There’s no “I” in team, but isn’t there an “I” in Madrid?
Even though Real Madrid put on a show against Villarreal with a 6-2 victory at the Bernabeu, it seems that there were 11 great individuals playing together, rather than a team. Already up 5-2, a penalty was awarded to the home side, sparking an uncomfortable dialogue between Cristiano Ronaldo, who had already scored a goal, and Xabi Alonso. The brief conversation, is translated below (courtesy of Spanish Football & Sports).
Xabi Alonso: “Cris, leave it to me”
Xabi Alonso: “I haven’t scored a goal yet”
Xabi Alonso: “Allow me to put one in”
Xabi Alonso: “Come on”
C.Ronaldo: “The next one, I promise”
Xabi Alonso: “No, give me this one”
C.Ronaldo: “No, this one is mine”
Xabi Alonso: “Come on, give me the ball”
Meanwhile the crowd wants Raul to take it, as the 80,000+ shout “Raul, Raul, Raul”. Ronaldo finally gives in to Alonso’s requests, and the Spaniard converts to make it 6-2, which doesn’t affect the game at all.
What are you thoughts on this? Is this just normal banter between two world-class footballers or is it more than that (greed comes into mind)?
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deejaymich reblogged this from espfutbolfans and added:
Read More I am disappointed. :/
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espfutbolfans reblogged this from afootballreport and added:
From February 2010. Stop being so selfish, you guys! They should have let
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thegreatclintdempsey answered:
Raul should just be happy to still be on the field with those two. Even if they are selfish *******
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dominicvieira answered:
it shows the lack of team spirit in the madrid team, i thought raul may have sorted it out. ronaldo was caring about his goal tally
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consciousinyourmind answered:
RONALDO SHOULD’VE JUST TAKE A SHOT!
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beruangpolar answered:
well Ronaldo wants to prove thst his still on form this season in Madrid so he needs the goals to look good on paper.
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future-wife answered:
just wow…i love xabi and all but they should have let raul take this one…
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ivangalea answered:
Greed come first to mind / Childish acts follows… Real Madrid is not a team but a basket full of stars with one purpose to…
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notean answered:
I surely hope that they were being playful when they were saying this. If not, I think it’s about ego.
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hiddenpublic answered:
it’s just ronaldo being ronaldo. no news.
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itsasertzera answered:
Yeah, I like the greed theory…
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sick-as-cancer answered:
Raul should’ve taken it
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samuelfromtheshire answered:
Ronaldo being a c*** as always.
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