Cristiano Ronaldo was in usual buoyant mood after helping Portugal lift the inaugural UEFA Nations League on Sunday.
The Juventus forward is still going strong at the age of 34 and has been widely praised for the consistency he has shown throughout his career.
"There hasn't been a period where I've played badly, the numbers speak for themselves over the last 16 years," he said.
"I've shown for the majority of my career, independently of what people say, the numbers speak for themselves."
Ronaldo has now won two international trophies with his country after leading Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 as well.
"It all helps, collective and individual trophies, but I'm not obsessed by trophies," he said.
"Obviously I like them, I'm not going to lie."
While Lionel Messi leads the way in this year's race for the Ballon d'Or, this latest piece of silverware could push Ronaldo into contention.
"I've won three trophies, I've played well, what more could I do?" he said.
"Do I deserve it? I don't know, I'm going to leave that with you. You are the ones that have to judge, I'm not going to assess myself."
GregorClegen
534
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
planning
219
It's been a good summer for him. First he successfully buried his rape admission by throwing lots of cash at the problem and now he's won another winner's medal.
yourself
157
Ronaldo was invisible service today. Defending corners, free kicks, little pressing, lots of passes, acting as a decoy etc. It was nice to see young bunch and Ronaldo enjoying themselves.
Hewcikmopt
143
Don’t worry Cristano... Ballon D’or is loading .. let Barcelona dogs claim Messi for the award... but keep faith on yourself... universe knows who deserves it..
Vopadioy
93
it's funny how people will say that about Ronaldo. How over hyped is he. Against Switzerland, this so called good Portugal team couldn't convert any chances until Ronaldo. He scored until the won with a safe margin. Messi and Ronaldo makes their team compete because they cover up where there are shortcomings in the team. Why will some one say is arrogant because he said he has won another trophy. For God's sake he did win another trophy and he did his best to put them in that position. They could have been lost in that semi final and there would have been no final or silverware for Portugal. It's normal for people to run their mouth but when you are good, you are good. Just appreciate it
Jamirl
62
I agree,Ronaldo is a team player what he does is the benefit of the team..He played just two games which I think really inspired portugal to a successive European title he was the reason why Portugal won the euro 2016 and now the Nations league .. Ronaldo is a pure genius a perfectionist since he's start of he's career he's been either making history breaking records and achieving titles
Justihno
53
Cristiano Ronaldo: I have Won 3 Trophies, what more do I need to win the Balloon d'Or. Bernado Silva: Did you just say 3 Trophies? I have won 5 Trophies this Season. If that's the case, I think I deserve more than the Balloon d'Or.
Codedfoxy
39
Rape case is just being transferred to a different court
Are you sure u are not a rapist ur self?
futcdent
36
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
He made sure he prove himself when its necessary the most, He talked about his achievements doesn't make him an arrogant human being, All I see here is hate, the other day Messi promised his team to win the champions league trophy this season and he failed, what will you call that, He deserve all he's doing, Only one goal in the final, He has more goals than all the Portuguese player in total, Stop hating and embrace him, He's best at home and clubs, Messi will easily give up during semi finals and you wont say a word against him, His statue was demolished twice and he went on saying he retired 2 times, That's a very bad leader, Ronaldo doesn't Carr who score at the final, the most important thing is winning the trophy, So shut the fuck up and stop saying shit about him no more, At the age of 34plus he's going harder than your young idiots and even your Messi cos I know all you have is Messi that only won just a trophy, Ronaldo is better this season than Messi, If Messj could win the Copa America them they re on the same level, but If not you guys should kill yourself
Futenprtyz
30
sometime i cant help it ask my self why people do like ronaldo.. is it blc he is a rival to messi?? but i tell u the is one thx i lv about ronaldo he score the gaol when he is needed he a verry good player even me said ronaldo make him worck had an ronaldo on his own part say he lv the strogle between him an messi an other player some of which he name wass neymer harzad an other ..? now messi fans hate him for Nothx blc he said he know he is the best in the world he is worckx had to b at that level every one cn see how had worckx this ronaldo guy is a plz led just b happy that someone who actually worcks had is gaining the friud of his labour if messi want to winn for his country he should worck had too ... for me i cn say had work pays more than just hvx the talent that y ronaldo is above messi
zepcnpr
27
cr7 you've judged already. those who say you are the best plsyer do so for love they have for you. when we are talking about best players,you are not one of them. cr7 you are a GOAL KING! you are a box player. hazard,inesta, messi, modrich, these are some of the best players players. and you are not part of them. they do the work for you to score and scoring you look down upon them and say you are the best player. ungrateful! you are a goal king. this award is individual. you've taking 3 cups so they should give balon d' or. check the years you win it and see. many cups more than you. but you gt it. this you also fill the pain with your cups. AND TO YOU UEFA REMEMBER YOUR WORDS....if you are not a champions league SEMI finalist, balon d'or is out of ur reach!
wozceilmr
21
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
He is the key player in all the teams he plays for.Keep quiet,dont comment if you dont know what youre talking about
Abbyboing
21
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
@GregorClegen someone's under a Juventus disguise.. refri-lona?
