When Cristiano Ronaldo defeats Rafael van der Vaart

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By: Manu Tournoux

When Cristiano Ronaldo defeats Rafael van der Vaart

Rafael van der Vaart and Cristiano Ronaldo certainly won’t go on vacation together. In a podcast from talkSportthe Dutchman shared some anecdotes about CR7, highlighting the professionalism and extraordinary ambition of the Portuguese star. But he also spoke of the Funchal native’s obsession with goals, highlighting in particular his selfish side on the pitch. “ He was incredibly selfish. If we won 6-0 and he hadn’t scored. He wasn’t happy. If we lost and he scored two goals, then it was ok. Was he only playing for himself? No, but he felt like he always had to score. Ruud van Nistelrooij was the same “, he blurted.

Comments which did not please the current Al-Nassr player, who made ironic comments about his former teammate on Instagram. “ Who is this guy? », Commented the top scorer in the history of Real Madrid. Van der Vaart and Cristiano played 21 matches together in the 2009-2010 season. Not sure that the latter will have an unforgettable memory…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.