Monaco midfielder Pogba said in an interview that Ronaldo took the initiative to offer help during his most difficult time.
In the 32nd round of Ligue 1, Monaco's 2-1 victory over Metz, Pogba started in a professional game again after 1084 days. Previously, Pogba was suspended for a long time for taking banned drugs, and was plagued by injuries after joining Monaco as a free agent last summer.
Pogba recalled: "After the news came out, my phone kept ringing for the first two days... but suddenly, everything was gone. Those I once regarded as brothers disappeared, and friends also began to become 'very busy'."
However, one call was completely unexpected by Pogba, he said: "I was stunned, I never expected to see Ronaldo's name. He called me, not to talk about football, training or news headlines. He only asked me one sentence: 'How is your family? Are you okay?'
"A few days later, he called me again and said to me: 'If your family, your recovery or your life needs any help, call me, don't hesitate, pride should never be an obstacle to you receiving help.'
"At that moment, I was not facing the superstar Ronaldo, but a person who truly understood pain, pressure and loneliness. I have fought side by side with many champion players, but only in difficult times can you see who is a real person. Ronaldo, I love you."
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βNow this is why millions of us will always respect and support Cristiano Ronaldo πβ€οΈ. Football is not only about goals, trophies or statsβ¦ itβs also about character, loyalty and how you treat people when cameras are off π₯β. During Paul Pogbaβs darkest moments, CR7 wanted to help him because he truly understands pressure, pain, criticism and loneliness at the top ππβ½. Thatβs real leadership right there ππ₯. Some people only compare numbers every day, but they forget football is played by humans with emotions too. Ronaldo inspires people on and off the pitch πβ¨. His mentality, discipline and heart are unmatched πͺπ. No fake image, no pretending β just a man who knows suffering and still chooses to support others π€β€οΈ. This is why CR7 fans will forever defend him proudly ππ΅πΉ. Greatest mentality football has ever seen. Respect is earned, not gifted ππ₯.β
kingfab0
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I think Messi fans here we have to appreciate, and this is what football means!
toselmnosy
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As the biggest messi fan I think every football fan knows that CR7 is really a great human being and nice guy
votbdnorsz
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CR7 will always shine above all coz he have heart of Gold. He knows suffering coz he been there before. bravo... bravo CR7 long life
Lawadeiuyz
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Am messi die heart fans but as from today Ronaldo u an my respect u are in deed a good person, I will never disrespect u from today on u are now equal with messi no matter wat u achieve not not much love to u
Fimzy011
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Like if f Ronaldo is truly the GOAT π π€΄ππ₯
huhacinou
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CR7 is different person i have a video where Dani Alves also say the same thing about CR7 when he was in difficult times CR7 offered to help him
fawikmnuz
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I will never stop cr7 this man is God sent
hedbdiosty
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F**ls judge e book by its cover. Those who really don't know CR7 call Him arrogant. We are in the world where people hate people are Real but love people who are fake