“He’s arrogant,” Former England manager lambasts Cristiano Ronaldo after his abysmal 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign
Italian manager Fabio Capello taunts Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker's horrendous time at the FIFA World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Capello
One of the greatest footballers of this generation, Cristiano Ronaldo, is certainly not receiving the kind of treatment he should be getting as he is reaching the end of his professional career. The Portugal sensation has been trolled or criticized in several instances this year. Be it the Piers Morgan interview or his performances at the FIFA World Cup.
Former England manager Fabio Capello had some unrefined words for the 37-year-old. After Ronaldo’s eventful year, he has been a hot topic for everyone. Capello reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo and his antics after the Portugal captain exited the stadium in tears following Portugal’s shocking loss to Morocco in the Quarterfinals.
“He was arrogant. He has become a bit cumbersome for the team.” The Italian coach said. “Ronaldo brought it onto himself, and for what he’s done in his career, it’s a shame“. Capello added. Portugal manager Fernando Santos benched Cristiano Ronaldo in his last FIFA World Cup. Many fans, including Ronaldo’s sister, blamed Santos’ decision for Portugal’s early departure.
“Messi and Maradona did things others couldn’t even imagine.” Fabio Capello also admired the two Argentinians when discussing the greatest players. He congratulated Ronaldo’s greatest rival, Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi, for his 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign. He also praised Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his heroic performance in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo had to see his friendly rival Messi lift the most-eluded FIFA World Cup trophy in both GOATs’ careers. Ronaldo was devastated after his World Cup exit. Many believe he didn’t get the time he deserved on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s broken relationship with Manchester United
CR7 returned to the theatre of dreams as he joined the Red Devils in 2021, hoping to conclude his glorious career at the club where it all started. All went south for the striker after he fell out with Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag.
Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways before the 2022 FIFA World Cup began. It was a repercussion of Ronaldo’s controversial interview with Piers Morgan. The veteran footballer went on television to rebuke the club’s administration. He took shots at Erik Ten Hag, the Glazers, and even former teammates like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.
The five times Champions League winner sits without a club at the moment. Cristiano Ronaldo has received offers from outside Europe, but reports suggest he still wants to continue playing competitive football. Where do you think Ronaldo would go in the coming transfer window?
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