Cristiano Ronaldo says he shared some ‘ideas and concepts’ with NFL legend Tom Brady after having a fast chat along with his fellow GOAT following his hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham.
The Portuguese famous person netted an excellent opener in Saturday’s recreation with a long-range screamer, then tapped in his second from shut vary, earlier than securing all three factors late on with a bullet header.
Watching within the Outdated Trafford stands was Brady – the seven-time Tremendous Bowl winner who introduced his retirement final month – and after the match he went all the way down to the pitch to speak to a few of United’s gamers.
As Ronaldo approached him, the 2 icons of their respective sports activities embraced and Brady mentioned: ‘Nice recreation. Good enjoying. You performed nice!’
The previous Actual Madrid and Juventus star additionally offered Brady along with his match shirt and whereas lots of United’s gamers solely bought a fast handshake and photograph, Ronaldo shared a prolonged chat with the retired quarter-back – who's the oldest participant ever to be named Tremendous Bowl MVP.
‘At all times a pleasure and a privilege to share some ideas and concepts with one other GOAT,’ wrote Ronaldo on social media afterwards, additionally importing an image of the 2.
Ronaldo had been injured for United’s final match, a 4-1 defeat to Manchester Metropolis, and briefly returned to Portugal, whereas he had additionally confronted criticism for his performances in current months, however he responded emphatically towards Spurs.
Reflecting on the win and his personal show, Ronaldo mentioned: ‘Tremendously proud of my first hat-trick since I got here again to Outdated Trafford!
‘Nothing beats the sensation of being again on the pitch and serving to the crew with targets and energy.
‘We’ve confirmed as soon as once more that we will beat any crew in any given day, so long as we work onerous and stand collectively as one. There aren't any limits for Man United! It doesn't matter what! Let’s go, Devils!’
Brady, in the meantime, spent the previous two seasons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – additionally owned by the Glazer household – although he may need been secretly rooting for Spurs, having met massive New England Patriots fan Harry Kane a number of instances up to now.
The England skipper netted from the spot however in the end ended up on the dropping crew at Outdated Trafford, although he did no less than get a message from his NFL idol after the sport praising his combating spirit.
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