Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lack of Tactical Awareness
Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first player to score 900 goals for club and country. However, not everyone is impressed with his achievement. Antonio Cassano, a former Real Madrid star, recently claimed that Ronaldo doesn’t know "how to play football".
The 39-year-old made the comment while appearing on the Viva El Futbol podcast. Cassano, who played for Madrid between 2006 and 2008, said: "Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t know how to play football. He could score 3000 goals, I don’t give a f***." Cassano also stated that other great players like Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez knew how to link up with their teammates.
Cassano’s comment is surprising, given that Ronaldo has consistently performed at an elite level throughout his career. However, the Italian international’s point highlights the fact that Ronaldo’s primary objective is often to score goals, rather than to create chances for his teammates.
Despite Cassano’s criticism, Ronaldo’s achievements on the pitch speak for themselves. He has won numerous titles, including five Ballon d’Or awards, and has consistently been one of the top scorers in the world. However, it’s interesting to consider Cassano’s point and whether Ronaldo’s style of play is indeed detrimental to his team’s success.
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