The Portugal captain has been beneath fixed scrutiny for the previous month.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy received’t be broken regardless of his World Cup struggles and up to date conduct, based on former Premier League star Gabby Agbonlahor.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner misplaced favor beneath Portugal supervisor Fernando Santos on the World Cup, ranging from the bench in every of the group’s two knockout video games previous to their quarter-final exit.
On high of that, Ronaldo has needed to take care of common criticism for his conduct on and off the pitch, particularly after his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, which led to his exit from Manchester United final month.
“I don’t assume so, no,” Agbonlahor mentioned on talkSPORT when requested if latest weeks have harmed Ronaldo’s fame.
“I believe individuals can be disenchanted with Ronaldo for Manchester United and Portugal, however what he’s performed within the recreation, it shouldn’t tarnish it.
“I believe he’s nonetheless acquired one thing to provide. He’s coaching at Actual Madrid in the mean time, [and] he’s acquired the supply from Saudi Arabia. I believe persons are fast to try to put Ronaldo down and folks overlook what he’s performed within the recreation.
“Everyone seems to be speaking about, ‘Who’s the GOAT?’, does it matter? Ronaldo is without doubt one of the best gamers to ever play the sport.”
As Agbonlahor talked about, Ronaldo is utilizing Actual Madrid’s coaching services to keep up his health whereas he searches for a brand new membership. The ex-Juventus striker has already denied accepting a profitable supply from Saudi Arabian facet Al Nassr.
