🚨🎙️ Sergio Ramos on the criticism Cristiano Ronaldo receives:
"The criticism and negativity Cristiano Ronaldo gets from some pundits is starting to look personal. Every time Portugal plays, the conversation somehow always comes back to Ronaldo.
Some of these people retired at 35 or 37, yet they constantly question a player who is still competing at the highest level. If it was so easy, why didn't they continue playing themselves?
It sometimes feels like certain people are waiting for Cristiano to fail just so they can blame him and mock him. But what exactly are they mocking? This is a player who has achieved almost everything football can offer. His legacy is already written in the history of the game.
You don't have to like Ronaldo, that's your choice. But you have to respect what he has accomplished. Many of those criticizing him never reached the level he has maintained for over two decades.
What surprises me is that Portugal has many talented players, yet after every game the discussion is always about Ronaldo. If you think he should retire, that's your opinion, but constantly talking about him only shows how important he still is to football.
Cristiano Ronaldo has nothing left to prove. He has earned respect from everyone who loves this sport."
🚨🇫🇷 Zinedine Zidane on who has the greater World Cup legacy — Messi or Mbappé:
"Mbappé is extraordinary. At only 27 years old, he has already won a World Cup, played in two World Cup finals, won a Golden Boot, scored in World Cup finals, and established himself as one of the most decisive players on football's biggest stage. Very few players in history can match what he has achieved at such a young age."
"But Lionel Messi's World Cup story is different. He carried the hopes of Argentina for nearly two decades, played across multiple generations, broke countless records, and eventually completed football by lifting the World Cup."
"Messi's legacy isn't only about winning. It's about consistency, leadership, playmaking, goals, assists, and delivering unforgettable moments across five World Cups. He turned pressure into greatness and left a mark that will be remembered forever."
"Mbappé still has many years ahead of him. He has everything needed to build one of the greatest World Cup legacies ever seen. But today, Messi's story is complete, while Mbappé's is still being written."
"Mbappé is chasing history. Messi became history."🐐🇦🇷
🗣️ Zinedine Zidane on Cristiano Ronaldo:
“First, congratulations to Messi for his performance and hat trick. At 39 years old, what he is doing is incredible, but today I want to speak about Cristiano Ronaldo.
Today is Ronaldo’s day. Whenever he plays, football wins because we are watching one of the greatest players in history. People talk about his age, but his ambition, mentality, and desire to win remain exactly the same.
Portugal have a fantastic squad. Their midfield is full of quality—Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, João Neves, and Bernardo Silva can compete with any midfield in the world. Technically, they are outstanding players.
However, sometimes I feel Ronaldo does not receive the same support that Messi receives with Argentina. Argentina understand how to maximize Messi’s strengths and help him influence the game. Portugal have the quality to do the same for Ronaldo.
Cristiano has spent nearly twenty years giving everything to his country. He has scored goals, broken records, won trophies, and carried Portugal through some of their greatest moments. If this is one of his final chances to achieve something special again with Portugal, then everyone around him should be helping make that dream a reality.
What makes Ronaldo special is not only his talent but his mentality. He never stops believing, never stops competing, and never stops fighting for victory.
That is why today I will be watching Cristiano Ronaldo. Not because he has something left to prove, but because legends deserve to be appreciated while they are still playing.” 🇵🇹🐐
🚨Sergio Ramos on the difference between Messi and Ronaldo:
🗣️ “The difference is very clear. When Ronaldo scores, the world talks about Ronaldo. But when Messi scores, the world still talks about Ronaldo.”
🚨🗣️Nuevo: Thierry Henry reacciona a las conferencias de prensa de Brasil, Marruecos y Países Bajos, donde se informa que no se permitieron preguntas en español para Hakimi, Vinícius Jr. y Frenkie de Jong:
“He cubierto Mundiales durante años, y esta situación no tiene absolutamente ningún sentido para mí. ¿Me estás diciendo que un Mundial coanfitrión por México puede impedir que los periodistas hagan preguntas en español? Eso es como organizar una carrera de Fórmula 1 y prohibir que los autos usen sus motores.
