Ronaldo's problem is that he refuses to concede to time.
This world has seen many great men; emperors, kings, literary giants, phenomenal artists, otherworldly scientists, etc. But at the end of the day, the clock ran out on them.
You are arguably the greatest player of all time. Fine
You utilised your youth and did almost impossible things. Good
Your name is etched in stone. Great
Why isn't that enough for you? Why can't you accept that time has defeated you? Has stripped you of your agility and explosiveness.
It is okay to age, to watch the sun set on you. That's the beauty of life. You used your prime well.
But coming out to claim you are back after scoring against Uzbekistan was in bad taste. He invited pressure on him and his teammates, something the team doesn't need now.
So, I will gladly cook him
Know your place in people's lives and act accordingly. It's not pride, it's self-respect.
Two things you don't fight for: true love and true friends. They come naturally.