Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'm Good Looking, Rich and a Great Footballer'

Cristiano Ronaldo's response to fan criticism during away ties in various competitions, for both club and country, has been well-documented in recent weeks.

After responding to the "jeers" received from Cypriot fans in Portugal's Euro 2012 qualifying match, Ronaldo is yet again at the centre of attention.

This time, from the fans of Dinamo Zagreb.

According to Goal.com, Ronaldo came out of the away leg frustrated after being on the receiving end of a number of dangerous tackles, contentious refereeing decisions and taunts from the fans.

In the interview, Ronaldo said in response to the crowds:

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It's surely because I'm good-looking, rich and a great footballer. They're jealous of me. I don't have any other explanation.

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The Portuguese winger also commented on the refereeing of the clash.

On Marcelo's sending off and his treatment by the Zagreb defence, he said:

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It's sad because referees say they will protect the most skillful players, but while others can't be touched, I am fouled all the time. I hope this referee never takes charge of another of our games because he is an embarrassment.

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As a result of the borderline-dangerous tackles dished-out on Ronaldo, the forward had to have stitches inserted on his ankle and could possibly miss Madrid's clash with Levante.

Ronaldo concluded by stating he was not certain of playing against the Spanish side, and said he would have to see how his ankle improves.