Lo vimos con Hakimi. Lo vimos con Vinícius. Ahora estamos escuchando historias similares que involucran a Frenkie de Jong. Los jugadores entendieron las preguntas. Los periodistas hablaban uno de los idiomas más hablados del planeta. Sin embargo, de alguna manera el idioma se convirtió en el problema.
Gianni Infantino habla de inclusión, diversidad y llevar el fútbol a todos. Bien. Entonces expliquen esta contradicción. ¿Cómo puede la FIFA celebrar la diversidad en cada video promocional y luego crear titulares porque a los periodistas españoles les están diciendo que cambien de idioma en un torneo organizado por México?
El español no es algún dialecto oscuro hablado por un puñado de personas. Es el idioma de cientos de millones en las Américas y más allá. Si un periodista de México, España, Argentina, Colombia o cualquier otro lugar hace una pregunta en español y el jugador la entiende, ¿por qué el fútbol está creando barreras donde no existían ninguna?
La ironía es increíble. La FIFA sigue diciéndonos que el fútbol pertenece a todos, pero esta controversia tiene a muchos fans preguntándose si algunas voces son más bienvenidas que otras.
Tal vez haya una explicación logística. Tal vez sea un problema de traducción. Pero la percepción importa. Y en este momento la percepción es terrible.
Porque lo que los fans están viendo es simple: un Mundial organizado en parte por una nación de habla hispana, jugadores que entienden el español, periodistas que hablan español, y funcionarios diciéndoles que no lo usen.
Si eso es progreso, alguien necesita explicarlo mejor. Porque desde fuera, parece que el organismo rector del fútbol se está tropezando con su propio mensaje.”
“La FIFA quería una celebración de la diversidad. En cambio, le han entregado a internet una controversia que no dejará de ser discutida.”
🚨🗣�� Kylian Mbappé: "People say Messi is talent and CR7 is hard work? I'm not trying to be condescending, but that's something that only PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER PLAYED FOOTBALL can say.
If you can look me in the eyes and tell me Cristiano isn't talented or that Messi isn't a hard-worker, then you simply never laced your boots up and played football." @Sorare
🚨🎙️Jose Mourinho On Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career:
“He has two different football careers… before 30 years and after 30 years, the numbers are there. Players like him won’t exist anymore.”
Bir gazeteci, Boşnak basketbolcu Nihad Dedovic'e Zlatan Ibrahimovic ile bir akrabalığı olup olmadığını sordu: ⠀
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🗣️ Dedovic: "Hayır, babam İsveç'e hiç gitmedi." dedi. ⠀
😅 Zlatan'ın cevabı ise şöyle oldu: "Ama benim babam Bosna’ya gitti."
🚨 Ronaldo Nazário (R9) on who is better: himself or Cristiano Ronaldo:
"People often compare us because we are both named Ronaldo, but our careers were very different.
I won the World Cup, and that is something nobody can take away from me. But football greatness is not decided by one tournament alone. It is measured by the impact you leave on the game."
"When Cristiano started his career, Portugal was not considered one of football's traditional superpowers like Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, or Spain. Those countries had generations of world-class players and a long history of winning major trophies."
"Cristiano changed that. He became the face of Portuguese football and led his country to trophies that many people never believed Portugal could win. An entire generation of Portuguese players grew up inspired by him and dreamed of playing at the highest level in Europe because of what he achieved."
"At my best, I believe I had abilities that very few players in history possessed. But Cristiano's longevity, discipline, mentality, and achievements over more than twenty years are extraordinary."
Pocas lecciones de madridismo necesito. Crecí en la antigua ciudad deportiva. La Quinta. Desde los 9 en el club. No le bailo el agua a nadie. Soy español. Llore con las 2 ligas de Tenerife. Grité con el gol de Mijatovic! Mejor o peor, soy MADRIDISTA. Voto por el Real Madrid!