Chicharito says Ronaldo’s competitiveness was never arrogance

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Javier Hernandez has defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s character, saying the Portugal and Al-Nassr forward was “very human and very humble” during their time together at Real Madrid. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, the former Mexico striker said Ronaldo’s competitiveness extended even to dinner, but was driven by a desire to be right rather than to prove superiority.

Hernandez said Ronaldo’s confidence is often judged as arrogance because he openly claims credit for his achievements. He also criticised current attacks on Ronaldo, who is 41 and still playing for Portugal and Al-Nassr. Hernandez urged fans not to praise Ronaldo by belittling Lionel Messi, or elevate Messi by diminishing Ronaldo. He said both players deserve recognition.

The Indian Opinion

Football’s laziest arguments still reduce Ronaldo and Messi to opposing camps, while treating confidence as proof of bad character. Hernandez’s account is one former teammate’s view, not a final verdict on a public figure. Nor does private warmth erase the need to assess conduct on the pitch. The fair test is simple: judge each player’s claims against goals, performances and team results across the season, rather than recycled fan stereotypes.

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