Cristiano Ronaldo reveals conversation with ‘fellow GOAT’ Tom Brady after Manchester United hat-trick

Cristiano Ronaldo says he shared some ‘thoughts and ideas’ with NFL legend Tom Brady after having a quick chat with his fellow GOAT following his hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham.

The Portuguese superstar netted a superb opener in Saturday’s game with a long-range screamer, then tapped in his second from close range, before securing all three points late on with a bullet header.

Watching in the Old Trafford stands was Brady – the seven-time Super Bowl winner who announced his retirement last month – and after the match he went down to the pitch to talk to some of United’s players.

As Ronaldo approached him, the two icons of their respective sports embraced and Brady said: ‘Great game. Good playing. You played great!’

The former Real Madrid and Juventus star also presented Brady with his match shirt and while many of United’s players only got a quick handshake and photo, Ronaldo shared a lengthy chat with the retired quarter-back – who is the oldest player ever to be named Super Bowl MVP.

‘Always a pleasure and a privilege to share some thoughts and ideas with another GOAT,’ wrote Ronaldo on social media afterwards, also uploading a picture of the two.

Ronaldo had been injured for United’s last match, a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, and briefly returned to Portugal, while he had also faced criticism for his performances in recent months, but he responded emphatically against Spurs.

Reflecting on the win and his own display, Ronaldo said: ‘Tremendously happy with my first hat-trick since I came back to Old Trafford!

‘Nothing beats the feeling of being back on the pitch and helping the team with goals and effort.

‘We’ve proven once again that we can beat any team in any given day, as long as we work hard and