Telegraph Sport (28 February 2016), Cristiano Ronaldo: If everyone was at my level perhaps we would be top?, work: The Telegraph, retrieved: 16 February 2018
• Having lost 1–0 in the Madrid derby, Ronaldo lamented Spanish media for accusing him for Real Madrid's subpar performances.
• Having lost 1–0 in the Madrid derby, Ronaldo lamented Spanish media for accusing him for Real Madrid's subpar performances.
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It bothers me when it's said that Madrid is struggling because Cristiano is struggling. It feels like you are after me. If everyone was at my level, perhaps we would be in first place.
— Cristiano Ronaldo
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• Having lost 1–0 in the Madrid derby, Ronaldo lamented Spanish media for accusing him for Real Madrid's subpar performances." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 34 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues and the UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds the records for most goals (140) and assists (42) in the Champions League, most goals in the European Championship (14), and most international goals by a male player (143). He is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,200 professional career appearances, and has scored over 900 official senior career goals for club and country.
About Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 34 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues and the UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds the records for most goals (140) and assists (42) in the Champions League, most goals in the European Championship (14), and most international goals by a male player (143). He is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,200 professional career appearances, and has scored over 900 official senior career goals for club and country.
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