Happy Birthday Ronaldo: The reasons why CR7 is loved and hated the most

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 33rd birthday
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 33rd birthday

Internet Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 33rd birthday on 5th February. Here goes a few probable reasons why arguably the best player in the world at the moment, is loved and hated by the football fans.

Love Ronaldo

Whether you support Lionel Messi or Ronaldo, there’s one component to Ronaldo’s CV that Messi can’t match: Ronaldo succeeded in the Premier League, winning all there is to win while suffering far more physical abuse than either of them endures in La Liga. Consider it a tiebreaker when comparing the two. And if you really want to pile on, throw in Euro 2016.

Hate Ronaldo

He broke up with Irina Shayk. Our daily Google image searching has just gotten a whole lot duller.

Love Ronaldo

In a series of sports science lab experiments, his free kick was recorded at 80 mph, the fastest in the world.

Hate Ronaldo

Players like Sergio Busquets can’t shake their bad reps for simulation, but let’s not forget Ronaldo’s rather shameless effort in this department. The scene: the 2010 Champions League, Real Madrid vs. AC Milan. The act: Ignazio Abate’s hand and arm gently smacks Ronaldo in the upper chest. The feign: Ronaldo shouts, waits and then clutches his eyes as he hits the ground in paroxysms of “pain.”

Love Ronaldo

Another sports science experiment: In going head-to-head against Spanish sprinter Angel David Rodriguez over 25 meters, Ronaldo clocked in at 3.61 seconds to Rodriguez’s 3.31 seconds.

Hate Ronaldo

Because he once said this: “[People are envious of me] because I’m rich, handsome and a great player.”