At 23, Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo hopes he is a role-model for young people.

Portuguese great Eusebio recently described Ronaldo as a "powerful icon" and the United star said: "Well, I hope I am remembered by young people, old people, the entire world.

"I play for pleasure, but I want to make my mark in the history of football. I want people to remember me as a player who worked hard for his success. I try in every game to grow as a player and as a person.

"I want to leave my mark in football, in the history of soccer."