Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the toughest opponent he has ever faced is former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole.The duo met on several occasions during Ronaldos six-year spell with Manchester United and also while on international duty with Portugal and England.And although Ronaldo has since tested himself against numerous defenders in La Liga, the Champions League and on the international stage, he still rates Cole highly. Real Madrid fans were unforgiving when Cristiano Ronaldo missed a chance late on in the game against Athletic Bilbao at the weekend Over the years I had some great battles with Ashley Cole, he does not give you a second to breathe, Ronaldo told Coach Mag. He was such a tenacious player when he was at his peak, quick, tough in the tackle. You knew it would never be an easy game.Ronaldo was also questioned about the player he admired most - even if he admitted they werent good friends.There is a big mutual respect between myself and Lionel Messi, Ronaldo added. The media like to make out like we have this big rivalry, but we dont. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. It is not like we are good friends, but there is a mutual respect on both sides.As well as respect for Messi, the Real Madrid star revealed his admiration for former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.I do see Sir Alex Ferguson as a father figure, Ronaldo said. All my coaches have been important, but when I arrived at Real Madrid I was a man, when I arrived at Manchester United I was a boy.All of a sudden you are at one of the biggest clubs in the world, and at that time I needed somebody like Sir Alex.You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price!Also See:Ronaldo boos baffle ZidaneReal score seven in CopaFixturesTableShawn Kelley Rangers Jersey .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Nomar Mazara Rangers Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.texasrangersshop.com/rangers-ferguson-jenkins-jersey/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. Ivan Rodriguez Rangers Jersey . Team physician Dr. Steve Traina performed the surgery Friday. Robinson was injured in a spill underneath the Nuggets basket during the first quarter of Wednesday nights loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Ronald Guzman Jersey .J. -- Seven games into a disappointing season, New York Giants defensive catalyst Jason Pierre-Paul is getting the feeling hes back.BOSTON -- Massachusetts officials are moving to name a bridge in honor of retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.The House of Representatives has approved a supplemental budget that includes language that would rename the Brookline Avenue Bridge the David Ortiz (Big Papi) Bridge.The bridge spans the Massachusetts Turnpike between Landsdowne Street and Newbury Street, near Fenway Park.Ortiz is in his final season with the playoff-bound Red Sox.Lawmakers say the honor would recognize his accomplishments on and offf the field.dddddddddddd They note his charitable work on behalf of children in New England and his native Dominican Republic and his efforts after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing to help the city heal.The House passed the bill during an informal session on Thursday. The bill now goes to the Senate.---This story has been corrected to show the House passed the bill on Thursday, not Friday. ' ' '