Ronaldo Remains One Of The Best Players In History – Gavi

Barcelona star Gavi has offered a staunch defence of Cristiano Ronaldo amid ongoing criticism. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

Insisting that those who choose to write off Ronaldo are doing so from the outside, Gavi stated that he believes the veteran striker remains a match-winning threat.

The Spaniard added that his own critics probably dislike him because of his aggressive tackles.

His words, “I always hear that, but from people who are not on his team, from fans. Those who are on his team will have magnificent respect for him. Obviously, Cristiano is one of the best players in history and he can make the difference at any moment.

Yes, it’s clear that they are the strongest opponent we’ve faced so far. They’re a great national team with good players. I hope the team is focused on what we have to do, on the coach’s plan, and that we all go together to win this tie.

They have a great midfield, but we also have very good players. I think the best thing we have is such a large squad with good footballers.”

Tacling his own critics, “Yes, perhaps many people are waiting for me because I’m a player who goes into tackles hard, and perhaps many people don’t like that type of player. I always consider myself a very complete player, with many facets to my game. My best qualities are that competitiveness, that intensity I have on the field. I’ll never change. I know there will always be people waiting.”

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, and grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António. He is the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro, who worked as a cook in the hospitality industry and a cleaning woman, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener at the Junta de Freguesia of Santo António and part-time kit man for football club Andorinha.

Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United was completed on 12 August 2003, too late for the 2003 FA Community Shield but in time for their game against Bolton Wanderers on the opening day of the 2003–04 season, and made him the first Portuguese player to sign for the club.

Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee at the time of £80 million (€94 million). His contract, which ran until 2015, was worth €11 million per year and contained a €1 billion buy-out clause.