The Cristiano Ronaldo Dilemma

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Cristiano Ronaldo's been having a tough time at Manchester United lately. As a Ronaldo fan, it's tough to watch. But at the same time, we have to be realistic here.
But before that, it's important to ask the question: how did we get to this point?
Transcript and sources: footballiconic.com/the-cristi...
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0:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Thanks to OneFootball!
03:05 - Gazump (apparently)
06:32 - Ronnie at his wits end
09:27 - Ego
Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[@lungelonqola7081]

Ego is not necessarily the worst thing, players need it to feel confident but it's important not to let it get out of control

[@FootballIconic]

Agreed.

[@eniolaelisery1503]

Exactly- balance is crucial

[@pavasite4278]

Everyone needs a good amount of ego as it can help them to succeed and push the limits. But you shouldn't let it control you

[@alexciaxa5875]

My personal take on ego is that it does help when trying to achieve your goal but after you have achieved said goal don't you think it's time to humble it down a bit?

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

@@alexciaxa5875 Because you want to achieve it again...

[@Truffle_Pup]

We bought Ronnie when I was 14, the second he hit the pitch we knew he was something special. A month or so later I remember being in my mums car and she pulled up to some lights near the airport. I looked out the window and there next to me was Ronaldo himself in a black Range Rover - curly hair, wonky teeth and all! He put his thumb up and said "Manchester Is Best!" - I've been in love with the boy ever since. When he came back last year I was absolutely buzzing! However, as great as he was last season, the team wasn't, and with ETH now at the wheel we really should have let him go in the summer. It's like keeping a Lion caged, it's just not right.

[@nezwenox]

Defo happened

[@david25201]

real

[@Truffle_Pup]

@@nezwenox there's always one, stay cool ya div

[@reasondro]

that's actually so awesome man!

[@ziplock8316]

More like a rabid dog unchecked of his ego, and ends up buying his owner.

[@kgotsolekitlane2523]

Look how Johan Cruyff career at Ajax ended, he ended up going to their biggest rival but his still respected today

[@casperzwiep7759]

He ended up going to Feyenoord because the ajax board thought he was too old and did not want to pay his salary anymore. He left and won Feyenoord the league to prove to Ajax that he was still the player that made them good.

[@zombieman7794]

Ronaldo 9,zlatan are not hatted Luis Figo "IS" HATTED

[@mullaoslo]

@@zombieman7794 and CR7 is more like figo to united players than Ronaldo9... I never felt Ronaldo9 belonged to any club

[@SamiiRSMT]

@@mullaoslo CR7 legacy doesn't "belong" to Man U, he "belongs" to Real Madrid

[@unkown981]

@@SamiiRSMT exactly

[@pn5984]

Amazing work as usual, mate. Something that cannot be underestimated is in my humble opinion the loss of his son earlier this year. I don't know how I would deal with that tragedy, but I think it's certain that this loss took a toll (understandably) on his mental health. This by no means is a justification for his antics lately, because they have been disrespectful, but it could be an explanation why he hasn't been the same since then.

[@FootballIconic]

You're 100% correct. That needs to be acknowledged as well

[@DarthwRath]

Yup. That surely has an effect and that's where the rivalry/memes line ends. I may be a die hard Messi fan but that needs to be acknowledged and sympathized. Unless you're a sociopath that is. He definitely needs to shut away a bit. Switch off the news and all. But who can tell him that? Maybe Alex Ferguson? Someone he respects and will listen to for sure. But yeah, that is a big point.

[@Jim-so3zm]

@@DarthwRath He probably needs to be taken out of the team for his own good, yeah.

[@souravpaul2179]

@@GuNnR-ot1wr he is the best

[@suecli8131]

Buried my sister today. One has to accept thier no longer with you. That can take years. Especially since its his own child. Someone lole CR7 has an iron mind. Im sure he'll recover quicker than most

[@thiagom.7232]

I'm not the biggest fan of Ronaldo, but this man just lost a son. I can only imagine how much pain he is trying to digest, he's so different from last season

[@everythingsfine1395]

He lost his age that’s it

[@liishanwate5964]

Excuses! He’s washed

[@tobyk6156]

His son was a stillborn..... It's not like his son died in an accident or something to go into depression. It was not like his first child also. He sure will have pain. But it won't be as much as it would affect his play

[@eleanor1105]

@@tobyk6156 what are you on about?

[@NeonLeonNoel]

@@tobyk6156 you should question whether you should make a conclusion like this or not

[@bradazbradazbradaz]

I've been watching since 25K and I've gotta say, this channel has developed so well; easily one of the top football channels to watch right now :))

[@FootballIconic]

Eyyy! Thanks!

[@harrisonwright2484]

Honestly even his younger videos are still top class, i remember watching his video on scholes,gerrard and lampard and thinking that it was amazing.

[@dinogt8477]

yes

[@bradazbradazbradaz]

@@FootballIconic Anytime Broski, love the content 🙌🏻

[@bradazbradazbradaz]

@@harrisonwright2484 Oh for sure, they stood out *massively*

[@dafunkyshit]

Great video - just a small note about Ronaldo. He *was* on 500 K p/w but because we didn't qualify for the champions league it went down to 375 k p/w for this season. Keep up the great work though! Very unbiased video about a very polarising topic!

[@FootballIconic]

Where is his gofundme? Guy is clearly struggling. Haha thanks man!

[@dafunkyshit]

@@FootballIconic Haha yeah poor guy 😥

[@SarthakSabharwalMusic]

@@FootballIconic I'd donate 5 bucks. 😭 Rupees, not pounds.

