FC Porto midfielder Andre Andre says there’s another side to ‘best-in-the-world’ Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the Real Madrid star s just a ‘quiet, normal’ guy.
Andre lined up alongside the three-time Ballon d’Or-winner as part of the Portugal side in qualification for the ultimately victorious Euro 2016 campaign.
And the 26-year-old midfielder, who was not included in Portugal’s final squad for the Euros due to injury problems, has rejected claims the Madrid superstar Ronaldo has been swept up by his worldwide fame.
"He is a very quiet person, a normal person,” said Andre at the launch of Porto’s New Balance shirt for the 2016-17 season.
“People do not know do not know the quiet side of Cristiano.”
The former Vitoria Guimaraes man went on to say that the future looks bright for the national team, and branded Ronaldo as the best on the planet.
“Portugal have got top coaches and the best player in the world [Cristiano Ronaldo],” Andre continued.
“Each person has to feel proud of their national beam. The Selecao is also important for immigrants who have left the country. Our team unites everyone. Only those who are not Portuguese wouldn’t love the Selecao."
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