Sepp Blatter mocks Ronaldo, later apologies

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo found himself in middle of unwanted controversy when FIFA president Sepp Blatter made fun of him and called him “a commander on the field of play”.

“One (Ronaldo) has more expenses for the hairdresser than the other but that doesn’t matter.I cannot say who is the best, there will again be a contest this year – I like both of them but I prefer Messi,” the 77-year-old Blatter makes fun of Ronaldo.

Angry Ronaldo hits back at Blatter saying, “This video shows clearly the respect and consideration that FIFA has for me, for my club and my country.”

“Much is explained now. I wish Mr. Blatter health and a long life, with the certainty that he will continue to witness, as he deserves, the successes of his favourite teams and players,” he added.

“It was with surprise I watched and analysed the words of Sepp Blatter about the captain of our national team,” FPF president Fernando Gomes said in a statement.

“We sent FIFA a letter asking for the president to tell us what are the real intentions of his words since we do not understand how he could make such comments. I think the comments… show a clear lack of respect both towards Ronaldo and Portugal, a country that lives its football intensely, ” Gomes further said.

Real Madrid also demanded apology from Blatter. Real President Florentino Perez Blatter sought clarification for his remarks which has “a lack of respect to a very serious and very professional player”.

“I haven’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about it. He trained very well today, as always. He is showing every day he is a great player and that he respects everyone,” Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said.  

 After wide spread criticism Sepp Blatter apologized for his remarks.

 In his letter to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, Sepp Blatter wrote, “I want to make clear that for me Cristiano Ronaldo is at the same level as Messi and that the two are exceptional players, each in their own way.”

 “I regret very much that this situation arising from a university event is causing so much pain and I apologise for that. It was never my intention to annoy or show a lack of respect to Real Madrid, or one of their players or their fans.”

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