Manchester United’s Chicharito reveals Brazil legend Ronaldo was his idol

‘Chicharito’ has been a sensation at Old Trafford since his move from Guadalajara last year. He scored 20 goals last season as United won a record 19th league title and reached the final of the Champions League.

And he hopes to take more inspiration from his childhood idols for next season.

“Well, I used to watch all the players, and when I saw them doing something exciting I’d try and copy them later,” he told Fifa.com.

“My idols were my dad and grandad, they always have been and always will be.

“Aside from them, someone I always looked to imitate was Brazil’s Ronaldo. I used to think he was great and of course Brazil are one of those teams that always catch the eye.

“Particularly their France ’98 side, which was a class team and earned a lot of admirers thanks to the way they played. But of course, I wasn’t at all happy when they lost in the final.”