Ronaldo: I love to be hated

Sun, 14 Jun 12:38:31 2009

Ronaldo does not care if his proposed £80million move to Real Madrid makes him an object of hate.

The Portugal winger, who looks to be on the way out of Manchester United, claims he wants to "re-write the history of football". Ronaldo is set to seal a world record transfer to the Spanish giants this summer after United accepted a bid.

He said in an interview with French magazine So Foot as reported in the News of the World: "I love it when people jeer me. I love to see the hate in their eyes, to hear the insults. It doesn't bother me."

He added: "It's true lots of people hate me but there are even more who love me and who support me. I feel bad only when I play badly. Fortunately, that happens rarely.

"I still have a long way to go. I really want to re-write the history of football.

"I am aware I'm already among the best of the best but I want to continue to write many more beautiful pages."

Ronaldo was outshone by Barcelona's Lionel Messi in last month's Champions League final in Rome, but the Portuguese is not interested in comparing himself to his Argentinian rival.

He said: "I have nothing to envy Lionel for. I don't compare myself to others. I am Cristiano Ronaldo - and I can win more medals than anybody else. I don't like to relax. The fans want to see a great Cristiano Ronaldo so I try to never disappoint."

 

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  1. I want you to know that the river that forgets it­ source will surely get dried............and never try­ to compare your selff with cool headed lad....lionel­ messi

    From jcynthia2000, on Tue 7 Jul 7:33PM

  2. If you don't care about what people say about you­ then it is a shame! Nobody hate you because you play­ well but because of your arrogancy and you mister know­ all attitude. You claim you know better than your­ coach whenever you are subtituded. The only reason why­ prefer Messi to you is becuase he is cool headed. ­ Please be humble! You are not the best thing that must­ have happened to football.

    From solomona, on Mon 15 Jun 7:15PM

  3. mr ferguson gave you everything u needed. now that we­ have had our use of you, you can go to a team that will­ get hammered by us un the champions league. and i hope­ you be eating a rather large slice of humbel pie

    From CRAIG, on Mon 15 Jun 4:12AM

  4. his ego feeds his peformance on the field and he gives­ you fantastic performances. you cannot please everyone.­ there is nothing arrogant about saying he is one of the­ best. he's got the awards to prove it. half of the­ people here are in accusatory mood. Messi's better,­ Kaka is better, another one is better. what's this­ guy supposed to say 'yes, keep throwing this type­ of verbal garbage at me. I humbly accept it'.­ that's non-sense. he is right. there is just one­ Christiano Ronaldo just like there is only one Lionel­ Messi and just one Kaka.

    From Funny, on Sun 14 Jun 8:25PM

  5. yes RONALDO,just look your job and dont care for­ nobodey,you will do evrerything magic in `Santiago­ Bernabeu` together witha KAKA and the `los galaktikos`.

    From exhisin, on Sun 14 Jun 7:48PM

  6. Ronaldo Ronaldo Ronaldo you brought new Talent Style­ Skills that excited everyone .... But now all are not­ Hating or Insulting you by any means but Praising the­ fact that a Fantastic Opportunity given to You via­ Loyal Supporters Great Manager UK and Man Utd - Be­ Truthful and Honest "Always" that way you do­ not have to look over your shoulders .
    Finance will­ keep you happy .. but for a short while .. Good Luck­ ... From Manuman .

    From ahdan, on Sun 14 Jun 7:02PM

  7. he deserve everyone hates. he has become so arrogant­ these day. i hope he will fall and zoran tosic will be­ the best player. man utd fans should throw @#$% on his­ face.

    From youngster, on Sun 14 Jun 6:38PM

  8. so arrogant
    i dun like him
    he is such a stupid­ fella
    even though imma man utd fans
    he is totally­ sux
    glory2 man u without him
    bid ribery n benzema as­ fast as u can united
    glory2 united

    From fakhrul, on Sun 14 Jun 6:22PM

  9. I'm a huge Man Utd fan and just remember a few­ weeks ago Ronaldo stating he would definately play for­ us next season, he was happy and loved man utd.
    I guess­ this guy only lies when opens his mouth. typical­ foreigner they are all the same. Now the dives that he­ couldn't get away with over here he will over­ there.
    I love his talent and his skill, hated the other­ @#$% he did and had about him. I wish him no ill but­ hope he bombs over there and we beat them in next years­ finals.
    I hope paris src*ws him like hes just done to­ us.

    From THOMAS W, on Sun 14 Jun 6:21PM

  10. Arrogant c/nt

    From mathew, on Sun 14 Jun 6:09PM

  11. Ron said this after United successfully won the­ champions league last year, triple BPL champion, and­ made him one of the best player in the world. let's­ hear you say those words when you play for madrid.­ Better or worse, it's not going to be the same

    From Lukas, on Sun 14 Jun 5:57PM

  12. what a self centered,egotistical young man. much as i­ admire the player and the entertainment value he­ brought to the game, he needs to grow up rapidly and­ learn the value of humility.

    From emmarowe648, on Sun 14 Jun 5:55PM
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