After Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo set yet another record, former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sent the Portugal captain a message.
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The 34-year-old was recently named the Portuguese Player of the Year for a record 10th successive time, and was presented with the accolade in Lisbon on Monday night.
As a result, Ferguson sent in a special message for his former player, whom he worked with for six years at the Red Devils, congratulating him on his latest feat.
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"Congratulations on a great achievement and a wonderful night you're going to have in Portugal," the Scot said, according to Manchester Evening News.
"I'm really sorry I can't be with you, but I look back and see you as a young lad at 17 years of age who came to Manchester United, how you have progressed as a human being and a fantastic sportsman.
"I want to say to you, and your mother, and all your family, and all of your kids: well done.
"You have been an absolute pleasure for me to have known, to have worked with, and to have seen you progress into the footballer you were.
"So, good luck, have a great night, and well done."
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Ronaldo played 292 matches for United, scoring 118 goals and assisting a further 68 strikes.
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