[@phomo561]

@@SarthakSabharwalMusic 😂😂😂 good one

[@aaditrangnekar]

@@FootballIconic damn you lost all credibility when you said that

[@ayanbasu11]

I have been a Manchester United fan since I was 5 years old. My dad introduced me to soccer (I live in the United States) at that age and I started playing it in my town youth leagues. At the time when I was a kid, I did not know that Ronaldo played for Manchester United; in fact, the reason I fell in love with Man United was Wayne Rooney. As I got older, I realized who Cristiano Ronaldo was and the type of person he was, as well as learning what clubs he played for. I originally believed him to the outspoken pretty cocky boy against the level headed and quiet playmaker that was Lionel Messi. But 2022 was the year I truly felt bad for Ronaldo. He lost a child at birth, had many issues with the manager and playes at Man U and with his recent issues with Portugal, I couldn't help but feel for him. Thank you @FootballIconic for helping me realize the bigger scope on Ronaldo's life and mentality. I knew a majority of this, I just needed clarafication for myself. I have been a life-long Lionel Messi and Man United fan, but I will ALWAYS respect, love, and admire Cristiano Ronaldo.

[@saifabidalbloushi]

Lesson: NEVER rejoin a broken club.

[@FootballDrawn]

Unless you're Zlatan...It worked well for him 😀 But yeah, I agree

[@saifabidalbloushi]

@@FootballDrawn i dont think milan was "broken" per say..

[@theodoricboahen8709]

@@FootballDrawn If you looked at their team from that season. It wasn't really that broken... I belief people are overrating that ibra brought the level of Milan to where they know are.

[@jamesbowen5167]

He’s referring to Zlatan joining United in 2016/17; but not sure if finishing 6th is success …

[@noone6953]

@@jamesbowen5167 they won europa league with ibra at least

[@VisitGabriel]

Mate, love the amazing work you do. Your videos are not only informative and funny, but rewatchable. As a Man United fan, and one who idolized Ronaldo as a kid, this saga has been tough to watch as it's played out. To watch a club legend's relationship with the club sour, a legend who, in his first stint, we got to see grow from boy into the world beater he became, is heartbreaking. I can only hope that with the passage of time Ronny has only good things to say about his time in Old Trafford. And speaking of another legendary # 7 ... Can we please get a video of Beckham's time at Old Trafford??

[@arnabroy832]

These are the attributes that made CR7 who he is, always knew that its gonna haunt him later in his career

[@ThatGuy-tx4vm]

It was never his fault though. Ten hag is to blame. He is as arrogant as they come. He didn't bench ronaldo for any tactical reason at all... because if that was the case then why would he keep playing trash like antony and weghortz? Because of nepotism. He played weghortz because he is dutch and antony because of his ajax past... that is the sign of a terrible coach who doesn't think hard about what he does. His season points wise and trophy wise was nearly identical to solskjaers 2020-21. 74 points vs 75 and solskjaer only lost the carabao cup because he actually had to play a real team in the competition(man city), unlike ten hag

[@wtfamiactuallyright1823]

The legend. I still don't think he's anywhere near done yet and this could be a good thing for Utd, who knows.

[@willmadu4467]

Football iconic coming through just before a meal 😂

[@Sajid_A829]

Literally about to eat rn.

[@isamac2097]

Ikr. Gold.😅

[@TheNiiinjaa]

Lol same

[@samuelogunlere6589]

iswr

[@FirashAdryan]

Best. Feeling. Ever.

[@genesy4311]

I'm not a huge Ronaldo fan but I think everyone has to respect how good he is. Everyone has had a bad season and I feel he's too good to not bounce back although it might only be at his next club

[@viralthing6011]

💀

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

Ronaldo has always been like that. It’s only now that his antics got the better of him because he no longer is good enough to compensate for his tantrums. He relied on athleticism to compensate for his, comparatively, lower talent than Messi. Messi, on the other hand, can rely on his intelligence and technical ability to drop deeper whilst still being a world-class player.

[@dasurmel1424]

cr7 is a limited footballer. he has high xg cause he has high shots per90. but he is a rather poor dribbler, passer and has basicly no defensive value. all thats is fine if he can make up for it but as soon as he lost his physical attributes he is done. he just cant play from deeper and isnt flexibel plus his ego prevents him from taking a step back. so yeah one of the better players in history will fall flat on his nose cause his ego is too big to except reality.

[@ThatGuy-tx4vm]

​@@DBrealmadrid9606Flawed logic. Ronaldo at 37 is certainly better than antony and weghortz, yet ten hag benched ronaldo and played those scum.

[@mysteriousM8]

It is really sad that this isn’t working out

[@dfwherbie8814]

ALL great players, and I mean ALL, have big egos. That’s why they’re great. People who aren’t on that level will never understand.

[@sithmir]

I've been a Ronaldo fan since I can remember. Since I don't support my local team due to various reasons, I gravitated towards the man that was on the cover of PES 08 on my PS2. Growing up watching him justified that interest, he was and still is the best football player that I have ever seen. It is sad that he is being treated this way, I understand the reasoning behind the club's actions, but it is heartbreaking to see. I hope he moves on to Lisbon, plays champions league, win the world cup and with that signature ronaldo ego and spite that has made him climb to the very apex of the game, score a goal to eliminate united from a european comp.

[@maksneto]

Do you have past media experience by any chance? You have a very compelling delivery for information.

[@FootballIconic]

Haha thanks! Nope, just a dude with too much time

[@dregriffey24]

It's sad to see honestly but hopefully they can find some neutral ground and allow him to leave. Him leaving so soon probably wasn't a part of his plan but it's better to leave than stay and waste the last couple years in your career.

[@Abdi-libaax]

United should trigger his last year on his contract and keep him on the bench.

