The former Barcelona star said he related more to the Man United striker due to Messi being on another level.
There was a controversy that never came out, but in the Ballon d’Or dressing room we had a ‘scuffle’, I greeted everyone and he didn’t greet me because of what Barca-Madrid was generating outside.” He added: "How can I not respect a guy who got everything based on work? He praised Ronaldo for his work ethic and unrelenting drive. "Cristiano exemplifies, for all of us who don’t have that much quality, that with hard work you can also compete against the best. "Now that we are no longer at Barca and Madrid I can speak, because it always seemed like I couldn’t. Direct comparisons between Ronaldo and Messi have been drawn throughout their careers, the height of this debate coming during their time in La Liga.
"Let's hope he finally gets the right punishment. His behaviour is unacceptable."
The mum also said she was angry that Merseyside Police had paid to get the phone repaired. "He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. She said Ronaldo told the pair he was 'sorry' but 'said he had done nothing wrong'. "It baffles me – he can assault a child and carry on as normal. He still hasn’t had his phone back." She declined but claims she was told: “Do you know who Ronaldo is?” "He should have been dealt with six months ago. His mum Sarah Kelly, 37, has now said she hopes the footballer 'finally gets the right punishment' after The Football Association charged him with a breach of FA Rule E3, relating to 'improper and/or violent' conduct. Jacob, an Everton fan, was left with a bruised and puffy hand after the slap last April, and also had a broken phone. His behaviour is unacceptable." He can’t keep getting away with it. She said she did not know how he could sleep at night 'knowing the distress he has caused to a young fan'.
The mother of an autistic teenager whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has implored the FA to dish out the 'right punishment', insisting that he ...
A statement from United on Friday read: 'We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo apologised on social media and invited the boy to watch a game at Old Trafford as his guest. Ronaldo apologised on social media and invited the teenager to watch a game at Old Trafford Sarah Kelly has implored the FA to punish Cristiano Ronaldo for his 'unacceptable behaviour' - Mum Sarah has implored the FA to sanction the Portuguese striker appropriately - Cristiano Ronaldo was charged by the FA for assaulting an Everton fan in April
A mum whose autistic son was assaulted by Cristiano Ronaldo said the footballer should not be allowed to "get away with it again". Sarah Kelly said she did ...
She added: "He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. Sarah, who said police told her Ronaldo paid a £200 fine, said she and Jacob had not received a sincere apology from the player. The FA said on Friday that Ronaldo had been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3, relating to "improper and/or violent" conduct. The footballer was in a rage as he left the pitch at Goodison Park after a defeat to Everton. She was angry Merseyside Police had been the ones to fork out to get the phone repaired, she said. The Football Association charged Ronaldo after footage showed him slapping a phone out of 14-year-old Jacob Kelly's hand.
Former Barcelona star Dani Alves has revealed a hidden respect and admiration for five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.The pair were both.
There was a controversy that never came out, but in the Ballon d’Or dressing room we had a scuffle. “Cristiano exemplifies, for all of us who don’t have that much quality, that with hard work you can also compete against the best. Alves told team-mate Efrio Velarde: “I love Cristiano.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been occupying the bench more often than not for Manchester United. He has started just one Premier League game and Marcus Rashford is ...
As a result, Rashford has been picked ahead of him. Rashford is flying in the Premier League while Ronaldo has scored in the Europa League Ronaldo has made just one Premier League start this season and has failed to score
Cristiano Ronaldo has not been allowed to forget his embarrassing decision to slap a young Everton fan's phone out of his hand after Manchester United's ...
A statement from the club read: “We will be supporting the player in response to the charge.” He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. How can he sleep at night knowing the distress he has caused to a young fan? [ charged with improper contact by the FA](http://Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA over slapping phone out of young supporter's hand) for the incident which saw him slap the phone out [of the hands of a 14-year-old autistic boy. However, the youngster’s mother is not satisfied by the repercussions Ronaldo has faced. He's the one who caused all this.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly 'surprised' Man Utd team-mate Marcus Rashford by giving him 'constructive criticism' over his performances.
Sometimes when his confidence is down, he takes the easy option. He’s rapid, got a great strike on him, it’ll probably surprise people but I’d go for him. “He’s grateful for the advice and for the fact that Ronaldo seems genuine in that he wants Marcus to improve and succeed.” Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “Ronaldo has been a bit of a pain in the dressing room and some of the players have been frustrated about the fact he missed pre-season and has been sulking around Carrington. “But the relationship between the pair has never been better and Marcus knows he can learn a lot from him. “But since the transfer window closed, his attitude has improved and he has been very helpful with Marcus.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been giving constructive criticism to Marcus Rashford after 'burying the hatchet' with his Manchester United team-mate.
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I respect him a lot and I had the opportunity to tell him." He added: "I identify with him, because everything I did in my life was based on that,” Alves explained. And it was at one of these ceremonies that Ronaldo's rivalry with Barcelona came to a head. But how can I not respect a guy who has achieved everything based on hard work and putting his heart and soul into it?" The Argentinian has since gone on to claim a further two gongs. Add to the mix Ronaldo's personal rivalry with