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Published 15:25 30 Jun 2018 BST
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Phelan, who coached Ronaldo at Manchester United, has explained the thinking behind the reigning Ballon d'Or holder's distinctive free-kick preparation.
"People used to put the ball down, walk away, run up and hit it. He brought in a more dynamic showmanship," Phelan told the Daily Mail.
"He places the ball down, the concentration level is high, he takes his certain amount of steps back so that his standing foot is in the perfect place to hit the ball in the sweet spot.
"He is the ultimate showman. He has that slight arrogance. When he pulls those shorts up and shows his thighs, he is saying 'All eyes on me' and this is going in.
"He understands the marketing side of it. The way he struts up and places it; the world is watching him."
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