<p>Nani is the generational talent who won glittering prizes with both club and country. A 2016 European champion with Portugal and under the legendary Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, he won 4 Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. </p><p>An exciting, skillful winger, Nani was part of a star-studded United squad that included storied compatriot and one-time house -mate Cristiano Ronaldo. But the trappings of Nani's hard-earned success are a far cry from a difficult and challenging childhood near Lisbon. </p><p>CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell has more.</p>
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Legendary Nani on his journey to the top of the football world

Nani is the generational talent who won glittering prizes with both club and country. A 2016 European champion with Portugal and under the legendary Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, he won 4 Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.

An exciting, skillful winger, Nani was part of a star-studded United squad that included storied compatriot and one-time house -mate Cristiano Ronaldo. But the trappings of Nani's hard-earned success are a far cry from a difficult and challenging childhood near Lisbon.

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell has more.

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<p>Nani is the generational talent who won glittering prizes with both club and country. A 2016 European champion with Portugal and under the legendary Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, he won 4 Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. </p><p>An exciting, skillful winger, Nani was part of a star-studded United squad that included storied compatriot and one-time house -mate Cristiano Ronaldo. But the trappings of Nani's hard-earned success are a far cry from a difficult and challenging childhood near Lisbon. </p><p>CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell has more.</p>
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