Cristiano Ronaldo trains to be the greatest in the world, but he also takes close care to his physical appearance. According to SPORTbible, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player has previously been involved in a fight after being referred to as ugly by an opponent.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, following just one season with the Portuguese club’s senior team. He immediately established a brand based on his athletic abilities and physical appearance, becoming one of the world’s most identifiable players.
A few months before becoming the world’s most expensive player when he joined Real Madrid, the Portuguese striker was embroiled in a bizarre altercation. In March 2009, Ronaldo played for Manchester United against Newcastle United in a physically demanding league game.
Steven Taylor, a Newcastle United defender, left Cristiano Ronaldo in a heap after a challenge on the touchline, prompting a furious reaction from Rio Ferdinand. As the teams went to the dressing room, the Portuguese striker yelled at Taylor, calling him a bad player.
The Newcastle defender retaliated by calling Ronaldo ugly, provoking his rage and sparking a fight. The Portuguese great believes himself attractive, as he revealed in a 2022 interview with TV celebrity Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo had a great first season at Manchester United, having joined the club as a youngster. At Manchester United, he developed into one of the top players in the world, and his Ballon d’Or in 2009 was due in part to his accomplishments there.
Cristiano Ronaldo criticizes FIFA and the Ballon d'Or after Globe Soccer wins
At the annual Globe Soccer trophies Gala in Dubai, Cristiano Ronaldo took up three trophies, one of which was for Best Footballer in the Middle East. In addition, he was named the year’s fans’ favorite player and the best goalscorer of 2023 with 53 goals.
The attacker said at the awards ceremony in Dubai that he thinks FIFA The Best and the Ballon d’Or are no longer credible. He said that the organizers overlooked the fact that he was a clear leader in terms of goals scored.
“The Best and Ballon d’Or are becoming less credible.”
It’s not like Messi, Haaland, or even Mbappé didn’t deserve it. Nevertheless, the figures are real and unfalse. You must take the full season into account.”
“The figures represent the facts.”
Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in the 2023 FIFA The Best or Ballon d’Or contenders after joining Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.