The football world was once again shaken when Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly made a shocking statement after an extremely rare meeting with former US President Donald Trump. A player meeting with Trump is something that not many people have the opportunity to experience, but what stirred up public opinion was Ronaldo’s challenging statement when leaving the meeting: “There are things I can do and I’m sure only I deserve them. Messi or Kylian Mbappé… you can’t even dream of, because that’s the ability when…”
That unfinished statement caused the global press to explode and fans to enter a series of endless debates. But the most surprising was the fierce reaction from legendary referee Pierluigi Collina – who is considered a symbol of fairness and discipline in world football. Many sources said Collina was “really angry” when hearing this statement from Ronaldo. He believes that Ronaldo’s arrogance has pushed him past the line that a world-class player should maintain.
A person who used to work with Collina shared that he almost jumped up when he heard CR7’s statement, saying that mentioning Messi and Mbappé in that way was like denying the efforts and dignity of other stars. For Collina, football has never belonged to just one individual, and Ronaldo’s over-exaltation in a political-diplomatic event made things even more serious.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo fans have a different view. They think that CR7 is simply asserting his special position on the field and in social life. Ronaldo has been the face of many international projects, and has met with leaders, businessmen and powerful figures in the world. Therefore, it is understandable that he is confident in his “special ability”. But what made Collina angry was not the confidence, but the way Ronaldo placed himself above the icons of another generation.
Immediately, the media began to speculate about what Ronaldo was referring to. Some people believed that CR7 was preparing to participate in a global campaign that Mr. Trump or many international organizations wanted him to represent. Others thought that the statement was just part of a large media plan that Ronaldo was about to launch.
In any case, the incident created an unprecedented wave of reactions. Messi and Mbappé fans immediately fought back. Ronaldo fans defended their idol. Collina – who has almost never publicly expressed her displeasure with a player – became the center of attention when she was said to have “reached the limit of tolerance” with CR7’s arrogance.
Until now, Ronaldo has remained silent. Collina has not made an official statement. And it is that silence that makes the story more widespread, more ambiguous, and more attractive in a way that no one could have predicted.
