Rio Ferdinand on Cristiano Ronaldo: "He's competing with himself!" | CR7 Superfly event in Lisbon

Nike invited us to Lisbon to celebrate the new Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 Chapter 3 boot - and at the event, we got to talk with Rio Ferdinand, a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo from their Manchester United years. In the interview Rio Ferdinand gave us a lot of insights on Ronaldo; his winning mentality, work ethic on and off the football pitch and much much more! Make sure to watch the interview where both Rio Ferdinand and CR7 give some epic advice for future footballers!
The Mercurial Superfly CR7 Chapter 3 is inspired by the famous match between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United - the game where Ronaldo pretty much played himself into the Manchester United squad. Rio Ferdinand talks about that day and much more in this video while also giving some great advice to all of you dreaming of reaching professional football level one day!
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[@khanyusuf09]

if u don't work hard u will get nothing..go home...best line of the interview..

[@ForeverPurpleNGold]

Hard Work and winning mantality, thats why I love Cristiano Ronaldo

[@zikku9664]

True💯⚡

[@zikku9664]

That's why I tell him he is the best in the world 💯⚡

[@howridiculous5346]

mantality is cool bro

[@D3V1N9]

ofcs he has good talent

[@dimitrispap4823]

my favourite part was the "go home" sentence. lol im tired af thank you rio!

[@nicholaskratty9669]

hearing all the good stuff about ronaldo not the negative stuff like others say hes rude and arrogant but then rio said thatsa his drive to success witch sort of make you like ronaldo that bit more

[@varunkulshrestha5929]

Nicholas Kratty he's friendly more than he is rude

[@FrankLucas-pw5hs]

As a guy under 6ft Messi was always my favourite, because he defies the norm of Tall, Explosive Striker. But ever since Ronaldo risked his career by coming out and saying: *"FREE PALESTINE!!",* he's taken the number 1 spot. He's got courage, and is a good hearted guy, who truly cares about the masses. Can't say the same for the Zionist Messi unfortunately..

[@Sunflower-gf5xe]

My Fav part about the interview was when Rio Ferdinand was talking about hard work.

[@yoink1019]

My favourite part definitely was the part where Rio talks about Cris' attitude, that is what makes people realise why the man is where he is.

[@howridiculous5346]

lol do you always comment something so generic?

[@tigressnsnow]

I regret only discovering CR7 in the past 12mths. I wish I'd followed him when he was at Man Utd. I caught him a little at RM. Now following him at Juve.

[@muhammaDEsmustafa]

I have followed him since 2006 world cup when he scored the winning penalty against England and reached the semifinals. Believe me, watching clips on KZbin is nothing, the real time emotions the thrills the heartbreaks and most importantly "holy fuck this guy's legendary" are irreplaceable. You can always watch juve vs Atlético clips but you can never witness ronaldo actually scoring three goals and doing the impossible, the goosebumps and flow of emotions cannot be described by words, we are blessed to be in the era of ronaldo and messi, later generations will not be able appreciate them as much

[@thrilla72]

A shame that you missed out. 2006 to 2009 were his best years as an all round player.

[@MrSolomon21368]

@@thrilla72 *2007 personally I dont think he had his REAL breakout season till after the euro 06

[@MrSolomon21368]

Sorry * world cup

[@thrilla72]

@@MrSolomon21368 Towards the end of the 05/06 season he was putting in terrific performances. Maybe from February 2006 time.

[@fridenugroho]

Rio is great and really nice guy and my favorite is about how Rio describe about Ronaldo winning mentality and hard work! truly inspiring! thanks for the video!

[@tootzytoot9668]

The best quote ever said by an athlete, " if you don't work hard, go home." well said Rio. I believe Rio is one of the best of all time.

[@omarmoramariachi]

You don't work hard you don't get nothing Go home!

[@unisport]

REAL TALK! - Joltter

[@abelovedsonofGodinwhomHeis35-6]

most at United over the last few years have not put the work in and yet get new contracts, Lingard is a perfect example of that, he has pace but very else and at his age he should be so much better.

[@zetsu154]

Borredinho Double negative meaning that he is saying that you get something.

[@abdirashka9468]

@@abelovedsonofGodinwhomHeis35-6 Kkkkkkk Kkkkkkk

[@changlamallam1878]

You don't work hard you don't get nothing Go home. Powerful statement

[@Zac0827]

Lets be honest here. The amount of focus, hardwork and sacrifice put in by the lad; not many ppl in the world has...including myself.

[@spreadthelove77]

Very true. That’s what separates the good from the truly great.