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

@@Abdi-libaax Terrible idea

[@alexmanai1953]

@@Abdi-libaax yep, show him who is boss

[@cinecfull3733]

@@Abdi-libaax that might be the worst financial advice of the day 😂

[@Abdi-libaax]

@@cinecfull3733 people will still buy Ronaldo shirts

[@DarthwRath]

He is one of the greatest goalscorers ever, that's just the fact. Unfortunately he has always been all about himself. That's not news if you have been watching football for the past 15 years. He demands the ball, throws tantrums when things don't go well for him and is obsessed with his stats (even more obsessed with his rivalry with in my opinion, The GOAT = Leo Messiah). Sure, some would call me bias because I bleed blaugrana and Messi is why i even watch football. He is just lightyears ahead of everyone else on and off the pitch. But yeah, this was expected. With age, Ronaldo will lose his sharpness and his negative qualities will overshadow the positives. He relied on his physique so much and you can't blame him. That's just how he plays and he's bloody great at it for a almost 2 decades. While Messi understands he's not gonna pinball-dribble for 50 yards every 10 minutes anymore with age. So he changes his playing ways. He's more of a playmaker than a poacher with age. Conserving his energy for little burst here and there when needed. It is a gamble though because both of them don't press much. But Messi doesn't need to score or assist to have a great game. He's just something else entirely. They are very different players as well etc etc. That's my take. I will not entertain "pEnAlDo or pEsSi" comments. Those are cancers of the planet and i despise both of those shit slinging nonsense. Another good video from you btw. Cheers.

[@Niimerium]

I definitely agree with you. I’m a Ronaldo fan and i go on banter with friends to talk shit about Messi but i respect him and dont hate him at all because what is there to hate? I dont understand how people hate on any of these two players who are the 🐐 s of this generation. It’s gonna be a long time before we can ever call Halaand and/or Mbappe even close to these two. Prove that you can play at highest level for 10+ years then you are closer to these two else nah.

[@Abdi-libaax]

Fair point, kinda sad seeing his decline but it will happen to every player at some point.

[@zirbto5749]

The problem I see with Messi the playmaker is can he do it against a big team last year real verratti was the better midfielder. I am just not sure if his output against big teams just with playmaking is enough. Cause he doesn't defend doesn't run much. With these kinds of players it's always will their good qualities outshine their bad ones. At some point it will not and that point has happened with Ronaldo. He can play make but it's always hard to adapt your playstyle against the smaller teams it doesn't really get exposed but Ronaldo as example never really was a lone forward he even as a striker was best playing off someone. Against worse teams it works but against the big teams the small things you do that are wrong for your position can really break things. Last year Messi was also trying to play make against Madrid but it wasn't really working. He could be better now but until now there wasn't a test this season.

[@ziplock8316]

Barring a handful of goals here or there, Ronaldo's last 10-12 years career can be summed up simply in goal tally figures. You don't need to watch his goals cause they are nothing but fuckall tap ins and penalties. There is nothing to enjoy about this mans gameplay. Conversely, Leo's goals are not just figures, you are always in for a treat the way he executes his goals. His assists and vision of the game are world apart as well.

[@Abdi-libaax]

@@ziplock8316 that's bullshit 10 years ago Ronaldo would score very good goals. He has scored all types of goals Haaland is only 22 and scores Tap in goals and nobody gives a fuck. Ronaldo has scored some of the most amazing goals so nice try.

[@nathanhewkin4923]

Love your videos man, keep up the good work!

[@kwesiafari605]

It’s great how consistently you’re uploading nowadays , not only on Fridays. Nice 👍

[@Animator22538]

I would let him upload whenever he feels is best I don’t think anybody should be rushed but it’s definitely nice to have more of his content

[@juancarlos131291]

Biggest mistake in his career was leaving RM. He had it all.

[@Qwami]

He got greedy... Wanted way too much money... Perez wasn't gonna let him do a messi to Real Madrid

[@hamzamushab]

@@Qwami he honestly deserved it tho. He brought millions even billions to the club

[@Random13Guy]

Can't agree more

[@Qwami]

@@hamzamushab oh really?? Look at what happened to Barca and say that again

[@reallynotme78]

@@hamzamushab Real Madrid would've been in the same situation as barca if Ronaldo never left his demands were really high and Perez and him had a bad relationship because of the ego of both

[@FootballDrawn]

I remember making a video on why I won't have Ronaldo at my Milan in summer, and was called crazy by a select few😁😁 Brilliant video, as always ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@FootballIconic]

Nah I'm with you on that, man!

[@moumenrezaei1330]

I actually watched that one...the one with the face reveal

[@Rossoneri2]

Probably Ronaldo fans

[@mitar35]

I mean we do have zlatan he doesnt press much either, only problem is ronaldos wage

[@suryanarayanan1964]

@@mitar35 he pushes his teammates and brings a demanding yet positive attitude though…. Which is certainly a significant reason for Milan’s renaissance….Pioli was the brains and zlatan was the heart….Couldn’t say the same for ronaldo

[@harshvenigalla1221]

Really sad to see. I would really want United and Ronaldo to part in good terms.

[@gwynbleidd10]

I first discovered this channel when the Messi/copa america video came up in my feed, and I have been in love ever since. Even though I also have always believed that Messi is superior to CR7 by quite a large margin, I also have always held a ton of respect for Ronny. Seeing him on the bench week after week actually hurts me, its almost like a beautiful animal in a cage, it just leaves a sour aftertaste. Recently it feels like all the old untouchables has been going through some kind of rough patches, whether it be the Rodgers and Bradys of the world, or the Messis and Ronaldos. Its almost a melancholic beauty in it, as it reminds you that everything in this world is finite, and you should appriecitate the moments while they last. I'll be rooting hard for both Argentina and Portugal in the upcoming WC, would be such a good storyline for either of them. EDIT: Well that was an insane foreshadowing, I cant believe Argentina and Messi actually did it :D

[@pattoman5568]

I mean Cristiano isn't even the best Ronaldo.

