Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo says he does not care what people think of him in the wake of the fall-out from his interview.
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Ronaldo is set to be sacked by United after blasting the club in an explosive interview and saying he has no respect for Erik ten Hag.
Speaking at Portugal’s World Cup training camp, Ronaldo said he was not bothered by the repercussions from his interview and said he speaks his mind whenever he wants.
“Timing is always timing,” said Ronaldo. “From your side it is easy to look at how we can choose timings. Sometimes you write truths, sometimes you write lies.
“I don’t have to worry about what others think. I talk when I want to. Everybody knows who I am, what I believe in.”
The Portuguese star is set to have his contract terminated by United for bringing the club into disrepute. They have already begun the legal process of terminating his deal, which has seven months left and is worth £16m in wages to the 37-year-old.
Asked if winning the World Cup with Portugal would settle the debate over whether he or Lionel Messi is the best player of all-time, Ronaldo said: “No, I don’t see things like that out there.
“Even if I won the World Cup, there would always be this debate. Some like me more, some less. It’s like everything in life. It’s normal.”
“Will the World Cup be the most important competition? Yes, one of the most, it’s a dream to win, but if we didn’t win any more trophies I’d be proud.”
Asked if Portugal can win the World Cup, Ronaldo said: “I believe so. I have this feeling but we need to go slowly and think about the game with Ghana. It’s going to be beautiful to see and this generation is good. I feel good, I’m already recovered and we’ve been doing good practice. I’m fine to start the World Cup in the best way.”
