When comparing Ronaldo’s salary to Khune, who will become one of the South African Premier Soccer League’s best-paid players, it really puts into perspective how vast the gap is between the football’s top earners globally, and those in South Africa. I said before, he’s a very competitive player so I am pleased with that.’. Because he wants everyone to “Live Life Loud”.
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While Oppenheimer was clearly disappointed in Ronaldo’s responses – it’d certainly be good to see Ronaldo use his influential platform to speak out for reform in his sport – his parsing should’ve ended as soon as Ronaldo explained the locker room’s hot topics usually include women, shoes and haircuts.
“I do my profession, my job, I give me all for my club… the rest doesn’t matter to me. I waited every day at Valdebebas [Real Madrid’s training center] from 9am to 2pm just to see him”. They know my passion and respect it. Some may think I’m insane, but that’s the way I am. Fair enough, being a Real Madrid fan myself, I am rather compelled by anything branded “Real Madrid”.
However, Ronaldo – the holder of Fifa’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award – got angry when asked about the controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, snapping his fingers, shaking his head and stopping the interview. He even knows it himself. And the timing is ideal as well, as Ronaldo’s Real Madrid kicks off its La Liga season on August 23rd.
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Shanta actually had a trial with Real Madrid back in 2014, while he has admitted that his obsession with Ronaldo began when he moved to the Bernabeu from Manchester United in 2008.