[@TK_Brainslug]

I remember during the summer he wanted to come to Bayern or at least that was the rumor. Great video as usual btw

[@pyrotgr3204]

He was even publicly rejected in a interview if I remember correctly

[@Abdi-libaax]

Nobody wanted him

[@Abcdefg-rk8jk]

Everybody rejected him

[@anonanon2614]

Bayern is one of the most financially cautious teams in Europe. They would never sign a 37 year old for 500k/week. A standalone star player that demands the play to be shifted around him is the exact opposite of Bayerns philosophy

[@DKRsixnine]

Well, he clocked out of United and is now officially in Al-Nassr. I’ve always been convinced Messi is the GOAT, but have a lot of respect for Ronaldo, and seeing this is kind of sad.

[@bakedbeans5494]

Ronaldo deserves no respect.

[@ketancardases3678]

@@bakedbeans5494 you ain't a messi fan you're just a Ronaldo hater

[@masroorahmadbani1712]

He could have done great as a super sub like Ole and give his all and press in the last minutes to score. Great content as always keep up the good work.

[@mstaken7716]

Super sub for what? Sub in 80th or 85th mins of the game?

[@hellyeahdude]

@@mstaken7716 yes

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

That doesn't really make sense if the starter ahead of you isn't any better than you! Only thing Rashford has over Ronaldo is running

[@dan-uw7er]

@@RafaelSantos-di5yw and joining the pre season, when the new coach implemented his idea. Meanwhile Ronaldo refuse to join the team, guess what happened?

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

@@dan-uw7er His idea led to losing first two games then being forced to change it up! Losing pre-season issue could've been resolved with getting fitness in the background in U23 games but from the first 45 minutes vs Brighton they were in huge trouble and bringing CR7 on with no pre-season was hope that he would get them out of trouble

[@FrttMs]

I love that Ten Hag has the balls to tell Ronaldo off.

[@auwalismailsulaiman605]

Even if he's the one in the wrong? You're probably a Hater

[@FrttMs]

@@auwalismailsulaiman605 Nobody should feel bigger than the club they play for.

[@auwalismailsulaiman605]

@@FrttMs How do you know that's how he feels? Someone that played for United the same week he lost his child? Or is it because he left a few mins early? News flash, most United legends have done alot worse, and have never gone through this type of scrutiny or bashin.

[@sunnydforfree7145]

@@FrttMs expect when the club doesn’t operate like a club than certain players should.

[@FrttMs]

@@auwalismailsulaiman605 By that logic, how do you know that isn't how he feels?

[@Shane39]

It's kinda weird that Zlatan has been best post Fergie signing till now(imo) who was bought for free, while Utd spent 100s of millions on transfer. I'm glad he's at Milan 🔴⚫

[@bo4Elite]

They had a real manager back then!

[@AdrianKidd1985]

I don't think only "ego" was the worst thing behind Ronaldo's failure at United... There were many factors: he not fitting on the squad's scheme, his ability being way reduced due to age (even though I admit he's in top condition compared to many other younger ones in his place) and mostly... Being the eye of the hurricane. He used to be the center of everything and now... He's not anymore. I suppose that is what bothers him most.

[@bakedbeans5494]

Ronaldo is an egostical footballer who can't accept that he's finished.

[@AdrianKidd1985]

@@bakedbeans5494 well... You said in 2 lines what I struggled to say in 15 😂

[@strength_by_forge]

Zlatan was an older player and we won silverwear. You don't have to counter press to win games and leagues, in fact I'd argue unless you have a top quality scouting network and only plan to have players for 4 years, it can't be done for long, look at Liverpool. Identity is the key, countering would suit ronny great. Just people are copying the the pressing narrative

[@ZexaXIII]

Why do people say we Man Utd fans disrespected Ronaldo? We were singing his name against Chelsea. We also sang "VIVA RONALDO" in the exact same match he left. I don't even think any other club will do that when he does the exact same thing to them. CR7 is my favourite player ever but he was wrong and no one should defend such behaviour. We just want this situation to end with both ETH and CR7 happy.

[@jjj8317]

We? No. The club. You are just some dude on the internet. And the club has been mediocre as a whole for years. They brought him back just so man city didn't have him, but knwoing full well his playing style, and the fact he score a lot of goal last season while playing in a mid team, they just outright made him a sub. If the club doesn't want him, they should waste his time. He is beloved players by millions. Let people and the players enjoy his last season.

[@jcc8019]

Cristiano Ronaldo represents a clear example of talent and passion for football who, through discipline, persistence, perseverance and hard work, has risen to the top of his career. The word EGO is the weapon that the Media has created against Cristiano Ronaldo and used by the loser and haters to thrown stones to him. Cristiano Ronaldo fouls is his moral… anti-bribery and anti-laundry

[@Epicentremadfut]

aged very well

[@MOONSPORTS]

I genuinely love your content bro. Bless up

[@rmnstr604]

Ronaldo had an OK first seaon at united. But the team scored less goals then the seasons before his arrival. Same story at Juventus. Other players just perform worse with him on the pitch.

[@shimarin1647]

how is juventus now? lol they must have improved since he's not there right? united only managed to finished 2nd cus every other team was shit that season

[@rmnstr604]

@@shimarin1647 Before Ronaldo came they were winning back to back titles and challenging in the CL. After he came they won nothing.

[@nikapua21]

Your videos are always top quality man...how don't you have more subs? Keep it up man you'll make it to a mil one day!

