- Paulo Futre couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the video of Sepp Blatter's comments about his friend and compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. "Now I understand why Ronaldo doesn't have more Ballons d'Or", the Portugal legend told MARCA.
"The award is a sham. If I had any doubts before, then they are well and truly gone now", Futre railed. "Blatter has shown his true colours, but Cristiano will respond out on the pitch. He disrespected the best player in the world", continued the former winger.
"There are no words to describe what Blatter said. I'm angry; the man in charge of football cannot say something like that. I know Cristiano Ronaldo and he's not just a great player, but a good son and brother too. He has been done a great disservice as a person and a player", the ex-Atleti star noted.
However, Futre's complaints didn't end there. The Portugal great also believes that Blatter's disdain for CR7 could jeopardise the hopes of the Portuguese national team: "I'm worried. Portugal's chances of qualifying for the World Cup are at stake in the playoffs and I'm afraid we could be unfairly knocked out owing to Blatter's hatred towards Ronaldo".
"From now on, Blatter is a 'persona non grata' in Portugal. I'd advise him against going there; we have no time for him after he attacked one of our national heroes. He should resign at once", Futre concluded.
DAVID G. MEDINA (MARCA)
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