The sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, Elma Aveiro has hit back at Antonio Cassano after the former Italy striker launched an astonishing verbal attack on the Al-Nassr superstar. Two days after Portugal’s star hit the 900 club with his number of professional and international goals, Cassano unleashed a bizarre rant in which he insisted that Ronaldo “cannot play football.”
Outrage Grows Over Attack
Cassano was speaking in relation to Ronaldo being a ‘ball hog’ mentality and has got the fans and pundits thinking twice on these outrageous comments by making reference to his 2009 stint at Real Madrid – just a year before Ronaldo signed for another spell.
Perhaps, the weirdest thing about the timing of Cassano’s comments is that they came on the heels of Ronaldo accomplishing something few players in history have been able to execute.
Ronaldo is more than excellent on the field, and scoring an unprecedented 900 goals in competitive matches is not a testament to his skill but also his hard work, as well as how he manages to stay relevant in such a sport that continues to grow with talent. His legacy has been tarnished by critics over the years, but records like this make it hard to deny that he’s one of the game’s all-time greats.
Elma Aveiro’s Fiery Response
And, in a fiery response on her Instagram page, Aveiro did not hold back in blasting Cassano. She even scorned his credentials as a former player and called him a ball boy. One awakens to such messages ‘. I don’t know this poor guy. No matter, but one thing for him: he is not a 900 goals man. Imagine if he did. They say he was a footballer. They are, I believe incorrect; He was a ball boy at the very least.
Aveiro’s take on the issue is a common view shared by Ronaldo fans who feel Cassano’s accusations are unjustified and out of jealousy or in security. It’s not the first time Aveiro has spoken in defence of her brother. There is no question the pair has retained a good relationship, with Georgina willing to take shots at Ronaldo’s fiercest rival Lionel Messi on social media in recent years.
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This could suggest more than just a personal assessment of Ronaldo in Cassano’s words. It highlights a trend happening in some of sports where former players, many of who feel slighted by the legends being created today, open up with sophomoric disparaging comments to keep attention on themselves. Cassano has had a mixed history with Real Madrid, and it seems as though he is desperate to remain the most talked about ex-footballer.
Cassano may purport to talk about the nuts and bolts of football but his colourful past and utterances often leave those listening wondering just what it is that he seeks. Considering he has enjoyed a colourful career, it is easy to dismiss Cassano’s words as nothing more than provocative rather than contructive criticism.
PicassoMillions of people have lost their lives and livelihoods as countries across the entire globe have grappled with the impact of Covid-19, but every week there are still news stories that make our blood boil. One such example is an announcement last Tuesday from Juventus Football Club that they were about to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for yet another effort to buy the Italian Series A Title – €100 Mn+ assuming all that Ronaldo costs turns out to be new money in or it even happens at all (even this deal stinks).
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Ronaldo posted four goals, five assists and 115.5 points per game in total last season as the leading scorer, but enters Sunday as the only headline-worthy item between Juve clashes. And will play for Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League against Qatari heavyweights Al-Rayyan on Monday. Ronaldo has enjoyed a fine run of form during the current season at Al-Nassr, netting six goals in seven appearances in all competitions. Followers would no doubt be keen to observe he may upload to that tally within the fiercely-contested continental enviornment.
The experience and the talent of Ronaldo will be crucial in guiding his team into a match that could make them take their next step on the international stage. His displays will not only help to drive success for Al-Nassr but also act as a timely reminder to the likes of Cassano just how good one of football’s modern greats truly is.
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Conclusion
Rivalry is nothing new in the footballing world, not just on the field but it also reflects off-field. As a fiery response from Elma Aveiro proves, the Ronaldo family love and loyalty goes deep. As much as his critics may want to discredit the man, Ronaldo just seems to keep on keeping on.
The more he scores, the greater his all-time goalscoring record looks (Meet The All-Time Leading Scorer In Football History), and there can be no real argument about his ability.