[@michaelyau4163]

Not sure if his colleagues are feeding him enough. I see alot of selfishness in the group of youngsters in MU. Shooting blindly, hoping for a Puskas award. I am no Ronaldo fan, but I feel him, when you are the targetman, but nobody feeding you enough, and you get the blame for the fall because you are the super star of the team. Its a sad story. I would be frustrated too. I just felt that they need a playmaker to make things happened. It is just ridiculous to bench your previous season top scorer.

[@jaip7399]

Football is a team sport Being top scorer dosen't mean anything. Man Utd Season 20/21 Scored 72 Goals, Finished 2th Man Utd Season 21/22 Scored 56 Goals, Finished 6th Ronaldo has always played for himself, he rather score a goal than win a game

[@noone6953]

@@jaip7399 at least you speak the truth. Cr has always been like this. Remember Gareth bale’s incident?

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

@@jaip7399 Jaip, read this carefully! I don't know if you get how football works but if you score, you're helping your team win the game! If you don't get the rules of football, I'll teach you one of the rules: To win the game, you need to outscore the opponent! Running stats, pressing stats and passing stats don't win you anything in football!

[@noone6953]

@@RafaelSantos-di5yw shows how deluded you are. Goals wins game, defence wins titles. Have you heard of that quote ? There is more to football then just scoring goals. If like you said it’s only about out scoring the opponents… wouldn’t it be smarter to play with 10 strikers and 1 goal keeper ?

[@RafaelSantos-di5yw]

@@noone6953 Goals win games, winning games wins titles

[@thegrindpodcastwithdanielr3781]

A lot of people tend to forget that he recently lost one of his twin babies, I can only imagine what that must do to someone.

[@wloonie]

To most it's a disaster. To the narcissist like him, not much. Have in mind that most of his kids were born under contract with surogate mothers and never met them. Those rumours about him being gay look viable.

[@globalnationalismyoutube]

@@wloonie How can you say such a terrible thing about someone? Everybody loves their kids. Of course Ronaldo loves them as well. He must have been devestated by his loss.

[@Cia_M1986]

@@wloonie wtf does being gay have to do with any of it, first off? Second - I love Messi. I'm a Messi stan. But what you're saying is abhorrent. You have no proof that the man is a narcissist, or that he doesn't love his children. Stop.

[@wloonie]

@@Cia_M1986 About love for his children, true, I have no proof. For being a narcissist, it screams out loud. Also, I'm not really a fan of political correctness just for sake of conformity.

[@btdaniels9028]

Honestly this argument about the “pressing” style is a bit useless, in the recent times especially since Rangnick came in, there was a change in Ronaldo’s form of defending, he started pressing more, the problem was there was no unity in doing so. Even Rashford doesn’t press for 90 mins lol so it just boils down to the relationship between the manager and Ronaldo.

[@dogdog2635]

Yeah that’s what I don’t get. This whole idea that Ronaldo is a problem cause he doesn’t press is bullshit. You’re telling the other 9 players are pressing far more ? Bullshit and he’s a striker ffs

[@momotheone9700]

Exactly if you watch the games, sancho and rashford dont press for 90 minutes, so why is ronaldo, whose 37, under so much pressure to press for 90 minutes if rashford whose 24 and sancho whose 22 are not pressing for 90 minutes? The fuck? The point of a team is for teammates to play for each other, when ronaldo is on the field they dont even pass to him even when hes clear, if they fought to get the ball to the striker, then the striker is gonna return the favour and score for them, that can be the same wven now

[@shimarin1647]

most of them are messi fangays and haters who knows little to absolutely nothing abt football and a bunch of clown medias wanting clicks

[@r3zaful]

@@dogdog2635 ronaldo pressing style doesnt resemble a deep lying forward, the role we need. You can chase the ball like mad Dog id you dont have the natural abilty to do so then its pointless, and let me tell you ronaldo is a crap deep lying forward, full stop.

[@r3zaful]

@@shimarin1647 there is pressing system in bruno and cavani/martial just ronaldo is incapable to play as deep lying forward. You want to know? I can explain it to you but take it with a grain of salt.

[@paulgernah9990]

Mbappe doesn’t press, didn’t do any defensive work in the World Cup, why should CR7 press at 37?

[@masudbillah6196]

You do realise Mbappe is far more valuable at age 24 compared to a 37 Cr7.

[@yemi3266]

Always nice to hear your takes.

[@bijanadhikari7928]

Man you are spot on about pretty much everything here. And his recent interview just highlights it.

[@gregoriuspascalis500]

Even Ibra willing to do the run for the pressing Milan side. I heard the saying once you become arrogant, you would stop improving, is this what happened here? I don't know if Ronaldo is arrogant or that is just his body limitations, after all pressing in serie a and premier league is different

[@ericvalencia1127]

Recently discovered your channel, in love with the content man 💯

[@tumppuman]

I never believed for a second that Ronaldo was going to City. United got played by his agent. What would Pep do with a player like Ronaldo?! Nothing!

[@beard6329]

he doesn't need ronaldo lol

[@THM2008]

City have done it to United loads of times. They dictate who United sign. They did it with Fred and Maguire as well 😂

[@benedictjajo]

Oh please CR7 alone has more CL than Pep and Man City combined. No wonder they never win the CL. They never had and still don't have player of Ronaldo's calibre

[@THM2008]

@@benedictjajo Ronaldos calibre? He's not the player he was 5/6 years ago hes finished 😂

[@benedictjajo]

@@THM2008 0 UCL, just swallow that and be humble.

[@darrylmaina1467]

Loving the new weekly uploads!!!!

[@robertmason6366]

This has aged well. I think we can all agree that Ronaldo is a spoilt brat who should be more humble considering his upbringing. Hes well past it and everyone sees this apart from Ronaldo, his mum, piers Morgan and man utd glory fans.