[@alisafeerhyder1994]

@This is the best name i could come up with man more like lower league players than sadio mane, that man puts in insane amount of work as well I'd say someone like Juan mata or David silva

[@Pannahouse]

Incredible interview!! Super motivational aswell! Well done!

[@unisport]

Thanks boss! - Joltter

[@sadiabulle4695]

PANNAHOUSE | HOME OF STREET FOOTBALL y

[@theflash3868]

When he said that kids nowadays forget that they have to work hard for it ( because I do) and about Cr7s Winning Mentality

[@alanshirt9409]

The best player to ever grace a football pitch,mesmerising.

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

I think ronaldo should be acoach or football trainer after he retires...to pass on the knowledge of how to stay in shape every season...which alot of players have a problem of doing.

[@voidtremors5814]

I think most of it comes down to discipline not many players have the amount of discipline as Ronaldo, I'm sure they have access to the same level of trainers and dieticians but not many can match Ronaldo's insane work ethic

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

@This is the best name i could come up with u might be right but there are strikers like jupp heynkes who have been great at it too...not as many as midfielders i know...but its not impossible.

[@Sri-wg3ne]

He already said that he would never get involved in coaching or management. He is going to look after his brands and business after retirement.

[@Ak47viva007]

His skills his mentality and of course hardwork is the first priority

[@jsal9437]

The content in this video, in terms of information (hard work, supreme athlete, etc.) is excellent. But in my opinion, the background music makes it hard to understand somethings at times... Definitely, Ronaldo, his mentality, his dedication, and his passion, unique. He is a role model not just for any aspiring footballer, but for any one who wants to raise their standards and become the best at what they do. It is hard... definitely. There's a reason why it's called hard work. All in all, Ronaldo, by his mentality, my entire respect, admiration, he is the best.

[@hbreja]

My favourite part of the interview was that a Chelsea fan was interviewing a Manchester United legend and taking about a former mufc player 😊

[@unisport]

Haha. Real recognize real! Ferdinand is a legend, no matter which team you support. - Joltter

[@rohimaxxx]

He’s baaaaccckkkk

[@TheNelsonmonteiro]

Rio always respects cr7 work ethic and profissionalism. He's one of the few people that speaks truth about him in sports; the rest is always putting him. down. And he can do that; he knows where cr7 came from what he did to achieve greatness.

[@cindarocha7240]

Cristiano Ronaldo deserves everything he has, and more!! He has always worked extremely hard, through good and bad. Unlike other players who had everything, for example: Eden Hazard's family had money to provide him with everything, ... both parents were football players, and he had a football field just like 3m away from home. Ronaldo on the other hand, came from a family who had very little, and at times he even played with makeshift balls. Cristiano Ronaldo is a GREAT role model to the whole world, both on and off the pitch. He is full of compassion, and also the most giving sportsmen in world!

[@hadiamasood2097]

cinda rocha u think exactly like meee.... he really bear a lot of hardships in his past

[@rosemeremoreirateixeira1734]

Cr7 is the best soccer player that I've seen and your carrer is fantastic. He show us that hard work, focus and dedication are the most important thing and help us to achieve all goals.

[@roger41450]

Cristiano the G.O.A.T !!

[@AncientSpirit.]

Rio is such a legend , he's right people our days expect to get everything without working hard

[@nathanlehner3816]

The full interview it hit me very well and it was great to listen to one of the all time greats. Thanks Unisport

[@manojsurya1445]

when he said he was the leader in the dressing room..

[@bostonmassacre508]

Rio and cr7 ..2 legends

[@iamstrime]

Rio5 is the realest. Respect!

[@unisport]

He truely is! - Joltter

[@akashbhardwaj9596]

ronaldos body fat level is superbly perfect

[@SupremeUnicorn]

very well conducted interview, inspirational answers and advice , This is an all round gentlemen league .

[@Bringmedejuice]

Rio attend Nike event but wearing Adidas yeezy. Savage!

[@unisport]

Im pretty sure he's wearing Roshes in this video! - Joltter

[@jagdishnair1281]

Rio Ferdinand... Simply Awesome... I had loads of respect for him....now it just increased a billion times more...

[@Messi-li2cv]

I'll never forget to work hard cause I know I grew up in a poor neighbourhood in Africa and I onpw the hardships

[@skillNshoot]

awesome video guys! Hopefully you interviewed Quaresma as well, one of my favorite players :D

[@revanthajagdish7076]

great video,enjoyed it a lot.Thanks to unisport I can now look into footballers lives as a spectator and analyse them and try to replicate them into achieving me dream.Unisport is a great source for kids and people who want to achieve their dreams.Amazing work Jolter and Mike!

