Ronaldo criticises Iceland's 'small mentality'

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Could this guy be any more of an arsehole? Difficult to say but he's trying hard. It would appear that the bitchy little Icelanders and their 330,000 population put a dent in his mountainous ego and he doesn't like that.

 

He makes more money in a year than the entire Iceland squad will in their whole lives but seems to think they should play in a manner that suits him. Boo fuckin' hoo.

 

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo hit out at Iceland's lack of ambition after the two sides drew 1-1 at Euro 2016.

 

The Real Madrid star also refused to shake the hands of the Iceland players after the group match in Saint-Etienne.

 

"I thought they'd won the Euros the way they celebrated at the end," he said.

 

"It was unbelievable. We tried hard to win the game and Iceland didn't try anything. This, in my opinion, shows a small mentality and they are not going to do anything in the competition."

 

Ronaldo, making his 127th appearance for Portugal, said it had been a "lucky night" for his opponents and accused them of putting "the bus in the net".

 

Portugal had 72% of the possession and 26 shots on goal to Iceland's four.

 

"Portugal try to play football and try to win the game," said Ronaldo.

 

"Iceland didn't try anything. They were just defend, defend, defend and playing on the counter-attack."

 

Ronaldo's action have drawn plenty of comment on social media.

 

DunsbyOwl tweeted: "Great Result for Iceland. Shame Ronaldo couldn't show a bit of magnanimity."

 

Paul said: "Just when Ronaldo was winning the footballing world over with his talent, he opens his mouth again..."

 

AndyG added: "Cristiano Ronaldo has just reminded me of all the reason why I just can't like the bloke. Still recall his wink after Rooney's Euro red card."

 

Iceland, appearing in their first major tournament, boast a population of just 330,000 and are the smallest nation to play at a European Championship finals.

 

They finished second in their qualifying group, above Turkey and the Netherlands, who failed to make it to France.

 

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36535204

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Stat Attack

In International tournament Finals, Ronaldo has taken 34 free-kicks (attempts on goal) and scored 0 goals.

 

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James Richardson (Guardian pod)

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Stat Attack

In International tournament Finals, Ronaldo has taken 34 free-kicks (attempts on goal) and scored 0 goals.

 

Source

James Richardson (Guardian pod)

 

No surprise really when he is trying to score from free kicks that are 40+ yards from goal. Someone needs to tell him that the chances of him scoring direct from a free kick from that distance is smaller than if he put the ball into the box for a headed attempt.

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"shows a small mentality and they are not going to do anything in the competition"

 

They have already done something in the competition CR.... They have taken a point of YOU and your team-mates.

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Well done Iceland

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"shows a small mentality and they are not going to do anything in the competition"

 

They have already done something in the competition CR.... They have taken a point of YOU and your team-mates.

 

And what are Portugal going to do in the competition if they can't wear down a team containing a bunch of players almost all of whom play in Europes lesser legaues? That's a problem for the great Ronaldo? Interesting.