The continuous rise of Cristiano Ronaldo, has left people divided over what he should be seen as, or not, making them either love, or loathe the football legend in the making.
Many love him, because of his great football skills, while others, especially the ladies admire his ripped abdomen and good looks. Others however, support him, because they are Real Madrid, Manchester United, or Portuguese fans.
Those who loathe him mostly, argue that he is arrogant, self-centered, cares too much about his looks, or are fans of Rival club Barcelona, or most specifically, fans of his eternal rival, Lionel Messi.
However, recent events from a football point of view, are set to probably change Ronaldo’s place in history, and how the calendar year of 2016 ends, when the accolades are handed out.
There is no doubt that the Madrid forward’s performance at the just concluded Euros 2016, opens the door for a better chance for the 2016 Ballon d’or award, ahead of rival Messi.
Recall, that Ronaldo has scored over 50 goals for his Real Madrid team in the recently concluded season that started horribly for them.
Recall also, that Manager Raphael Benitez, was relieved of his duties amidst rumours of a rift with Ronaldo and poor results, and was replaced by Zinedine Zidane. This almost cost his focus which gave haters the upper hand.
With a relatively easier draw at the UEFA Champions League, Ronaldo, scored the decisive penalty that brought the 11th title to Madrid in Milan, the victory at the just concluded European Championships, leaving haters with no choice, than to surrender.
Ronaldo’s feat in the past season, has actually humbled his critics, and paved way for more success.
One accolade that was missing however, from the shelves of the two extra-terrestrials of today’s football, Lionel Messi and Ronaldo, were titles with their national teams, and this was often used as an argument to put them down in comparison with other greats, like Maradona, Zidane, Pele, Beckenbauer, Matthäus, etc.
Apparently, the play maker has kept his head up high, working tirelessly to gather more success alongside more haters. Nevertheless, what can the Portuguese do, other than compete for the smallest medal with his least energy.
The 2016 European Championships final game, revealed to the world, a side of Ronaldo that is not often talked about: his dedication to the cause, hunger for victory, patriotism, his attitude as a team player and, as we found out after he was stretchered off the pitch, his coaching skills.
With these latest developments, it is believed that Ronaldo finally realises that he cannot be loved by everyone, and with these newly attained heights of sporting immortality, its possible that he really just does not care anymore if some loathe him.
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