“I’m a better person now”

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Better an end with horror than horror without an end – that’s how you could describe the soap about the contract termination of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, a club with a heart. Now the Portuguese speaks about the events of the past months.

At a press conference ahead of Portugal’s international matches against Luxembourg and Liechtenstein, Ronaldo reflects on this “less good phase” of his career – and is grateful to have gone through these difficulties. “Not only as a player, but also as a person. I’m a better person now.”

Cristiano Ronaldo for the next record

The 38-year-old attacker has been playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League since January. He has nine goals and two assists in eight games. The level in Saudi Arabia surprised him positively. Although it is not the Premier League, according to Ronaldo it could become one of the best leagues in the world in the coming years.

That would also help him personally to stay in the national team. After all, the competition for team positions is tough. During the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo was relegated to the reserve. After the bitter elimination in the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, he cried bitter tears. Many wondered: Is one of the greatest footballers of all time saying goodbye to the international scene with these photos?

Now Ronaldo makes it clear: firing was never an issue. “I feel like I’m in the Seleçao for the first time. I like playing for the Seleçao.” As long as he feels that he is counted on, he wants to stay with the national team. “This is my home and I feel very comfortable here.”

Cristiano Ronaldo has already played 196 international matches for Portugal. If mission No. 197 follows in the next few days, the next record will be a fact. During the World Cup in Qatar, he leveled with the current level of Bader Al-Mutawa, who has played 196 international matches for Kuwait. (dti)

Source : Blick