Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has jumped to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after the ahead was criticised for his controversial actions with membership and nation.
After having his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual consent final month, Ronaldo fell out with nationwide staff coach Fernando Santos and was dropped for his or her World Cup conflict in opposition to Switzerland.
The 37-year-old has come beneath fireplace from managers, followers and pundits alike for his latest actions however Ozil has defended his former team-mate and claimed Ronaldo’s critics ‘simply need to get consideration’.
Cristiano Ronaldo has obtained criticism from managers, followers and pundits in latest weeks
Mesut Ozil (center) jumped to the defence of his former Madrid team-mate on social media
In a post on social media, Ozil wrote: ‘I actually do not get the place this fixed negativity from the press about Cristiano comes from… The Media is simply attempting to get clicks, and pundits who do not have a profession anymore simply need to get consideration along with his large identify and attempt to make him look unhealthy…
‘He’s quickly 38 years outdated – so what is the shock that he would not rating 50 objectives a season anymore? Each soccer fan on the market needs to be comfortable to have seen him enjoying world class soccer for 20 years
‘I do not suppose anybody from the brand new era will be capable of match his numbers once more. He’ll endlessly be in his personal class. Everybody ought to present extra respect to one of many biggest athletes in sports activities historical past.’
Ozil – who presently performs for Turkish aspect İstanbul Başakşehir – spent 4 years enjoying with Ronaldo earlier than becoming a member of Arsenal in 2013.
The duo spent 4 years collectively earlier than the German playmaker joined Arsenal in 2013
Ronaldo’s first controversy got here when he appeared in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan blasting the present commonplace – on and off the pitch – at Manchester United.
Shortly after, the membership confirmed that Ronaldo’s contract had been terminated by mutual consent and that the 37-year-old had develop into a free agent.
The ahead selected to concentrate on serving to Portugal’s World Cup marketing campaign however that dream appears to be crashing down round him after falling out with Santos.
The five-time Ballon d’or Winner was substituted halfway via his aspect’s 2-1 group stage defeat to South Korea and Portugal boss Santos is claimed to be upset with Ronaldo’s response.
It resulted within the former Actual Madrid ahead being dropped to the bench for the conflict in opposition to Switzerland – although Santos insists the choice was purely tactical.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has known as for star participant Cristiano Ronaldo to be left ‘alone’
There had even been stories not too long ago that Ronaldo wished to depart Portugal’s World Cup coaching camp after being dropped for his or her last-16 conflict – however nationwide coach Santos has denied this.
In a press convention previous to their conflict with Morocco on Saturday, Santos stated: ‘He by no means informed me he wished to depart. It is time to end this and cease. He left the dressing room in opposition to Switzerland, warmed up, went out for a run to have fun the objectives along with his teammates.
‘He known as his teammates to thank them for his or her effort however he got here out and left. He marched alone. Let’s depart Cristiano Ronaldo alone.’
The ahead might be hoping to get one other alternative to start out for his nationwide aspect once they tackle Morocco of their quarter-final conflict on Sunday afternoon.
Santos jumped to the defence of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in a latest press convention
Ozil, in the meantime, has been plying his commerce in Turkey for the previous three years after leaving Arsenal in 2020.
After spent two years with high-flyers Fenerbahçe the place he made 37 appearances and scored 9 objectives earlier than becoming a member of present membership İstanbul Başakşehir.
Although he is lengthy been retired from worldwide soccer, Ozil’s face has appeared a number of instances on the Qatar World Cup after Qatari followers {accused} Germany of hypocrisy.
Former Arsenal star Ozil has made only one look for İstanbul Başakşehir this season
