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Figo believes Ronaldo's best years are yet to come

published on 23.11.2016, 02:00

Looking at Luis Figo's career, the former Real Madrid and Portugal winger is arguably one of the best players in his country's history. He has always worried about taking good care of his physique and that gave him a chance to play for an extended period of time, he managed to get all the way to 37 playing for Italian club Internazionale Milano. 

But in Ronaldo's case, his career can and most likely will stretch until he is 40. But will he be able to maintain the same level of competition? Figo seems to think so. 

Talking to ABC, he said: "The best is yet to come from Cristiano Ronaldo, the match against Atletico Madrid was proof of that. Cristiano is a competitive animal. He has won it all and remains ambitious. When people are used to you playing at a very high level, there is going to be discontent at the slightest dip in form," he added.

"This has happened to Cristiano at Madrid. Some people only remember your last game. There is little doubt Cristiano should win the Ballon d'Or this year. He won the Champions League and the Euros, playing a key role in both tournaments."

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