I don't like Cristiano Ronaldo

[RockStrongo]

There, I've said it.

I regard him as a distillation of all the worst aspects of modern football. He is supremely talented yet is smug, self regarding and theatrical.
On the pitch I feel he could do so much more but instead takes every opportunity to throw himself to the floor and throw his arms wide in mock exasperation and the referees refusal to give him a foul.

And judging by that Suzuki ad, he's an even worse actor than Eric Cantona.

And that Ladbrokes ad gets up my nose as well. Bunch of lazy overpaid ex footballers who've never done a days work in their lives playing dressing up and pretending to be people who actually have to work for a living. And aren't they just having a great time standing around laughing as if that's what real work is about. Not actually hard or badly paid or anything. God they make me sick. I hope Ladbrokes go out of business.

Ah, that feels better now. Anyone agree with me? I may even set up my own political party.

[dowzer]

Rockstrongo for Prime Ministerrrrrrrr............................


My vote is guaranteed!!

[IAN P]

I agree,this moron is a cheat and a arrogant piece of crap,i really hope that Man U keep to their promise of playing him in the reserves until his contract expires.He's clearly gonna do a bunk to the Spanish team.£200,000 a week,you've gotta be ****ing kiddin' me

[RockStrongo]

Wow, I was expecting a load of abuse. This is excellent.

Right, which one of you two wants to be chancellor and the other can choose between foreign secretary and home secretary. Until Christmas maybe when I have a reshuffle then you can just swap.

[mason]

yeah i agree- he could be so much better than he is, yet he wants to be the team poser... on and off the park

he needs to cut out the prancing about and play football... he could be a legend but he has to play harder and work harder

[Kieron]

The issue with Ronaldo is that he isn't British and hasn't come through the ranks at one team. He has no loyalty to this country or this team - unlike for example Ryan Giggs (yes I know he's Welsh but you get the idea) or Paul Scholes.

Just look at his glee in getting Rooney sent off at the WC.

He's like most footballers - a mercenary.

A shame, as most of the older supporters, and Alex Ferguson himself, treat him like a Son....

[RMCF]

Another for the party here

I think he is a very gifted footballer, but like others just think that he is the classic example of the modern (footballer) mercenary.

He has been treated like a God at OT, yet he is prepared to play them off against Madrid so that he can get more money, even thought he agreed a £120k per week contract only last year afaik. He was happy to sign it then yet now its not good enough.

As a Madrid fan I am not overly excited about him arriving, be it this summer, next or in a few years time. I think that 1 player doesn't make a team, and football is really a team game. I would much rather see Madrid buy 4 or 5 top players at £20million each than buy him. But football is slowing dying a death and its all about marketing now, and he would make Madrid a fortune, so will probably be signed.

He really gets on my nerves with that stance at freekicks, the constant turning to the cameras with his hands on his head every time he has a shot at goal (even if its awful), and now the constant looking up at himself on the big screens !! Pls Madrid, don't do it

[Miyazaki]

Mercenary bastard. Too many of them in football.

Sir Alex should put him in the stands. No excuse for his behaviour, he should be put in his place.

[y2k]

Great footballer with loads of confidence and talent but Judas had more morals. He does not dive as much when he plays for Man United these days but seems to do it a lot more when playing for his country, mabey thats what the Portugal manager wants.

[dowzer]

Originally Posted by RockStrongo

Wow, I was expecting a load of abuse. This is excellent.

Right, which one of you two wants to be chancellor and the other can choose between foreign secretary and home secretary. Until Christmas maybe when I have a reshuffle then you can just swap.

I will be Chancellor and my first decision is a MAXIMUM WAGE for poncey footballers!!!!! Hmmmmmm - let's say 50k a week and all other governments will fall into line with us as well!

[Marc]

well you're entitled to your opinion but i don't think he's as bad as all that. When he throws himself to the floor, there's contact in 90% of instances and then he's within his rights to do it, when contact at that speed is going to knock him off his stride in any case, why not have the free kick instead? He's a far cry from Drogba who goes down like he's been shot when no one's even touched him.

And about being cocky and arrogant, if i was the best footballer in the world i'd probably be cocky as well.. i'm just hoping he'll stay at United and this Madrid stuff is just his way of getting a pay rise, or he's just milking the whole thing because his sponsors like his name being mentioned because it means their name's getting mentioned as well. Ideally i'd like it if he was courting Madrid only to say no at the last minute and leave them with a lack of new signings for next season

of course i reserve the right to change my opinion of him entirely if he leaves

[Marc]

Originally Posted by y2k

Great footballer with loads of confidence and talent but Judas had more morals. He does not dive as much when he plays for Man United these days but seems to do it a lot more when playing for his country, mabey thats what the Portugal manager wants.

yes that is what scolari wants. He's openly admitted he tells his players to cheat whenever possible, do anything for the win. He tells his players to all go out and foul another player so let's all look forward to Chelsea to become even more hated next season..

[loz_the_guru]

sorry im gonna object to this thread. i can see why its easy to get wound up by ronny but whenever theres a postmatch interview he never focuses on himself and is quick to praise a team effort.

as for the madrid situation, have you ever considered he hasnt said one way or the other because he hasnt made his own mind up? Hes never ever said he definitely wanted to stay at man utd, and has always admitted he'd like to play for madrid one day. im sure its not all money motivated - madrid was the 'big club' when he was growing up and naturally he wants to play for them. if hd said he was staying at man utd then decided to leave hed be criticised no end in the press, at least hes being honest saying he doesnt know where he'll end up.

as someone earlier said he has no affinity to utd, so regardless of how the supporters treat him why shouldnt he go elsewhere?

[Abbeygoo]

Originally Posted by Marc

well you're entitled to your opinion but i don't think he's as bad as all that. When he throws himself to the floor, there's contact in 90% of instances and then he's within his rights to do it, when contact at that speed is going to knock him off his stride in any case, why not have the free kick instead?

I disagree with that Marc. Football is a contact sport therefore you are allowed to touch people without them being given a free kick.

It always makes me smile when I hear "there was contact" when that has nothing to do with it. You are allowed to make contact with other footballers on the pitch be it holding them off, attempting tackles etc. It's not basketball and Ronaldo does spoil his wonderful performances on the pitch by throwing himself down at every opportunity.

Look at Portugal's first goal yesterday. He was tackled by the goal keeper and flew through the air with the greatest of ease .... until Deco scored and he jumped for joy.

Agree entirely what you said about Drogba and they aren't the only two.

[Wild Weasel]

He's developing a mullet.

That alone is reason to dislike him.