Discovery of both
Best:"I think I've found you a genius" - telegram sent to Manchester United boss Matt Busby by talent scout Bob Bishop after watching 15-year-old Best playing for Cregagh Boys' Club.Ronaldo: Ronaldo moved from Sporting Lisbon to United for £12.26m within days of starring in a pre-season friendly game against Sir Alex Ferguson's team."He was up against John O'Shea. Sheasy ended up seeing the doctor at half-time because he was actually having dizzy spells," said former United captain Roy Keane. Ferguson added: "'John O'Shea's ended up with a migraine,' I said. 'Get him signed.'"
Professionalism
Best: "I spent a lot of money on booze, women and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."Ronaldo: "I've never hidden that it's my intention to become the best".
On critics
Best: " People always say I shouldn't be burning the candle at both ends. Maybe they haven't got a big enough candle."Ronaldo: "People whistle me because I am good-looking, rich and a great footballer. They are jealous of me."
Legacy
Best: "They'll forget all the rubbish when I've gone and they'll remember the football. If only one person thinks I'm the best player in the world, that's good enough for me."Ronaldo: "I don't need to say 'I'm in the history of football, I'm a legend'. The numbers say everything."
Best on Best
"I was born with a great gift, and sometimes with that comes a destructive streak. Just as I wanted to outdo everyone when I played, I had to outdo everyone when we were out on the town."Ronaldo on Ronaldo
"In my head I am the best."
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