Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster made comments on Cristiano Ronaldo last year, which felt like the two of them really went too well during their stints with Manchester United.
Foster, who joined the Red Devils back in 2005, shared dressing rooms for four years straight with Cristiano Ronaldo and was a part of the Portuguese’s antics outside the field.
Ben Foster (Watford goalkeeper) on Cristiano Ronaldo:
🗣️ | “He is an absolute PHENOM” pic.twitter.com/T0DZPB394S
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) February 26, 2022
Amidst controversies regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s disruption at the Manchester United dressing room last year which made Ronaldo a frustrated figure on the pitch for United as well, Ben Foster was full of good words for his former teammate.
Foster was questioned about whether there were any instances of Ronaldo causing problems off the field during his tenure at United. In response, he conveyed that there were no such occurrences. He stated that Ronaldo consistently exhibited good behavior and never caused disruptions.
Ben Foster (Watford goalkeeper) on Cristiano Ronaldo:
🗣️ | “He is an absolute PHENOM” pic.twitter.com/T0DZPB394S
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) February 26, 2022
While sharing an anecdote on Ronaldo, Foster said to talkSPORT, “He would come in, and he wasn’t quite to the same level as Paul Scholes. Scholes would be in, out, shake [your hand], that will do. He isn’t trying to talk to people. Scholesy was a private person, he’d come in, play his football and go home… Ronaldo would talk to people. He had a bit more about him and would try to integrate with the lads and have a laugh and stuff, but he was never disruptive. Never ever.”
Foster emphasized that he held only positive opinions about Ronaldo and highlighted his professionalism and adherence to proper conduct. He also pointed out that Ronaldo’s dedication to his physical fitness remained evident, citing his shredded appearance in Instagram pictures as evidence of his continued commitment.
It seems like Ben Foster might not have anticipated the Portuguese superstar’s exit from Manchester United last year.
Ben Foster hangs up his gloves for the second time
With more than 500 appearances at the club level and eight national team appearances, the 40-year-old English goalkeeper has decided to hang up his gloves for the second time.
Foster who played a pivotal role in Wrexham’s promotion to League 2 last season, has finally called it time after featuring in his last game for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s side.
Ben Foster talks brutally about his retirement🧤
pic.twitter.com/mXpGznWNee— 𝙇𝙞𝙖𝙢🇧🇪 (@OfficialVizeh) August 21, 2023
However, things didn’t look easy for the English goalkeeper this season, as he has already conceded 13 goals in four games for Wrexham this season, including five against Swindon on Saturday.
In September of last year, Foster made the decision to retire, but he was persuaded to sign with Wrexham in March. The following month, just before the team secured promotion to League Two, the former Watford and Manchester United player saved a stoppage-time penalty against their title rivals Notts County.
This moment will go down in Wrexham history 🤩🤯
Enjoy (returning to) retirement, Ben Foster 🧤 pic.twitter.com/Rx3qc6b1f3
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 21, 2023
Foster gained cult status during his second stint with the Welsh club for his heroics on the penalty spot in the 3-2 victory over Notts County. Foster signed a one-year contract in June and committed to staying as part of Ryan Reynolds’ and Rob McElhenney’s ambitious plans to move Wrexham up the divisions.
The 40-year-old has struggled in League Two, conceding five goals in a loss to MK Dons on opening day, and has decided to retire once more, only 12 games after coming out of it.