[@arkarmoethouk2445]

A lot of wingers/forwards gradually shifted to playmaking in their later years to adapt better in the games. Like how Ryan Giggs slowly transformed into a playmaker around 2006 and continued to play on as an important part of the team for a few more years. Messi also has almost completely turned into a player maker now. Those who don't, seem to die out really quickly, as their physicality starts declining. CR7's progression was an opposite one. I guess it was around 2013 when he decided to abandon his winger traits, in search of even more goals and gradually became a target man. It worked for years, actually. But now, when he's not scoring, he doesn't really seem to contribute anything else to the team and sadly, he cannot adapt to any new role anymore. Always wanting to be the absolute best, this is where his frustrations come in, to an extent of this situation. He could've gone to MLS and boost his 'brand' but he still seems to be very threatened that someone else will surpass his records, in UCL for example.

[@adityaiyer3172]

Lol what u mean he isn't scoring. He isn't even getting to play. If he can't play he can't score

[@shuraamano]

@@adityaiyer3172Lol. Still the highest record and number 3rd goalscorer last season. That's more than what you can do in a lifetime or 3-4 of your generation could.

[@adityaiyer3172]

@@shuraamano yup

[@gerardomalazdrewicz7514]

@@adityaiyer3172 When he is the field, he isn't scoring either.

[@adityaiyer3172]

@@gerardomalazdrewicz7514 he is

[@matthewsengendo6302]

When Ronaldo came back i nearly cried of joy it was a moment of joy seeing Ronaldo back in the prem was huge then 1 year later we are having this drama it shocking seeing this cause it mirrors the return of cm punk in pro wrestling both joyful and yet 1 year later it's a sad moment

[@wessaizen5534]

I love the fact that i like the video before even watching it cuz i know it is going to be good, I hope you keep that up.

[@jayak397]

Who else is here after the "betrayal" interview?

[@georgikostov6062]

Let’s see what he will do in second half of the season? Fresh mentality, with new coach, new club, new players, new tactics etc! Let’s don’t forget now he will do whole mid season preparation not like pre season when he obviously can’t done it with his family problems. 😉

[@diezgp]

In Saudi Arabia.

[@georgikostov6062]

@@diezgp yeah…We took the L🥲

[@philipnyoro8756]

This is more relevant now

[@clayx39]

fr

[@rudymarroquin397]

Xavi even said in a recent interview that’s on KZbin that a lot of the players that are considered the best are at their full potential because their Im the perfect position and chemistry that they can perform their best at, that’s part of what Ronaldo is struggling with Manchester

[@shuraamano]

Unless, they aren't in full potential and third best. They are the worst United squad I think ever exist.

[@r3zaful]

@@shuraamano worst squad was 2012 gibson and others. Premier league wasnt that competitive back then, nowadays the league standard is skyroketed to oblivion started from 2017, i'm unifed fan myself, i can guaranteed that even sir alex will struggle to keep up witth current younger generation of Premier league coacbes.

[@r3zaful]

@@shuraamano and let me tell you, New coacbes are very RIGID. Fergie would let ronaldo express himself, tuchel, ten hag or pep will instantly bench a player who doesnt listen to their order even if he score 10 goals in 3 matches. Very rigid, direct and systematic.

[@arthurmorgan332]

Let's be honest. Ronaldo always played as a striker. He was never as skilled as Messi. Once Ronaldo got old, he lost his pace and then his accuracy. He has nothing left to give to his team. Meanwhile Messi can still assist and dribble to help his team out.

[@fajrulnaufal]

Should’ve went to city honestly, look at how haaland is playing now with minimal pressing but still a guaranteed starter and bag goals

[@shimarin1647]

doesn't that just prove that the whole pressing argument was literal bullshit? im a city fan and i've see haaland press less than ronaldo lol only difference is haaland has 9 others who does that job as a unit while ronaldo doesn't

[@ImStillNotGoodWithNumbers]

I was looking foward for your take on the Ronaldo situation.

[@sjsucks673]

Honestly the current united system doesn't suit him at all. Look at haaland, mbappe,messi,lewa,benzema, they're not expected to press because they're in control with high percentage of possession. On the other hand united gets pounded by the opposition so ronnie cannot sit back and wait. You can beat epl big boys without intense counter pressing (ex: real madrid). Remind me how much did benzema press last season? Or even lewa?

[@shimarin1647]

the whole pressing argument was made by haters with no football knowledge and clown medias. no number9 would run around the pitch like a headless chicken. blaming a striker for not pressing while ur whole team is crap, incompetent and lazy

[@giankarlocyprus8590]

Anyone knows if he managed to score againist my team OMONOIA FC? Because he showed that his personal achievements are bigger than his club.

[@arjunsatheesh7609]

I wondered why Manchester United wanted him back. Any team that picks up CR7 is going to have to cover in pressing for him, there is no doubt about that. CR7 would fit beautifully well in a team that does everything right except the goal-scoring part. It might not happen but something like a Leicester City or a Newcastle United might benefit from having him play during the second half of most games if not as a regular starter who gets subbed out later. There will have to be a second striker / midfielder who may not be a top goal scoring threat but is good at pressing immediately. This second player either gets subbed on or off for him. Even though it is not a serious consideration, Atletico Madrid could take him and rotate him with Angel Correa for example. A team will have to play around him to get the best results and most "Europa League" teams can benefit from having a well thought out tactic built around him. Of course, I am just speculating and most of these teams have a good shot in the UCL anyway but if they can get CR7 for a reasonable salary, they can consider building around him. It is no doubt, worth it. Edit - Looks like he is going to Saudi Arabia after all. He knows what suits him best.

[@nik700]

There's also the fact of his playstyle. Ronaldo is a very physical player, he has a lot of muscle power that he used in his prime to be faster and strike stronger than the average player, even more than the best players. But keeping up that level of strenght at 37 is an impossible task. Don't get me wrong, the man has quality beyond raw power, but a lot of that quality is dependant of his physical performance.

