Cristiano Ronaldo was Manchester United's new George Best, reckons Pele
Published 00:00 28/06/09 By By Sunday Mirror Sport
Pele has told Manchester United that in selling Cristiano Ronaldo they have lost their modern George Best.
Ronaldo left to join Real Madrid in an £80million deal but Brazilian legend Pele said: "Cristiano reminds me so much of a player who I thought was brilliant - George Best.
"He is the closest I have seen to Best since he was at his peak, due to the way he runs with the ball at speed, on the left and right, and with such skill. I love watching Ronaldo - he's an incredibly talented individual."
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