Ronaldo:"I am a Legend"

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to be considered "one of the legends in the history of soccer" when he retires and gives always get "the best" self "in every game and every practice."

"I want to get more, I'm still young and I can be better. I want to be part of the legends of soccer and be a role model for children," said the Portugal international at the launch of a shoe model on Wednesday in London.

Ronaldo said he still has much to learn and improve as an athlete and felt that Real Madrid is the right team to succeed ".

"The Premier League is faster and more physical work, but in the Spanish league is the techniques are more important and Madrid are a fantastic team to learn," said Ronaldo who said not to be "essential" in the club because the team plays either "with or without Cristiano Ronaldo"

The striker was nostalgic when discussing his time at Manchester United, where he made "great friends" with those who still keep in touch.

Still speaks often with coach Alex Ferguson and players like Nani and Wayne Rooney, who he said is a "born winner" and a "fantastic player" with whom he ruled out returning to play one day because "everything is possible."

Ronaldo, who declined to clarify what he's talking with the coach of Manchester because "it's private," was confident that Real will win the match against Barcelona next April at the Santiago Bernabeu and the team shall be as white moose in the league title.

Was equally confident about his chances of selection in the world of South Africa, because "although it is the toughest group, Portugal will have no problems moving to the next phase."