[@selma4463]

your videos are the highlight of my week baby

[@v.Toro.]

Those mercurial boots are still the best for my play style. I've tried to switch but it's not the same. Thanks Ronaldo

[@fyoutube9410]

Seen CR7 grow up at utd. But i've been faily ambivalent to him once he left to RM the first time. I was not convinced he was the way to go when he returned. One of the reasons Ronaldo and Rooney flourished is that SAF got rid of RVN and that relentless need to constantly try and feed the superstar striker freed up their games to be more fluid and effective. Ronaldo effectively because RVN for this particular iteration.

[@NotSoFakeTaxi]

I’m a simple man. I see a football iconic video and I click. Keep pumping out this quality content Tinashe (I hope I spelt that right). Love the videos and they are always quality. You deserve more subs but don’t worry they will come. Been subbed for a year or so now and watch every vid. Keep up the good work brother

[@jurassic_7901]

For me the problem is that just last season he was the one who "carried" that team, the worst ManU team in recent years, getting them thru the UCL group stages and managing to get a Europa League Spot that was almost taken by West Ham, being the top scorer of the club and the 3rd on the whole league behind 2 guys that were performing like crazy at the time and both in top 4 teams. I get that "No player is bigger than the club" but saying that he was part of the "plan" and then making the guy who you know has one of the biggest egos in the world get benched after that season? Hell imagine it was another player or even yourself that gets that treatment after performing like he did in the prior season, that's straight up humiliating, at least for me...

[@skendae9152]

You should make a video on Aston Villa’s potential under Emery.

[@sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317]

You could see some of CR7’s true colours when he’s prepared to engage in the pantomime of him ‘maybe getting some decisive contact on the ball’ and maybe being credited with a clutch goal for his country. He knows before any of us it was Bruno’s stat… I think if CR7 celebrated for Portugal first and himself second, he’d have less critiques to contend with. The phrase ‘You’d rather look good and lose than look bad and win’ hasn’t ever been more pertinent. Obviously the guys is a Deadset freak of nature and we all have egos, but it’s almost as though if his team secures a major W and there’s no gloss or plaudits being directly attributed to him, it’s a dead rubber.

[@mrsam0496]

Right now the great CR7 is a distraction. This doesnt bode well for legacy however great you are. He is now a distraction to ManU and Portugal but still lethal. His ego took over at Madrid and went overboard at Juve. He will not thrive in big teams now, he is better served saving mid teams. But you feel for him because he is still very top level fit and can go on for the next 5 years and still wants top team football. Well he has to check his ego. His peer Messi seems humble and now has a World Cup. CR7 should retire to save his legacy

[@wandilesbo1701]

Ay men😁 your intros are always good

[@tyroned1904]

The disrespect by the pundits and media is unreal. Ronaldos work ethic is higher than the entire ManU squad combined. The team is playing shite since 10 years. And now their top scorer is the problem? I am Dutch and like Ten Hag. But this is him being a „tough guy“. Dont want him? SELL HIM. But letting him rot on the bench ? Please. Not his place to treat CR7 like this.

[@noone6953]

They are playing better without him? So what’s your point. A manager’s role is to win games. Not please a 37 years old diva and his fanbase

[@leemc5646]

Keep him then and see how that goes for you

[@zegsi364]

If I was Ronaldo, I wouldve left Madrid after winning my first Champions League with them... A 30 year old Ronaldo couldve won another CL with Juventus and wouldve made him the second player in the history of football to win the CL with 3 different teams... The first being Clarence Seedorf the legend.

[@acacia8261]

Not very smart i think, it's not a guarantee to win ucl with juve. Madrid didn't win it because of ronaldo alone but because cl was in their dna (they even won it last season without ronaldo), as good as cr7 was he ain't gonna just win a ucl with juve so casually

[@eniolaelisery1503]

@@acacia8261 that’s very true and you do have a great point, however Juve’s midfield between 2014-17 was actually pretty solid so CR7 would’ve still been cooking and bagging goals, so they would’ve had a good chance

[@jjj8317]

Man u, Man city, Chelsea, Madrid, and Barcelona are my most hated teams. They buy players just so the completion doesn't have them. They are willing to let a player be wasted away if it means that their enemy won't have that extra edge. Manchester United lost their soul more than a decade ago. They bought this man who can play better than most players today, bench him, have a horribly inconsistent and uncohesive team around him, and just blame it all on him. If you don't want him don't buy him.

[@shuraamano]

They want him only for the shirt sales. The newer generation of Man Utd fans disrespecting him while the older one forgot he is one of the reason 2000 United glory era. What a complete joke.

[@markm3988]

He's pissed he's not playing. Maybe he's handling it in a way some people like or maybe he isn 't. But it is what it is. I agree with Keane. I would be more concerned if Ronaldo was ok with not starting.

[@oumerseid8180]

Very very good in depth look at the whole thing. Thanks as always bro

[@tshiamomogopudi1468]

Bruv as a South African you inspire me to start my own channel one day❤

[@mullaoslo]

To be fair in Ronny wanted to keep his first place spot mabye he should have worked even harder to save the manager that signed him

[@momotheone9700]

He performed

[@utsavmenon1505]

This video hasn't aged well, cause United are nowhere good without him. Using this man as a scapegoat at United is nothing but a distant memory. I don't think it's Ronaldo, but the rest of the squad who stopped evolving with football. Had they even done half of what cristiano has done, they would've won league cups long ago.

