Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most accomplished professional footballers in the history of the sport.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to former Manchester United team-mate Patrice Evra's claim about the five-time Ballon d'Or not being the problem behind the Reds' struggles this season.
After watching Ronaldo score a hat-trick in United's thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening, the former left-back took to Instagram to hit back at those who have been criticising the Portuguese international in recent months. Several pundits and well-known figures have felt that Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford has been the catalyst behind United's below-par campaign, whether it be because of his status within the game or his age.
But considering he currently tops United's goalscoring charts with 18 to his name in all competitions this season, those claims do not stack up well. That is why Evra sprung to the defence of his old team-mate after his treble against Spurs.
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On Instagram, the Frenchman wrote: "@Cristiano, bro, please keep being the problem," accompanied with three laughing emojis. It was immediately clear that Evra was poking fun at those who have been so critical of United's No.7 this term.
Ronaldo, who missed the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City through injury, was unplayable at times against Spurs and his hat-trick proved that he is more than capable of still delivering the goods at the highest level.
Now, the former Juventus star has responded to Evra's Instagram post about him supposedly being the problem behind United's troubles this term. Replying to Evra's post, Ronaldo posted three emojis, which were a thinking face, a smile with sweat dripping down its face and a fist pump.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most accomplished professional footballers in the history of the sport.
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest ever to grace the game, given his incredible scoring record, alongside the numerous personal accolades he has collected. Making his debut as a then 17-year-old for Sporting Lisbon back in August 2002, the forward has since gone onto become a global name within the sport.
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