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Ronaldo says it's not about money
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September 6, 2012, Thursday
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CRISTIANO Ronaldo is still "feeling sad" at Real Madrid but denies it's because of money as he committed himself to the Spanish club on Tuesday.
Ronaldo revealed his feelings after scoring twice in a 3-0 victory against Granada in the Spanish league on Sunday, saying professional reasons had made him unhappy at Real without revealing them.
"That I am feeling sad and have expressed this sadness has created a huge stir. I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case," Ronaldo said in a statement.
"At this point, I just want to guarantee to the Real Madrid fans that my motivation, dedication, commitment and desire to win all competitions will not be affected. I have too much respect for myself and for Real Madrid to ever give less to the club than all I am capable of."
Real has not responded to Ronaldo's comments.
The 27-year-old Portugal winger's statement comes after Spanish media has speculated whether his behavior has been part of a contract ploy, a problem with teammates or sour grapes after losing the UEFA award as Best Player in Europe to Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta on Friday.
Spain's top selling sports paper Marca said his salary was 10 million euros a year, putting him 10th on the world list earning half of that of Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o at Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala,
"Salary is one of the reasons for the Madrid player's annoyance," the paper said.
Ronaldo's teammates were just as surprised to learn their star player was unhappy, causing speculation to grow about his future at Madrid.
Kaka also defended Ronaldo but striker Gonzalo Higuain was mystified by his teammate's feelings. Xabi Alonso too had little to add. "I'll only speak for myself, but I'm happy," Alonso said. "He is as he is."
Ronaldo's statement led to tongue-in-cheek questions about the feelings of football figures across the country.
"At Barca, we're all happy," Barcelona club spokesman Toni Freixa said.
Ronaldo revealed his feelings after scoring twice in a 3-0 victory against Granada in the Spanish league on Sunday, saying professional reasons had made him unhappy at Real without revealing them.
"That I am feeling sad and have expressed this sadness has created a huge stir. I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case," Ronaldo said in a statement.
"At this point, I just want to guarantee to the Real Madrid fans that my motivation, dedication, commitment and desire to win all competitions will not be affected. I have too much respect for myself and for Real Madrid to ever give less to the club than all I am capable of."
Real has not responded to Ronaldo's comments.
The 27-year-old Portugal winger's statement comes after Spanish media has speculated whether his behavior has been part of a contract ploy, a problem with teammates or sour grapes after losing the UEFA award as Best Player in Europe to Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta on Friday.
Spain's top selling sports paper Marca said his salary was 10 million euros a year, putting him 10th on the world list earning half of that of Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o at Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala,
"Salary is one of the reasons for the Madrid player's annoyance," the paper said.
Ronaldo's teammates were just as surprised to learn their star player was unhappy, causing speculation to grow about his future at Madrid.
Kaka also defended Ronaldo but striker Gonzalo Higuain was mystified by his teammate's feelings. Xabi Alonso too had little to add. "I'll only speak for myself, but I'm happy," Alonso said. "He is as he is."
Ronaldo's statement led to tongue-in-cheek questions about the feelings of football figures across the country.
"At Barca, we're all happy," Barcelona club spokesman Toni Freixa said.
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