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'Better than Cristiano Ronaldo' - Rafael Leao sensational form no surprise to former coach

Lille star Rafael Leao was "better than Cristiano Ronaldo" when he was a youth academy star, his former coach says.

The 19-year-old left Sporting CP after 10 years with the Portuguese side's academy to join Lille on a free transfer last summer and has burst into incredible form since his breakthrough in the first-team.

Leao has scored six goals in Ligue 1 this season, with five of them coming in his last six matches in the French top flight.

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