Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he regular thinks about former club Manchester United. The new Ballon d'Or winner conceded he still holds his former club in high esteem.

"I think about Manchester United," he said. "The beginning of my career was there, that's where I started.

"I know the fans are there supporting me."

The Portuguese admitted he misses his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson very much.

"I haven't had a message from Sir Alex yet but I speak with him often," he added. "He told me to keep improving all the time. He said: 'Cristiano, you're the best, don't worry about the rest'.

"He's fantastic, I miss him."