The Portuguese superstar has missed out on landing another prestigious prize after being edged out by former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric
Cristiano Ronaldo was "angry" at his failure to win the UEFA Player of the Year award, according to Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.
Ronaldo, who joined Juve in July after scoring 15 goals as Real Madrid claimed the Champions League crown for the fourth time in five years, finished second in the voting behind his former Santiago Bernabeu team-mate Luka Modric.
Modric had a fine season, capped by helping Croatia to the World Cup final, but it was nevertheless a surprise that Ronaldo was not chosen by a panel comprised of the 80 coaches in the Champions League and Europa League group stages as well as 55 journalists.
And Allegri conceded his new signing was unimpressed.
"Cristiano is fine and he has trained well," he said.
"On Thursday, he was angry because he won the Champions League and scored 15 goals. This shows that he always wants to be the best."
As for his decision not to attend the award ceremony in Monaco, Allegri said: "It was a personal decision and it must be respected."
Ronaldo will get the chance to take his anger out on Parma on Saturday after Allegri confirmed the Portuguese would start at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
"Ronaldo and [Mario] Mandzukic will play. I still need to decide who will partner them in attack," he added.
prakashcr7
205
His anger is Positive because he deserves a little bit more than Modric. He was the top contendetr for the award. But modric won the award so, we can't deny that fact. Now simply we should accept the award for luka modric. Now, Cristiano Ronaldo will come more stronger next season. Good luck Cristiano Ronaldo.
Primeclean0007
127
CR7 is too full of himself and its very bad for him because I'm for seeing the same attitude in his son. first of all why is he angry? is the award made for him alone? whenever he comes out with Messi and he wins it is this how Messi behave? he needs to grow up because as I can see he still has so many things to learn because right now his character is no different from Neymar.
hyperionblue
86
Crybaby and World Cup underachiever. He put all his focus in the UCL so he would have the best chance at winning FIFA Player of the Year? Selfish and egotistical. Yes, Real Madrid won the UCL, but it cost them La Liga and it wasn't enough for the World Cup. Seems like he only plays so he can be recognized as "the best", because when he isn't worshipped his way, he throws a fit. Not classy at all.
Edoo87
70
iam the best in world why you give it to luka
unyiarch
69
Please as much as I have respect for Ronaldo, I think this is the best time for Modric to win the UEFA best player award. Over the years he has been proving himself to be one of the finest midfielders in the world, and this year he excelled both at club level and the world cup stage. Ronaldo, has the right to be angry and that is understandable. But Modric to me is the best choice. Let's support players who make football such and interesting game!
Pearlixino
46
Do not misunderstand the statement guys. He is angry at himself not others. why? According to him, he assumes that if he doesn't win a title or trophy he desires, it means he didn't perform at his best. That's why he's mad at himself. He's just a hard worker who always has the desire to improve and be the best version of his former self even though he's ageing.
okotokro99
44
Some people are saying Ronaldo score 15 gaols in the champions league so he should have won the best player in Europe.....he score 15 gaols that is why he won the top scorer in the champions league and it's not 💯% that if you are a top scorer in a compitition you should be given the best player no if so like Kane should also have to win the best player in the world cup because he was the top scorer in the world cup.....so Ronaldo and his fans should stop crying because they look at overall performance not playing bad and scoring goals with penalty so you should be giving the award
Tiblmryz
37
don't get angry, there are other person's there who deserves it more than you hence the reason why you didn't get it.. I think modric deserve it more. he did well I. champion league, LA Liga and as well as the World Cup Be supportive for your former team mate instead of being angry .This shows how selfish you are.. #crycrybabycr7
NatsuDragneel
10
His anger is Positive because he deserves a little bit more than Modric. He was the top contendetr for the award. But modric won the award so, we can't deny that fact. Now simply we should accept the award for luka modric. Now, Cristiano Ronaldo will come more stronger next season. Good luck Cristiano Ronaldo.
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He is obsessed with individual titles and care less for his team