Why I Can Never Be Ronaldo's Fan - Mikel Obi Reveals
Emmanuel Igbokwe
Nov 25, 2022
Why I Can Never Be Ronaldo's Fan - Mikel Obi Reveals
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo's excessive ego has prevented him from becoming his fan.
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The Portuguese international who was on the score sheet in the team's 3-2 win over Ghana in the 2022 World Cup on Thursday, recently left Manchester United on mutual agreement after his controversial interview with Piers Morgan.
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However, in a chat with Dubai Eye, Mikel insisted he has always preferred the 37-year-old's rival, Lionel Messi.
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"I've never been a Ronaldo fan really.ÔÇØ
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"For me, when a player has so much ego, I don't really get it. He's never been one of my favourite players and that's why I always go for Messi really,ÔÇØ Obi Mikel told Dubai Eye.
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Mikel Obi blames Ronaldo for going all out in public against his employers, tagging it 'a horrible scenario'.
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"I mean, if someone comes out and gives such an interview, what makes you think, if he signs for your club in January, he won't do the same?ÔÇØ
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"So, I mean, every club is going to be aware of that... but listen, he is Cristiano Ronaldo; he's one of the greatest players ever to have played the game. I think he's going to get another club in January and continue his football career.ÔÇØ
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"But for me, it's just a horrible scenario, he's done so much for the club, and to see it end this way, it's just horrible. On his part, I would say that interview shouldn't have been done, wrong timing as well.ÔÇØ
"It's just not right. It doesn't look right for such a player that has achieved so much in the game.ÔÇØ
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When asked if the bombshell interview would have tarnished Ronaldo's legacy at Old Trafford, Mikel Obi said, "I think a little bit, yeah.ÔÇØ
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Even his fans as well right now, they don't agree with the interview. It's very hard to defend him.ÔÇØ
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Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in five successive tournaments.
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The Portugal captain opened the scoring on Thursday, as they beat Ghana 3-2 in a group stage fixture.
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— Emmanuel Igbokwe