Ronaldo was criticized for his determination to affix the Saudi Arabian membership final winter.
Rio Ferdinand has hit out on the media for his or her unjustified criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo after his transfer to Al Nassr.
Ronaldo ended his second spell at Outdated Trafford after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan final winter. Regardless of having provides from European and MLS golf equipment, CR7 determined to just accept Al Nassr’s mega provide a number of weeks later.
The 38-year-old confronted criticism for his determination again then, with some observers suggesting he wished to flee the depth of the European soccer. However Ferdinand says his former teammate has discovered happiness once more on the Saudi aspect.
“The media is shameful. When Rooney, Beckham, Lampard and Gerrard went to America they mentioned it was a good way to finish their careers, to make some huge cash in a league that isn’t as aggressive they usually deserved it,” Ferdinand mentioned
“That is all I’ve been studying within the media. However when Cristiano Ronaldo determined to do that, it turned a disgrace and a catastrophe all as a result of he went to Saudi Arabia.
“Im glad he’s lastly glad For any footballer, no matter his stage, happiness and being content material within the surroundings through which we play is without doubt one of the most essential issues. He hasn’t been glad for some time so I’m glad he’s about to seek out that happiness once more, even when it’s at an sudden membership.
He added: “I’ve seen folks remark and a few consultants saying it was a tragic approach for him to finish his profession. The one unhappiness is the way it ended at Manchester United.
“I believe in hindsight, in a number of years he’ll look again and really feel this might have been dealt with otherwise. However this subsequent chapter, going to Saudi Arabia, what a tragic strategy to finish your profession? I don’t perceive how folks can say this?”
