
• Manchester City - a club that was close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo before his return to Manchester United.
• Real Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo’s former club for nine years, used as a benchmark for comparison with Manchester United’s infrastructure and progress.
• Newcastle - the opponent in Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut match upon his return to Manchester United, which they won 4-1.
• PSG - Paris Saint-Germain, a club where Messi plays and with whom Cristiano Ronaldo broke shirt sales records.
• Villarreal - an opponent in a match for Manchester United shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.
• Chelsea - an opponent in a match for Manchester United shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.
• Liverpool - a rival club mentioned for comparison in terms of their success and infrastructure.
• Arsenal - a club mentioned as performing well and a preferred winner of the Premier League if Manchester United do not win.
• Tottenham - a club against whom Cristiano Ronaldo had a contentious incident involving leaving the stadium early.
• Ajax - a club where Erik ten Hag previously managed, and is mentioned in relation to his work.
• Sporting - a club that reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo a contract.
• Napoli - a club that reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo a contract.
• Portugal National Team - Cristiano Ronaldo’s national team, with whom he is preparing for the World Cup.
• Saudi Arabia - a country from which Cristiano Ronaldo received a significant offer for a lucrative contract.
• Forbes magazine - mentioned for its annual list of top earners, where Cristiano Ronaldo consistently features.
• The Crown - mentioned in relation to receiving condolences, implying the Royal Family.

Documents

• 12 Rules for Life - a book by Jordan Peterson that Cristiano Ronaldo is a fan of.

Tools

• Twitter - a social media platform where Manchester United’s tweet announcing Cristiano Ronaldo’s return was highly liked.
• Instagram - a social media platform where Cristiano Ronaldo has a very large following, making him the most followed person.
• Twitter - a social media platform where Cristiano Ronaldo has a significant following and where he posts updates.

Technologies

• Technology - mentioned in the context of Manchester United’s infrastructure, with Cristiano Ronaldo expecting advancements that were not present.
• Infrastructures - mentioned as lacking at Manchester United compared to other clubs, impacting their ability to reach top levels.
• Training - discussed in relation to advancements in nutrition and recovery methods, which Cristiano Ronaldo expected at Manchester United.
• Social media - discussed as a powerful tool for individuals like Cristiano Ronaldo, with significant reach and influence.