Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence on Instagram after Juventus’ Champions League elimination



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“Real champions never break! Defiant Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence on Instagram after Juventus’ Champions League elimination, insisting he is already focused on the Serie A title pursuit and the Coppa Italia final

  • Rumors have been circulating about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future since Tuesday’s exit
  • Spanish reports say Portuguese want to return to Real Madrid this summer
  • But Ronaldo wrote a lengthy defiant post on his Instagram on Saturday.
  • The 36-year-old has been blamed for Porto’s decisive second goal against Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed rumors about his future by insisting that his main goal is to end the season strong with Juventus.

Andrea Pirlo’s side crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 stages of the weekend, losing to Porto on away goals after extra time.

Ronaldo was blamed for Porto’s second goal as he turned his back on the defensive wall and in the days that followed the Portuguese great was linked with a return to Real Madrid this summer – but he posted a message challenge on Instagram on Saturday.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo posted a challenge post to Instagram on Saturday

Ronaldo explained that 'real champions never break' and Juve are already focused on their domestic affairs

Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo posted a challenge post to Instagram on Saturday

The 36-year-old was accused of turning his back on the defensive wall against Porto on Tuesday

The 36-year-old was accused of turning his back on the defensive wall against Porto on Tuesday

Next to a photo of him in training, Ronaldo said: ‘More important than how many falls you experience in life is how fast and how hard you get back on your feet. Real champions never break!

“ We are already focusing on Cagliari, in the Serie A fight, in the Italian Cup final and in all that we can still accomplish this season.

“It is true that the past belongs to museums (I should say!), But luckily football has memories … and so do I.

“History cannot be erased, it is written every day with resilience, teamwork, persistence and a lot of hard work.

Ronaldo turned his back to the wall as Sergio Oliveira scored a low free kick in overtime

Ronaldo turned his back to the wall as Sergio Oliveira scored a low free kick in overtime

‘And those who don’t understand this will never achieve #finoallafine fame and success’

Latest reports in Spanish media, Ronaldo is keen to return to Real Madrid this summer with Juve set to sell for just £ 25million.

The 36-year-old joined Italian champions Spain on a £ 88million deal in 2018, hoping to lead his new side to a Champions League title, which will help them has escaped since 1996.

Ronaldo's £ 28million a year salary makes him one of the highest earners in Andrea Pirlo's squad

Ronaldo’s £ 28million a year salary makes him one of the highest earners in Andrea Pirlo’s squad

Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane (right) won three Champions League titles alongside Ronaldo (left)

Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane (right) won three Champions League titles alongside Ronaldo (left)

But since joining they have been knocked out by Ajax, Lyon and now Porto.

His £ 28million a year salary means he is the club’s highest earner and the report adds that this could lead Juventus to offload him this summer.

Ronaldo helped Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid win four Champions League titles in five seasons, as well as lead the club to two La Liga titles during his nine-year stint, which saw him score 450 goals in 438 appearances in all competitions.

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