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Ronaldo says critics won't be able to destroy him 'even from a shotgun'

The captain of the Portuguese national team said that he was used to criticism and that he could not control it

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Ronaldo says critics won't be able to destroy him 'even from a shotgun'

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism, saying he did not pay attention to detractors, comparing their attacks with a shotgun shot. The words of the footballer lead Record.

I can’t be 100% honest... I need to be politically correct. I usually say that I have always been very well received, but this year I felt a special warmth. I understand that there are channels that are trying to destroy me, but only with a shotgun. And even then I will dodge the bullet, Ronaldo said.

Forward also noted that he was used to criticism: “I’m already used to the fact that people don’t like me, and I can’t control it.” The fact that half a dozen people do not like me does not affect me.”.

41-year-old Ronaldo will be released on September 24 in the starting lineup of the national team of Portugal for the match of the League of Nations against Wales. The footballer also said that many want to end his career in the national team, but stressed that his motivation is people who want to continue to see him.

Ronaldo has played for Portugal since 2003, he is the top scorer of the national team (146 goals). He became European champion (2016) and two-time winner of the Nations League (2019, 2025).

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