What in the world is eating Cristiano Ronaldo? After scoring against Granada this past Sunday and not celebrating in true Cristano fashion, the world press became concerned. The question? What's up with Cristiano Ronaldo? The answer? Very cagey. He's being reported as saying. "I'm sad, the club knows why..." Hmm??? Trouble brewing at the Bernabau? Not so fast. In June Cristiano was reported as saying he'd like to retire in a Real Madrid jersey, wanting to give his best to that white and black bwin shirt. Now he's sad. Poor thing. But my question is, is he really sad or is he more mad?? Lets analyse the timeline of his sadness.
UEFA player of the year award.
Last Thursday, August 30, was the player of the year award in Monaco. Who won might you ask? No... not Leo Messi, but rather his Barca pal Andres Iniesta, the mid field spiderman (IMO). While it was a shocker to many, thinking Leo Messi was a shoe in (0n top of over 70 goals for last season), none was more shocked than Cristiano, who, while probably used to losing to Messi by now, probably didn't expect to lose to Andres. His face was quite the tell that he was less that pleased, losing again and losing to a Barca player the worst. Maybe he should work on his poker face. But I suppose he took it on the chin and congratulated Iniesta. But it must have stung a little. Losing out, always coming second must suck, especially when you're on top of a truck load of goals yourself, leading man for the La Liga champions 2011-2012, UEFA champion league semi finalist 2011-2012 and Super Copa champions 2012-2013. Yeah, this might make one a trite upset. But its all politics so fret not.
Call it what it is?
So, is it sadness or annoyance for what seems to be an international lack of recognition for his greatness? And don't get me wrong, I'm a barca girl, but he's great, I call it like see it. So what is it? What do you all think? I think he's more pissy than depressed, but what do I know, I don't have him on skype. Maybe he's genuinely sad, in which case, poor baby. Some might say, he's the front man for a near unstoppable force in the footballing community, what's he got to be sad about? Well, money and fame doesn't always equal happiness so I wouldn't be so quick to want to switch places with him.
Rumors Running Rampant
Amidst the boo hoo sadness, rumors are running rampant about an imminent departure from Real Madrid. True? Hold your horses. I wouldn't jump on that wagon just yet. I suppose as the story unfolds further and he opens up a little more about why he's so sad, we'll see. Let's see if the plot thickens or waters down. For now, I'm calling it a hoax. Its too premature to make any calls. End of story.
Barca on top, 5 points clear of Real.
In the mean while, Barca is looking on the side of history, since being on top for 3 weeks straight has more times than none lead to the league title. I'd like that. After 3 pretty good victories, some hard fought, Barca are atop the charts with 9 points, while Madrid is sitting pretty in 9th with 4 points. Don't count them out so soon though, after all, it is Madrid. But for now, I like the gap and I gladly take it. Given the current drama, I'm excited to see where this season goes. Boy has it started off with a bang!
Bye bye for now.
Lisa,
Football goddess, sports junkie, Barca girl
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