Portugal won their second major trophy in their history on Sunday night. Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva was named the MVP of the Nations League after the final. When the announcement was made, Silva was surrounded by his team-mates. Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo was standing right next to Silva.
Many have since suggested the Ronaldo reacted badly to not winning the MVP award.
It's true that Ronaldo didn't immediately congratulate the Man City star along with many the Portugal players.
However, cropped video of the incident, which is spreading on social media, failed to show the whole interaction.
In extended footage of what happened, Ronaldo clearly patted Silva on the head to celebrate his individual prize.
So is Ronaldo being unfairly criticised?
Madrista_forever
273
you never know what haters do these days to show him down in one or the other way if they can't do it in football they show it this way not celebrating are you kidding he can't behave like 19 year old kid and keep on tapping Bernardo Silva he is the leader and captain he patted on the back and said well done god job well deserved he knows there should be a fear in players mind and respect in thier heart for the captain so that they take you seriously and listen to your instructions otherwise you will be joke like pogba or any other captain where players don't even care of the cap
VanishPrasad
172
Thank you Afy for apologizing to Ronaldo. Can someone tell me what the Barcelona fans commented on the previous related misleading article ?
FreeAgent10
120
Cristiano came to his senses but not quick enough. After showing his displeasure for not winning the player of the tournament, he decided to put his ego a side and congrats his fellow country man.
Moelmpsuy
119
probably he was telling bernado silva that: Ronaldo:Silva didn't i tell you,you would win the best player award.l..You see Silva:I never expected it
Jcsteven
108
To me, I saw Cristiano in a conversation, and that conversation was interrupted by the announcement, maybe he wanted to finish his speech first before congratulating him. By the way, is it not just two games he played? Why will he be angry for not having player of the tournament award?
apkwill
86
Now all those who commented bad about him should know never to trust the media I whatever they post, watch first n4 criticising the GOAT
Williej
80
it wouldn't have mattered. as far as his fans are concerned, Ronaldo can do no wrong they'll make the most excuse for him. they forget that Ronaldo is Arrogant and overly proud. He takes every win as his personal victory. congratulations himself and forgetting that it was a team effort. . this does not invalidate his success and genius. but he is arrogant and believes he deserves everything award. including the Ballon D'Or according to his last interview, even though it's obvious he's not even the 5th contender. Ronaldo is one of the best players to ever play football.but his Pride is the only reason I have no love for him.
vewdekmz
80
this moment was then when Netherlands would have been given respect by Portugal, making two row.. Netherlands were setting them up for taking medals by passing inside row..meanwhile the teammates of Silva were praising him for his excellent performance and taunting him through slapping on the head.. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't slap Silva's head just because others were making excessively things for fun...
AntonyPrabu
52
Silva steal the season [Crylaugh]