Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most divisive players of his era and he revealed he actually thrives on the negativity people have towards him.

“To use negative people and experiences to motivate you. I actually need my haters – they have helped me achieve all I have achieve,” said Ronaldo.

Ronaldo says he is ultimately his own biggest influence on the pitch.

“My biggest inspiration has always been myself; nobody puts bigger demands on me than I do. I said I admired Figo and Rui Costa, but I never wanted to emulate them or anybody else – I have just always focused on being the best me I can”.