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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterNani and Cristiano Ronaldo shared a pitch 131 times as professionals during their respective careers, sharing some of the biggest stages in world football.Whether it was training together in Lisbon, lighting up Old Trafford, winning the Champions League in Moscow or hoisting up the European Championship in Paris, the pair have achieved almost all there is to achieve in the game.While their careers have now taken different paths, the bond between them remains as strong as ever.You may likeThere were stories in the newspapers every week, but I hadnt paid much attention to them Nani on his life-changing move to Manchester UnitedHe'd often give me little warnings when I wasn't playing well Nani on playing under Manchester United icon Sir Alex FergusonMy nickname came from my older sister, then when I started going out and dancing, everyone called me Nani too. These little things stick Nani reveals the origins of his nicknameNani on his relationship with RonaldoSince he moved to Saudi Arabia, were in contact less than we were before, Nani tells FourFourTwo when asked about his relationship with his former team-mate.But whenever we cross paths in Portugal, its always a good excuse to meet again, have a laugh and relive the moments we shared.Get VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.View DealNani would announce his retirement from professional football in December 2024, at a time when Ronaldo was still going strong at Al-Nassr and when FourFourTwo spoke to the 39-year-old at the end of 2025, he was not jealous to see his old pal still playing - despite Ronaldo being two years his senior.Not at all I could still be playing too, but I retired by choice, Nani told us. Knowing when to finally step away is important and I was able to make that decision consciously. To play and compete, I needed to feel joy, and the passion wasnt the same any more. I was also ready for the next step.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.That passion has clearly returned, as following his interview, Nani came out of retirement to sign for Kazakhstan Premier League side Aktobe last month.Before this, Nani had returned to his homeland, where he had thrown his efforts into helping the next generation of Portuguese stars.Ive launched a football academy in Lisbon, which excites me and keeps me busy, he continues. I spend a lot of my time there, sharing my experience with the next generation and helping them develop the right mentality and values, both on and off the pitch.I want to dedicate my energy to the future of kids who dream of having a career like mine. Im also an ambassador for Manchester United and Ill be playing in legends games too.Right now though, my main focus is the academy thats where my heart is.TOPICSNaniCristiano RonaldoManchester UnitedPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromDani Gil
