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.
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.
However, in a chat with Dubai Eye, Mikel insisted he has always preferred the 37-year-old’s rival, Lionel Messi.
“I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really.”
“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,” Obi Mikel told Dubai Eye.
Mikel Obi blames Ronaldo for going all out in public against his employers, tagging it ‘a horrible scenario’.
“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?”
“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.”
“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.”
“It’s just not right. It doesn’t look right for such a player that has achieved so much in the game.”
When asked if the bombshell interview would have tarnished Ronaldo’s legacy at Old Trafford, Mikel Obi said, “I think a little bit, yeah.”
Even his fans as well right now, they don’t agree with the interview. It’s very hard to defend him.”
Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in five successive tournaments.
The Portugal captain opened the scoring on Thursday, as they beat Ghana 3-2 in a group stage fixture.
