Brazil legend Rivaldo has backed Cristiano Ronaldo against critics, saying people criticize him because they envy him.
Ronaldo scored a ridiculous header against Sampdoria this week, and Rivaldo has backed the Juventus star.
"There are many people who criticize him [Ronaldo] unfairly, and perhaps it is because they are envious of his success," said Rivaldo.
"He still has a lot to give, especially at Juventus. Sometimes the Italian press criticizes, but Ronaldo shows on the pitch how good he is."
"With goals like this [the header against Sampdoria], he leaves the critics speechless. But he doesn't need to argue with them to prove anything. He does it where it should be done, on the pitch with such displays."