‘It takes away everything you stand for’ – Mikel Obi knocks Cristiano Ronaldo over Portugal Camp walkout

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has said that Cristiano Ronaldo disrespected his nation as a result of incidents like strolling out on the Portugal camp, however nonetheless deserves to be celebrated as his profession approaches its finish.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel famous that Ronaldo has an enormous ego and admitted he was by no means personally a fan of him, but emphasised that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner instructions respect for his historic profession.

 
The commentary follows Ronaldo’s latest apology for leaving the nationwide crew coaching camp, an motion Mikel and others view as a blemish on an in any other case unmatched profession.

Despite these controversies, Mikel believes followers and the soccer neighborhood ought to have fun Ronaldo’s achievements somewhat than focus solely on late-career friction.

“The last thing you will do is to walk out of your national team or your football club as a captain, as someone everybody looks up to,” Mikel stated.

“It just takes away everything you stand for. I do not care what deal he had with the manager or not.

“We must be celebrating Cristiano Ronaldo now in the direction of the tip of his profession.

“He has given so much to football. Even if you are not a Cristiano Ronaldo fan, you cannot deny what he has done for the game.”