AS brings our readers the second set of excerpts from Juventus and former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's exlusive interview with ICON.
Following the first set of extracts that were published on Thursday, AS has got hold of a second set of excerpts from Spanish magazine ICON's exclusive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Do you think that some people have come to think that you have become a kind of robot?
I don't think they believe that I am a robot, but they do see me as a person who can never have a problem, can never be sad, can never have worries. People identify me with having no problems, success and money.
How can Cristiano be sad or depressed if he has millions? You must understand that people don’t think like you, haven’t experienced certain moments, do not have a culture greater than what they are allowed.
But I understand it. I know that people are waiting with a shotgun for Cris to miss a penalty, or to fail in a crucial match. But it is part of life and I must be prepared. I've been prepared for many years now.
After leaving Real Madrid, were not you tempted to open your hair clinic in a place other than Madrid?
My family is from here, they were born here, I lived in the city for nine years. Many moments that I have lived here cannot be extinguished. I went to Juve and if I wanted I could have said: "Ok, let's open the clinic in another city". But no. I continued with what we had planned [to open the clinic in Madrid] because Madrid has given me a lot, how can I forget it?
Have you thought about retiring in Barcelona? They have the beach.
(Laughter) Barcelona is not for me, no. I went there once or twice and I felt that they don’t like Cristiano there very much. But that’s normal because of the [Real Madrid-Barcelona] rivalry. But I don’t mind.
Ru-ZaL
2192
u don't have to be loved by every individual to be the best. u are at another level. even messi is not loved by every individual and yet he is still one of the best.
Ishmest10
798
We don't hate you but sometimes you humiliate us and hence people in Barcelona don't like you... I am a Barca fan but this does not mean that I or any other Barca fan can't be your FAN... YOU ARE A TRUE LEGEND...
AzZiZz
293
Legends will remain legends weather they should be 34 or 35, both are human, both play awesome, most important thing is not like or dislike, it is respect. Though I’m fan of CR7 but again I like both and I love both.
fondsty
260
Some people don't love you because, you are arrogant , selfish and greedy, you always think of yourself , money, fame and you force people to call you the best player in the world. know football lover will hate you for the way you play football but your selfishness make some people like me hate you. i don't think Madrid love you as you said . you left after spending 9years with Madrid and went to Juve , you open your mouth and said you don't feel like a family with Madrid but here in juve, you feel everything good. like a family and your home.
MobePoku
192
Thank God I'm not a part of those who hate CR7 though I'm a Messi fan. Anyone who hates CR7 knows nothing about good and lovely football and in the same way, if you dislike Messi, you shouldn't consider yourself as a football lover. These two people are so different in terms of play. Watching them play just gives you joy. I have been watching Juventus' matches and I used to watch Manchester United and Real Madrid's matches just because of World Class CR7. In fact, both are a blessing to the football world and they entertain us a lot. ForzaHala #CR7_LM10❤❤❤
Abbas Salim
113
It's only football which saves you from being hated even more than you think because of your selfishness, arrogance and inflated ego but that's is you and fans have every right to dislike you and you rightly so you don't care. And probably why Messi never perform for Argentina is the fact that he is too sensitive to how people react to him that affects his game too emotional on how fans appreciate him and we know Argentines are his fiecest critics for not delivering for his country which is not truly correct but also have a point as Messi is too involved with Barcelona success that he is left with little for his country unlike other players defending multiple cups for year. Messi looks fatigue and tense in his country colours but watch him where he feels loved, appreciated and where his mind is focused 😊 very different person. And very little can be done to change this unless he feels he has done enough for Barcelona and shift attention to his country off course other condition are also favourable.
Tanmaypethkar
109
who cares what barka dogs say............you are always best
Yankomillion
91
we love u. we barca fans love u. we in Catalan love u. we love watching u play against Leo Messi because u r the only person somehow near Messi but we love u even more when Messi dominate over u.we don't love u when u won't 4 of the last 5 cl . However, we truly love u when u took juve out of cl . The love will continue till u get to China. hahaha I'm proud n I count myself very lucky n bless to have witness u two play on a football pitch.
Yankomillion
63
We love u. In Catalan, they love u. we barca fan love u. we love watching u play against Leo Messi because u r the only person somehow near to Messi.But we love u most when Messi dominate over u.we couldn't love u again when u took 4 of the last 5Cl. however, we love u now n will always do even when u too will meet in China
Stanstanfords7
48
People don't like Ronaldo because they have concluded his life based on the appearances on the pitch. He appears arrogant, selfish, greedy and all but people have not taken time to study his life outside football. They've judged Ronaldo based on how he's conducted himself in a football pitch which is far from his life. When Ronaldo and any other football play are playing they all know the world is watching, some will pretend to be good guys and yet outside the public views in their private life they have awkward behaviors. You would be shocked to see that Ronaldo has a better loving and caring personality than even Messi and am not saying Messi is bad . But hey this is the world of football and people have their own opinions I love Ronaldo
Sablrstz
38
I have a divided family loyalty in Ronald and King Leo. Loyalty instigates quarrel every match day involving the duo.I ,indeed, witnessed a sort of indoctrination over interests and followership. Obviously,we're divided. Messi has 70% over Rolando's 30%. I thank God Almighty that Ronald left Real Madrid for Juventus.That's the beginning of peaceful coexistence between my first son who vibrates Ronaldo and my second son who doesn't want to hear the name apart from King Leo Messi. I love Messi and admire CR7.Two great footballers in the world today. They deserve our praises. It's not easy to reach their level.
Zoydelmt
14
u don't have to be loved by every individual to be the best. u are at another level. even messi is not loved by every individual and yet he is still one of the best.
I like your comment but Messi is not one of the best, he is the best, he is the G.O.A.T!
Jimdikltz
10
Some people don't love you because, you are arrogant , selfish and greedy, you always think of yourself , money, fame and you force people to call you the best player in the world. know football lover will hate you for the way you play football but your selfishness make some people like me hate you. i don't think Madrid love you as you said . you left after spending 9years with Madrid and went to Juve , you open your mouth and said you don't feel like a family with Madrid but here in juve, you feel everything good. like a family and your home.
you have no brain. you better go and sleep if you dont know what to say. 🖕🖕🖕