[@harbinger686]

That opening statement was incredibly motivating

[@artistic7699]

Cristiano Ronaldo will be God of football forever n ever n ever..................... Unbelievable in so many ways

[@Cubanito_official]

very cool video bro:)

[@diegot5854]

Awsome words from Rio👍

[@Ferg-zq8pc]

all the great advice rio gave.

[@nikepuma809]

Rio is amazing character I love him

[@hazzfn]

Great video

[@aimedcyprees7775]

I like when ferdinand says go home go home its to satisfying 😂😂😂❤️

[@rayrudranath08]

Good. Fantastic. Unbelievable.

[@izidor]

need more interviews with rio...

[@roespeloes]

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn‘t work hard

[@jakobo433]

Christmas with unisport tomorrow❤️

[@mcviegas2566]

Matthew 8:27 Voice: ²⁷The disciples were astonished. Disciples: Who is this? What sort of man is He, that the sea and the winds listen to Him? The emotion I felt hearing Rio express his personal expertise made me tear up. Not his opinion alone but a first hand witness when ManU had Cristiano, wow! It's like hearing first hand from an Apostle telling you what it is like walking with Jesus. Overwhelmingly in awe!

[@happyicare5053]

Cristianooooooooo guapooooooo llevame a cenarrrrrr

[@serbuuu]

"You don't work hard you don't get nothing Go home!" Depay should have listened this quote..

[@3082frank]

I think my fav part of this interview is..i always tell my friends there will never be another C Ronaldo..cause footballer these days have no proper work ethic like Ronaldo. When fame and fortune comes knocking at your front door..you let all the ethic go out the back door. I dont see anyone in the current united squad ever coming close to C Ronaldo. Which is sad...i truly believe with hardwork..it is possible. I love Ronaldo's ethics and dedication. Thats why he is gonna end up being the worlds best player..no disrespect to Messi or his fans.

[@EDDIESVIDEOS]

Love how Ferdinand is so well spoken of Cristiano ronaldo

[@trilochanpokharel828]

Nice one.

[@joemanager4969]

Nice Vid. lad.

[@2ndfloorgym203]

true beast! cr7

[@chots7265]

Here after he’s just signed for Utd again 🔴🔴🔴

[@umeedkassam6974]

Cr7❤️

[@ilhaansafak3466]

I like the part where he talked about keeping fit and to keep competing with yournself

[@sweetlyftv107]

God knows the impact Cr7 has had in my life😔. Glad I was able to witness ur legacy🙌🙌🙌🙌.

[@airnanhernandez]

Great video Unisport!! Love watching interviews of great footballers!! You guys should interview Sergio Aguero next!! Ask him if he believes he is the best striker ever in the Premier League!! Enjoyed watching this interview Joltter!! 😀😀👍👌

[@unisport]

Nice to hear you enjoyed the video! - Joltter

[@umadevi752]

Srishank

[@umadevi752]

Herna

[@umadevi752]

Hi

[@umadevi752]

Hernan

[@ogidakpaclement6581]

D best ever CR7 love you so much ❤️

[@justinfams4214]

c7 you are the best ❤️❤️

[@jacobbenjamingreatman1907]

Cristiano Ronaldo is a rare individual. Never heard of him and he came to the world of football changed the game. Started as outside left, then outside right and centre this days. No player has shown us these. All the previous best players were normal football players but this guy is different. Football will die for a long time the day he retires. CR7 True GOAT

[@Leo11eff]

When is Christmas in unisport gonna start?

[@alanF]

CR7 BABY

[@hamimm9551]

to be fit and staying in that shape for years only needs Ronaldo not everyone cant keep up with that routine. Only the goat

[@unisport]

Hit *LIKE* if you enjoyed the motivational talk from Rio Ferdinand! Who should we interview next? :) Dont forget to check out the new CR7 boots right here www.unisportstore.com/football-boots/nike-mercurial-superfly-v-cr7-chapter-3-discovery-fg-seaweedvolt/154951/

[@Hagser]

This is booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooring...

[@TurboD17O]

2:30 Rio Ferdinand knows de way

[@sillieww]

"if you don't work hard, go home", that's amazing advice. I AGREE

[@awansetiyawan8229]

Competition with him self..thats true.to make our self better than before

[@SuperLaserbean]

aweeesomeee

[@trhoades2063]

Who else has gone KZbin rabbit hole on the search term cristiano Ronaldo, ever since he announced his return to old Trafford

[@jeevanhayre1637]

Any 1 else excited for Christmas in unisport

[@Randy1337]

What kind of hoodie is Ronaldo wearing?It looks amazing!

