The five time Champions League winner and current Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to his Instagram to release a statement on his behaviour last night, when the Red Devils beat Spurs two goals to nil at Old Trafford. The 37 year old refused to come on as a substitute and walked down the tunnel in a massive sulk.
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As Iβve always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches. That hasnβt changed. I havenβt changed. Iβm the same person and the same professional that Iβve been for the last 20 years playing elite football, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision making process.
I started very young, the older and most experienced players examples were always very important to me. Therefore, later on, Iβve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that Iβve represented. Unfortunately thatβs not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment getβs the best of us.
Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never was. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Soon weβll be together again. πͺπ½ππ½