Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed criticism over the timing of his controversial interview, boasting he can talk whenever he wants.
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed criticism over the timing of his controversial interview, boasting he can talk whenever he wants.
The Portugal international spoke to Piers Morgan about his dissatisfaction at Manchester United and lashed out at head coach Erik ten Hag and the Glazer family as he admitted he felt he was being evicted from Old Trafford.
After being heavily criticized for both the timing and content of his interview, Ronaldo surprisingly sat down in front of the media to answer questions on Monday morning – stressing that he was not worried about how things were going to have.
“The atmosphere is excellent, there are no problems, we are fully focused,” began Ronaldo. “You can help by not talking about me. I am absolutely bulletproof. If you ask other players about Cristiano Ronaldo, I would be upset. If you want to ask them about the World Cup and the team, I would be happy if you do would do.”
At the time of his interview and on fears he might hurt Portugal’s World Cup hopes, Ronaldo continued: “Timing is always timing. From your side it’s easy to see how we can choose the timing. Sometimes you write truths, sometimes one writes lies.”
“I don’t have to worry about what other people think. I speak when I want. Everyone knows who I am and what I believe in. They know me [hier], since I was eleven years old. You are not influenced by what other people say or write about me.”
“The group is very tight-knit. I have no doubts about this latest episode. It will not affect the team.”
“I always have responsibilities. I felt responsible when I left to live alone in Lisbon. I may be watched more than the others, but I always have responsibilities, as a father, as a friend, it’s part of my daily life . I like being in charge. I’ve always felt pressure since I was little. Sometimes I’m good at it, sometimes not so good. I’m not perfect, but I have the ability to take responsibility.”
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Source: Stern
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