[@mitninganarzary9816]

gentlemen rio

[@misterfoot.fitness5008]

If the hard work pays offthe talent make off

[@neilsamuel5268]

I ht the concept of him changing his life in one game No that's not how it works he had been an amazing player throughout his life and if it wasn't that match then it would have been some other one the thing is talent like this can not be hidden for long, it was just about time when Manchester or anyone else would have found it.

[@unisport]

Of course he would've "made it" even without that game - but you gotta admit the story is still pretty unique! Playing a friendly against Manchester United, no one from ManU had ever even heard of Ronaldo and all of a sudden, one week later, he was a ManUnited player :D BOOM! - Joltter

[@neilsamuel5268]

Unisport just an opinion though, I am not hating.

[@izdatsumcp]

He would have made it anyway but that was the way he did make it.

[@blademanx]

lol

[@TheMikeolu]

His life story was designed to be Man Utd player. And he was wise to take his chances at that age. He might have gone to be as great as he is now or might not have. But the truth was that he was spotted by someone who saw something bigger in him which has been hidden in a lower condition and would do anything to get him at that point. Don't forget his value as at then wasn't the real price Man U signed him. He was a very good business for lisbon in that year. He knew and that'ts why he is always grateful to that day and he never hid it like many other footballers do. He is exceptionally grateful and such will always be remembered

[@asensio568]

That moment when the kid said one of the best defenders of all time 0:27 Ferdinand was like AM I

[@akedarked1345]

The Almost Full of Cosmopolitan Man Utd ever but their success "Cosmopolitan" too! Rio The true stylish Modern def, CR7 a prodigal son of Man Utd, even reach Peak at Real Madrid but his time at Man Utd nothing sort of amazing big heart future Greats! Viva Ronaldo!

[@scootermcgoot]

anyone know the hoodie that cristiano and rio are wearing?

[@sagaradhikari5185]

motivatiinal with visionary lradership in making game succeed in all itd positionings......

[@mobilads8599]

If we all listen to ferdinand and go home, covid will end up for sure.

[@kristofferkellinsalmi]

I hope CR7 plays good Football this EURO2021

[@kumarrajaretnam5056]

Always remember and cristiano ronaldo is one example he worked hard to make to the top of his career so success was through hard work I will always pray to lord Ganesha to take care of you and your family

[@xii-bdebeshpalai9058]

Just imagine how much he must have worked on his game and may have improved himself because he is competing with the most gifted footballers ever for more than 12 years....I dont think if players like Maradona And Cryuff would have done that...for Cristiano hardword is like food...which he eats everyday

[@elizabeterodrigues5779]

Rio was mentor on the field for cristiano

[@tusharrai5536]

Cristiano Ronaldo The Football God

[@happyicare5053]

Señorrrrr que guapoooooo

[@idreesismail591]

Work hard to get good,work harder to get better.💝🔥💝👍

[@justinlee2387]

Does anyone know what kind of jacket rio Ferdinand is wearing I know it’s Nike but do you know what type of jacket that is ?

[@patmctallica3522]

As a Messi Fan. Thumbs up. Ronaldo got adult the last years. Technicly is Leo a few better, but his leader qualities at that level is missing a little bit the last years. Russia is the truth and I hope Leo (and CR7 of course) remains fit.

[@rasulyangibaev1014]

the best part for me was 0:55

[@daringlover9371]

What hoodie is CR7 wearing? I can't find it on Nike or Nike+

[@dirkcz9987]

Darin Glover it's called Nike Tech Fleece Hoodie and is sold out (225$), but probably available over eBay and stuff.

[@ragnar0528]

Ferdinard is freaking Boss , "you don't work hard you don't get nothing go home"

[@iqbalhayan]

please interview pogba

[@hubercintra9225]

Sin talento no hay trabajo duro que valga, la mayoría se les olvida eso, para llegar a ser un fuera de serie tienes que tener el mejor talento del mundo para brillar y la constancia y el trabajo duro para mantenerte. por algunos años. LO QUE HACE CR7 ES UNA LOCURA HACERLO AÑO TRAS AÑO POR CASI 20 AÑOS ES IMPOSIBLE, SOLO EL LO HA LOGRADO..... MAS NADIE

[@wisemanmtembu5855]

Wow imma work hard

[@akjpark339]

wheres christmas in unisport????

[@kickerballteam9983]

akjpark fuck dat shut.

[@dojmar5589]

CR7

[@jayarampatra4946]

Cr7 is the greatest of the time...

[@nzaadib3215]

What's the boot's name??