Cristiano Ronaldo hits critics as Juventus' first season wraps up

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he was frustrated by the constant need to prove the contrary to his detractors each season.

The Portuguese star is well suited to Italian football after making a transfer of 100 million pounds from Real Madrid to Juventus last summer.

His 28 goals and 13 badists this season helped Juventus easily retain his Serie A title, but Ajax ended his Champions League challenge in the quarter-finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he was frustrated by the need to prove himself

Ronaldo brought back the equalizer at the end of the match as Juventus drew 1-1 with his local rivals, Turin, on Friday.

And although his 34-year-old resume has five wins in the Champions League, one European Championship success and five Golden Ball awards, some feel that he still has to prove himself .

"I will not deny that I am sometimes bored and tired, because it seems to me that every year I have to prove that I am very good," Ronaldo told ICON magazine El Pais, reported by Marca.

"It's difficult, you have extra pressure to prove something to people and it's not just for you, but for your mother, your son.

It makes you more active. You have to train, but there comes a time when you have to say "look, let me be …"

Ronaldo scored 28 goals and 13 badists in his first season with Juventus

Ronaldo and Juventus have their UEFA Champions League hopes disappointed by Ajax in the quarter-finals

Despite the shock of their exit from the Champions League, Ronaldo believes he has done enough to prove his worth to Juventus as a result of such an important blow.

He said: "You must be humble. You must learn that you do not know everything and that, if you are smart, you are improving the little things that make you better as an athlete.

"I adapted perfectly to Juventus. They saw that I am not a smoke vendor.

"They saw that I am Cristiano Ronaldo and that I am what I am because I take care of myself.

"Why did I win five Gold Balls and five leagues of champions?

At 34, many expect a slowdown in Ronaldo, but the Portuguese say that age is just a number.

"People always judge. They said "it's already over, it's 33, 34 or 35 years old," he added.

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Ronaldo has won the Golden Ball five times during his illustrious career

The Portuguese has also won the Champions League five times during his career.

But Ronaldo explained that his life is far from perfect, despite the widespread perception.

"They see me as someone who can never have a problem," he said.

"They see me as someone who can never be sad and who never worries because of my success and my money. You must understand that people do not think like you.

"I understand that and I know people are waiting with a shotgun that I miss a penalty or fail in a big game.

"It's a big part of life and I have to be prepared, as I have been for many years now."

Ronaldo scored a late header to allow Juventus to draw 1-1 with local rivals Turin on Friday night.