CR7 can’t stand defeats – unseen dressing room footage from his times at Juventus

Last season, Juventus went through an embarrassing Champions League last-16 exit, courtesy of Porto FC. Then member of the Bianconeri, Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to contain his fury with his Juventus team-mates during the Italians’ capitulation.Of course, Ronaldo is famous for his hunger for the win and conquering on the football pitch and the loss alone was enough for him to lose his temper. But it is possible that the fact that Juve was losing to the side who are massive rivals to his beloved Sporting infuriated him even more.As revealed by Amazon Prime’s new ‘All or Nothing’ series, behind-the-scenes footage from half time of the second leg has revealed a fascinating insight into Ronaldo’s standing in the Juventus dressing room.La personalidad de un campeón: @Cristiano Ronaldo en estado puro 💥Las imágenes corresponden al documental “Juventus All or Nothing” pic.twitter.com/ENkNMxl7A8— Lucho Suárez (@SirLuchoSuarez) November 25, 2021 Trailing 3-1 on aggregate and 1-0 on the evening, the 36-year-old went all out on his team-mates – and himself – as they all saw their chances of remaining in the elite competition slowly slipping away.’We have to work harder. What the f***! We didn’t play at all! Nothing!’, Ronaldo shouted.Juan Cuadrado tried calming him down by saying: ‘Don’t worry’, but Ronaldo continued: ‘We played s***, always!’ Colombian tried again by saying: ‘You must be an example for everyone’, to which Ronaldo replied that he includes himself in the critics.’I’m included too. We have to tell each other the truth, we played s***. This is a Champions League match, we need to have personality.’Then Juve manager Andrea Pirlo interveened and asked everyone to calm down, especially the above mentioned two. The Italian then gave a half time team speech but failed to inspire a second half turnaround, seeing the Old Lady eliminated from the tournament.’That’s enough, let’s go. That’s enough, Cri. That’s enough, Juan,’ Pirlo said. ‘We have to be calm and patient. We will continue in this spirit, but without arguing, with the posture of someone who wants to win.’Sat, 20.00: (2.20) JUVENTUS (3.50) ATALANTA (3.45)Bianconeri ended their Serie A campaign fourth with Inter Milan taking over the Scudetto trophy, ending Juve’s dominance in Italy and concluding abysmal of a year.The Amazon series often showed that Leonardo Bonucci was the most vocal presence in the Juventus dressing room, with Ronaldo happy to take a back seat while the Italian spoke, until the club’s humiliation in Europe triggered the Portuguese superstar.Eventually, Ronaldo waved goodbye to Italy last summer to seal a stunning return to Manchester United.

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