[@sonofapollo6814]

" Even at his physical prime he never used to press relentlessly .....track back" ...I disagree with you on this. The front 3 of Ronaldo, Rooney & Tevez were beasts in this regards, and yes they tracked back. remember his shots from 40 yeards? Those did not happen while he was standing in front of the opposite keeper. There are many vidos of him trcking back and winning the balll and taking on multiples opponents. also he was under Jose at Real Madrid. NO ONE IS LAZY IN A MOURINGHO TEAM.! NO ONE!. I think he is just over that kind of game. Same with Ibra when he came to Man U.

[@syarifairlangga4608]

All of superstars have high ego. Thats what make them better than other player.

[@sylvinkabongo174]

I don't think Ronaldo is finished as many are saying. He just has to come to facts that he is no longer as good as he was in his prime, and times he won't be played for the benefits of the team. He needs to come to terms that his team comes first before him. I believe if he is to go to another bigger club he'll excel very well, and might as well help out with the development of up and coming players

[@aakash2638]

Love your content iconic you are really iconic

[@stevelangridge1755]

Self-confidence isn't a bad thing as long as it isn't misplaced. But Man U let it run away when it re-signed CR. Cavani had played well the previous season but had to give up the 7 on his back to fulfil CR's demands and Man U's shirt marketing department. It was the moment when it was confirmed undeniably that non-football matters are now more important than football.

[@eamonreidy9534]

Its all falling apart. His utd teammates were happier without him. Many of his Portuguese teammates wouldn't pass the ball to him when he appeared in the world cup. The Portuguese public wanted him benched in the world cup. His super fans aside, he is in trouble professionally and his family seem to be an echo chamber so he needs some good friends and colleagues.

[@rodolfo9876a]

The media always makes the lives of players rough, I have a feeling that if maybe Portugal could've had a better chance against Morocco if he was in the starting eleven or subbed in earlier, he does have skill but yeah, he's 37 and it's that end of career moment, and he's not having a good one, I that things get better to him

[@tesdronlaufen4913]

As always a great Video! But you kinda forgot to mention ETH role in the whole affair. He was subbed of before the match vs Tottenham because ETH wanted to him to bei fit for that match and said he would bei playing that particular match. So why subbing him in when the is almost over. He wanted to leave the Club and ETH also wanted him to leave in the Summer. So why wasnt he allowed to? I agree that his behavior is wrong but nobody can say it came out of the blue.

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

No clubs wanted him

[@tesdronlaufen4913]

@@andistheinforitbutso7513 Not for the Money united charged no

[@jaip7399]

@@tesdronlaufen4913 15 mill euros You could buy Jesse Lingard for that

[@kauswekazilimani3736]

No club wanted him. Clubs that wanted him will not pay those wages.

[@TheWafed21]

I'm kind of a positive guy and joyfull sharing with others, because that what life is about, that is how beautiful thing happen, and not seeing like that, not seeing what others do to you to be where you are and not be grateful to it is kind of sad.. i mean i respect what ronaldo has done to football but damn his ego is pathological ! It really kills the vibe!

[@georgikostov6062]

Let’s see what he will do in second half of the season? Fresh mentality, with new coach, new club, new players, new tactics etc! Let’s don’t forget now he will do whole mid season preparation not like pre season when he obviously can’t done it with his family problems. 😉

[@wwechampion]

Are you related to the guy that does Cold Fusion?? Y'all literally have the same voice and cadence of speaking lol

[@ascendedlad1955]

I was waiting for your analysis Thanks for reading all the comments and continue making great videos

[@sanchitrahate]

Ronaldo was not the problem at Manchester United

[@Swaggattack71]

I’d understand if United were losing a lot but we’re actually playing pretty well. CR7 comes off as jealous that the team doesn’t need him. His dickeating fans call it disrespect but he’s been poor and the attack flows better without him starting up top, it just is what it is at this point. Whether the “nobody wants him” rumors are true or not it would be best if he just moves on in January.

[@dazzrods]

i was born in a Liverpool supporting household but for some reason when i seen Giggs playing at 4 years old that was that... Red Devil for life

[@lindseyormsbee]

Ronaldo has won everything there is to win. He has nothing left to prove at the point. I'd be happy to see him go to the MLS and light it up.

[@shimarin1647]

well not everything, there's still the world cup. im just hoping both ronaldo and messi can perform their best cus i want to watch them shine once more

[@mhlengisibiya7177]

Great Video🔥, please do a Messi 22/23 season video

[@dylanmascetta3378]

The other players having blinders on when Ronaldo is on the pitch is so true. Exactly what it felt like as a Juve fan.

[@sk83ryash]

I'm probably wrong about this. But: When I see how Haaland plays in City I can't help but think that Geggenpressing is not the only way. Having said that, I do feel a certain sense of schadenfreude seeing Ronaldo's situation. It's not the ego. It's what happened in 2009 with Kathryn Mayorga. Again, having said that, I do think he's a deadly player. The 3-2 Tottenham game from last season is very fresh in my head.

[@noone6953]

Halaand is physically better than cr. even if cr was in city, he won’t be able to get the numbers of haaland. Especially being able to start every game for 90m. Did you see haaland holding off 2 defenders and getting past them? Cr at 37 won’t be able to do that

[@jaip7399]

It's not about pressing It's about Cr7 movement off the ball He's is just static, hugging defenders for 90min That is why it looks like we are playing with 10 men when he is on the field.

[@r3zaful]

11:15 honestly you can find the turnover and how both wide forward work in the internet if you searching hard enough. But yeah, the main problem with ronaldo and united that dont play goal poaching stiker, we play wide forward as our main goal scorer, with him trying to score alongside rashford(greenwood back then) and anthony means they ALL wants service and to score, if everyone wants to score NONE will. A cheap Deep lying forward like ihenacho might work to replace him.

[@katjerouac]

Ronaldo 100% should've stayed at Juventus. I wasn't feeling pony tail ronaldo but that team fit him perfectly.