Cristiano Ronaldo has already named the toughest opponent he has ever faced during his long and successful career.
Since retirement, the former defender has had coaching roles with England U21, Derby and Everton.Speaking to Coach Mag, he said:"Over the years I had some great battles with Ashley Cole. He does not give you a second to breathe.
"He was such a tenacious player when he was at his peak, quick, tough in the tackle. You knew it would never be an easy game."Shortly after signing for Chelsea in 2006, Cole faced off against Ronaldo, and his performance went a long way to showing why the Portugal icon found it so difficult to play him.:"I was so focused on that game. Even in the changing room I just felt different going into this game.
"My focus and concentration - mentally I was on it. I came to show him the line a lot because I kind of fancied my chances up against him with my pace."And a little bit of mentality actually. I think I got in his head a few times. He always wanted that extra trick."
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