Doha. His last interview had a huge impact around the world.
On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo called on the media to leave his teammates alone.
– Don’t talk about me. Talk about the players involved and the World Cup, says the Portuguese.
to me Cristiano Ronaldo The podium on Monday morning in Doha entered a big surprise.
So, not many journalists were around to ask the Portugal captain how he sees the reactions after his latest interview, CNN Portugal and The Telegraph report.
– The timing is what it is. On your part, it’s easy to talk about choosing your timing, says Ronaldo.
Sometimes you write facts, sometimes you write lies. You don’t have to worry about what other people think. I talk when I want. Everyone knows who I am and what I believe in.
“will not affect”
Hours after Manchester United’s final game of the autumn season, The Sun reported that the forward had an exclusive chat with Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo (among others) criticized Man United and said coach Erik ten Hag had no respect for him, a feeling that was mutual.
The interview covered large parts of the reporting on Portugal before the World Cup.
– Please, when you talk to other players from now on, don’t talk about me. Talk about the players involved and the World Cup, says Ronaldo.
– I am convinced that this incident, this interview and other incidents with other players can happen sometimes. But it will not affect the team.