Bunlmoryz
20
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
it was Cristiano Ronaldo who was named Serie A player of the year it was Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the winner against Milan in the final it was Cristiano Ronaldo who won more points in the league than anyone else it was Cristiano Ronaldo who scored a fuckin hatrick against Swiss in the semis it was Cristiano Ronaldo who took Portugal to the final otherwise no one would be talking about it.
Yiwitz
17
Don’t worry Cristano... Ballon D’or is loading .. let Barcelona dogs claim Messi for the award... but keep faith on yourself... universe knows who deserves it..
Golden ball winner, Pichichi winner, CL top scorer, Top assists in La liga and Europe, Most creative passes, most chance created.....Guess who? (clue-not a tapper in a farmer's league)...
jiwalmpsty
17
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
Honestly, There are too many people like you in this world who hate people who talk about their achievements Go achieve something yourself
jbbarnett
17
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
is this comments a direct jealousy to Cr7 comments the player rightly answer according to how he was question
fiycdopuyz
15
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
change the icon "J" to barca we know you
Saaaiknsz
15
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
Don’t you understand English fool.
mawaeoptuy
13
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
i understand what you are saying. He doesn't have that much command over english, maybe he gets misunderstood by people, and talking about not scoring goals in finals, it is because of him that other players are left unmarked coz 2-3 players are marking him at all times so that he doesn't get the ball.
Marvelionel19
11
trophy matters bro
B. Silva won 5 this year and involved in more goals than Cristiano. What you have to say?
Vacadeikru
11
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
your balabala is more then a comment
GregorClegen
10
He made sure he prove himself when its necessary the most, He talked about his achievements doesn't make him an arrogant human being, All I see here is hate, the other day Messi promised his team to win the champions league trophy this season and he failed, what will you call that, He deserve all he's doing, Only one goal in the final, He has more goals than all the Portuguese player in total, Stop hating and embrace him, He's best at home and clubs, Messi will easily give up during semi finals and you wont say a word against him, His statue was demolished twice and he went on saying he retired 2 times, That's a very bad leader, Ronaldo doesn't Carr who score at the final, the most important thing is winning the trophy, So shut the fuck up and stop saying shit about him no more, At the age of 34plus he's going harder than your young idiots and even your Messi cos I know all you have is Messi that only won just a trophy, Ronaldo is better this season than Messi, If Messj could win the Copa America them they re on the same level, but If not you guys should kill yourself
Better in what terms? He didn't improve us in anyway. Even dybala had more goals and assists in previous seasons than him this season. We were doing better without him. And i am not here talking about messi because i am not his fan. But still he was better than cristiano this season. But as I said early, football is much more than just these two. van dijk was better than everyone else this season. he deserve every praise, not cristiano.
lezbcdknru
8
Thats what I dislike most about him. He isn't just arrogant but also he thinks that every trophy he win is his own achievement even though whole team is involved. 1 good match in whole tournment and winning finals on other player's behalf doesn't make you a conqueror. It just explains how overrated his achievements are because he is referred to dragging a poor team to finals while they still win without him, that speaks for itself. Portugal as a whole is a good team even without cristiano and they have proved it 2 times in 3 years. Cristiano doesn't perform in finals and yet they don't panic. While on the other hand player of the tournment and the one who was selected in team of the season and who won even more trophies, collectively as well as individually(talking about Bernardo Silva) and he didn't even talk about his achievements. He was talking about portugal and thats it. And cristiano fans are even worse because they are still over hyping cristiano for this tournment even though it was all about team and specially Bernardo Silva. Messi and cristiano fans should learn how to appreciate others because football isn't just about these two. These two are best of their era I accept it but everything, every praise and every achievement doesn't belong to them only. There are 20000 more professionals who play to win, and 100 world class players who don't score but still are world class in their positions. Football isn't just about goals and assists. If that was the case then Cannavaro wouldn't have won ballon d'or. Maldini won't be considered as one of the greats in football and Kahn wouldn't even have existed.
I just read every comment here and I also wanna add something to it,, I agree with everything you all have said, Ronaldo single handedly took Portugal to final and a team mate scored to win the final, so why does Ronaldo fans always wanna criticize Messi for not winning anything, he took Argentina to 3 finals, but when he needed his team mates most, they were not there for him. We shouldn't just criticize this guy cus he has tried everything he can to help his country but the other players doesn't want to help him achieve his dream of winning a silverware for his country, we just pray it works this year.. Thanks All.