Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo believes he changed the
game by scoring 31 goals from midfield in the Premier League last
season to win the European Golden Boot award
"With this Golden Boot I have changed football a little. Usually
strikers won it and I'm a winger," the Portugal international told
La Gazzetta dello Sport after receiving the trophy at a
ceremony in his native Madeira on Saturday.
Ronaldo said he is confident of winning the Ballon d'Or and FIFA
World Player of the Year prizes after inspiring United to the
Champions League-Premier League double last term.
"The best candidate for the other prizes is Cristiano Ronaldo,"
the 23-year-old said.
"To be honest, I think I have been the most consistent and the
best. And over time I want to enter the book of the all-time best
players."
Ronaldo, who has been sidelined since undergoing surgery on his
right ankle in July, said he does not fear a hostile reception at
Old Trafford after making an unsuccessful request to be sold to
Real Madrid in the close season.
"When I put on the (United) shirt, I give my all. And I'm
already in the history of the club," he said. "When I play again
the fans will love me again."
He also said it was unlikely he would move to Manchester City,
after media reports linked him to a big money move to the
cross-town rivals.
"No one knows my future, but I don't see myself in the shirt of
another Manchester team," he said.
