Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo can go on to become one of the greats in the game. Queiroz, who worked with Ronaldo at Old Trafford as Ferguson's No 2, expects his protege to go on and become one of football's all-time legends.

"Cristiano has the rare opportunity to make his own history in the game," he said. "If he gains wisdom, he will become a true master and join those few greats like Pele, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini and Diego Maradona.

"I think with maturity and experience, he will develop from a soloist into a maestro. 'He has a divine genius and deserves to be World Player of the Year for 2008."