Cristiano Ronaldo has recently been accused of sending a furious voice message to a former Real Madrid player, following remarks he perceived as disrespectful. Known for his sensitivity to criticism, Ronaldo has a history of strongly reacting when he feels his reputation is under attack. The latest controversy comes from comments made by former Italy international, Antonio Cassano, who claims to have been the target of Ronaldo’s frustration.
Cassano, who previously played for clubs like Roma, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, is no stranger to criticizing the Portuguese star. In his latest tirade, the 42-year-old bluntly stated that Ronaldo “doesn’t know how to play football” and claimed that his primary focus throughout his career has been to score goals. Adding fuel to the fire, Cassano even went as far as to rank five players in football history above Ronaldo, including Lionel Messi and Ronaldo Nazario.
Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, quickly came to his defense and publicly responded to Cassano’s comments. However, it appears Ronaldo himself took matters into his own hands. On the “BSMT” podcast, Cassano revealed that he received an unexpected message from an unknown number, which he later realized belonged to Ronaldo. The text reportedly contained a detailed list of all the trophies and accolades Ronaldo had accumulated throughout his illustrious career. Alongside this, Cassano claims to have received a voice message from Ronaldo, in which the football legend expressed that he felt disrespected by Cassano’s remarks.
According to Cassano, Ronaldo didn’t stop there. The Portuguese forward allegedly pointed out that Cassano had only managed to score 150 goals and win four titles during his career, implying a significant gap in their achievements. Cassano’s response was direct and unapologetic. He recounted saying, “Dear Cristiano Ronaldo, listen to me. The problem is that I simply don’t like you as a player.”
Cassano Reveals Ronaldo Furious Response to His Controversial Comments
This isn’t the first time Ronaldo has reacted strongly to what he sees as slights against his career or standing in the football world. A few years ago, it was reported that he blocked the football valuation website TransferMarkt after they assigned him a value of £67.5 million and ranked him as the 37th best player globally. Daniel Busch, the UK manager for TransferMarkt, shared that the website had posted a list of top players aged 33 and over, where Ronaldo still held the number one position. However, Ronaldo reportedly felt his value should have been significantly higher, despite being ranked far ahead of his peers. After some initial interactions and an explanation from the site’s social media team, Ronaldo reportedly responded with emojis before eventually blocking the platform altogether.
Ronaldo’s unwavering focus on his legacy and his quick reactions to criticism underscore just how much his public image and career accomplishments mean to him. His competitive nature, both on and off the pitch, continues to be a defining characteristic of his persona. While many admire his achievements, it’s clear that Ronaldo won’t hesitate to defend his place in football history, especially when faced with criticism from fellow players or the media.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous and decorated footballers in the world, has recently found himself at the center of a new controversy. He has been accused of sending an angry voice note to a former Real Madrid player after taking offense to remarks he deemed disrespectful. The football icon, known for his fierce competitiveness and pride in his accomplishments, is said to have reacted strongly to criticism, a pattern that has repeated itself over the years.
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