Jealousy Haunts Cristiano Ronaldo
June 27, 2026 · Global
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after starting the World Cup poorly and his jealousy of Messi became even more apparent after scoring a goal in the match against Uzbekistan.
Portugal faces Uzbekistan. This week has not been easy for Cristiano Ronaldo. In the first match, he did not score a goal, missed two opportunities, Portugal lost, and criticism poured in in the Portuguese media. Nothing escapes the spotlight. And, what was even sadder, Cristiano had to suppress his anger when he saw that Leo Messi, in two matches, had scored five goals, became the top scorer (Pichichi) of the World Cup and is now the player with the most goals in World Cup history. Messi's image graced the news around the world. With anger in his heart, CR7 entered the field to face Uzbekistan. He managed to score the first goal, celebrating as if he had won the World Cup. He displays all his stunts, ego, and marketing, almost becoming a parody of himself. He knows that he has made history as the only player to score goals in six different World Cups. This is a truly extraordinary achievement. Congratulations to him. Of course, he is a super athlete. At 41 years old, he still runs and fights for 90 minutes, maintains his goal instinct, and is a very impressive professional. One of the greatest in history. However, he couldn't control his obsession with Leo. In the mixed zone, when he should have been happy with the achievement, when asked about Messi, he asked for the question to be changed. "I didn't answer," he said. He lives in obsession. Remember what happened in 2017, when he received the fifth Ballon d'Or to equal Messi. He told France Football, "I am the best in history." Since that day, Cristiano has only five Ballons d'Or and has not won another one. Meanwhile, Messi continues to show who he is and now has eight Ballon d'Ors at the Museu del Barça. And, if he continues on this path, speaking on the pitch with Argentina, perhaps he will achieve another one.