Former Portugal Coach Makes Big Revelation About Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo

• Luis Philippe Scolari has revealed he has a very special bond with Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo which surpasses a coach and player relationship
• The 2002 World Cup-winning coach has spoken of the bond he created with Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese's father died
• Scolari was the man who informed Cristiano Ronaldo of the sad news after the 37-year-old lost his dad in 2005

Luis Philippe Scolari has revealed he has a very special relationship with football icon and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Scolari was coach of the 37-year-old striker between 2003 to 2008 when he managed the Portugal national team and led them to the final of the Euros in 2004.

In a report via The Sun, Scolari revealed he created a special bond with the former Real Madrid and Juventus star after revealing the death of his father when he was coach of Portugal.

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"It was very hard. It was the moment that created a bond between us, a bond that surpasses the coach-athlete relationship.

"When the news got to us, before a game against Russia, nobody knew how to tell him and nobody wanted to.

"So I told them I would do it as I knew how it was to lose a parent. I had lost mine a few years before."

Ralf Ragnick reveals reason for benching Cristiano Ronaldo against Burnley

Meanwhile, Manchester United manager, Ralf Ragnick revealed the reason Cristiano Ronaldo was benched against Burnley on Tuesday, February 8.

According to Goal, Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for the Red Devils clash with Burnley as manager Ralf Rangnick said the game will require a lot of sprinting.

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Burnley side with Paul Pogba getting his first goal for the Red Devils after almost three months out injured.

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Manchester United’s top four hopes dented after frustrating 1-1 draw

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United’s hopes for a top-four finish took a stumble as they were frustrated to a 1-1 draw by bottom-side Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday, February 8.

Paul Pogba’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Jay Rodriguez’s clever finish past David De Gea two minutes after halftime.

It proved to be the same story for the Red Devils, who once again paid the price for their wastefulness in front of goal.