DESPITE THE JOY of helping seal Real Madrid’s 33rd La Liga title on Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo slammed his treatment by the media, saying he is not “the devil” he is made out to be.
Ronaldo scored his 40th goal of the season inside two minutes as Madrid won 2-0 at Malaga to depose Barcelona as Spanish champions.
However, when questioned about a gesture he made to Celta Vigo players in Madrid’s 4-1 win over the Galicians on Wednesday insinuating Celta had been offered bonuses to damage Madrid’s title charge, Ronaldo turned on the press pack.
“People say things about me without knowing a thing and it bothers me. You (the media) say things about Cris without knowing the truth,” said the World Player of the Year.
“I am not a saint, but I am also not a devil like many people think I am.
I don’t like this type of thing because I have a family, I have a mother, a son, and I don’t like that they say stupid things about me.”
Ronaldo was happier when talking about his contribution on the field to Madrid’s first La Liga title in five years as his early strike at La Rosaleda was his 14th goal in his last nine games.
I’ve prepared to be in top shape for the end of the season,” he added.
“I’ve helped the team with my goals, my decisions and for that I am happy.”
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Seems like a sound man! He’s no Brian though…! Jasus Brian’s great!!! When’s Brian’s birthday?
if you were as big a Brian fan as you say you are then you’d know…
You left off his battle cry as the teams left the field at half time vs New Zealand in November. One of his best moments.
Good one paddy. Cant believe hes only 28. Seems like hes been around forever!!
Absolute Kearnage!!
Think pic no 5 is wrong. That or the kit was casual wear an someone built a wall on the pitch.
Ah, shur aul’Big Rob is my first cousin *cough*
Isn’t he the most beautiful man ever
Every game a struggle without him.
When has Rob Kearney started at centre for Ireland Patrick?
I believe he came off the bench in the closing stages of the Italy game in 2008 to replace O’Driscoll.
If it’s the game after the WC in 2008, he came onto the wing for Darcy who hurt his arm and Trimble moved to the centre.
That was the game indeed. Cheers.