Ronaldo reveals Champions League dream

The Portuguese says winning the world’s biggest club competition with los Blancos is a dream of his, as the side look to claim their 10th European Cup this season

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that being part of a Real Madrid side that secures the club’s 10th European Cup is something that he dreams of.

The nine-time winners face off against Ronaldo’s former side Manchester United next and the Portuguese forward has said that the thought of winning the world’s biggest club competition is something that drives him on.

“The Champions League is the [best] for a player and to win it excites me a lot this year,” Ronaldo told AS.

“The first gift [for his birthday on Tuesday 5] I would ask for is the Decima [10th European Cup]. [It would be] something very special for Real Madrid after so many years without winning it and, of course, it would be also [special] for me.”

Jose Mourinho’s side currently trail La Liga leaders Barcelona by 16 points and are seven points behind local rivals Atletico Madrid, but Ronaldo still believes los Blancos can win the cup competitions they are involved in this season.

“I have many challenges ahead, [such as] the Champions League and Copa del Rey with Madrid, because we know the League is very complicated [to win].”

The 28-year-old also criticised Levante defender David Navarro for his robust challenge that left Ronaldo with stitches above his eye in the 2-1 win in November.

“He has not called me [since the incident], but I do not want to talk much about this issue because a guy who catches me strongly and opens up my brow requiring me to have six stitches deserves a big punishment and penalty.

“But treatment in football is not the same for all players. But, nothing has happened and it wasn’t even whistled for a foul. It hurts, because these things do not do justice to football. It makes me sad because it is not a good example for children.”

Ronaldo wants to wait until summer to discuss Real Madrid future

The forward says he has no desire to begin talks over his new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season and adds that his ‘sadness’ last year was not due to money

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he does not want to discuss his future at Real Madrid until the end of the current campaign.

The Portugal international claimed that he was “sad” at life at los Blancos back in September, which led to reports of a big money move to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

However, the former Manchester United forward has said that his state of mind back in the autumn was not driven by a desire to further his bank balance and said that talks will begin on his deal at the end the current La Liga season.

“The renewal is a subject that I do not want to talk about and that I do not care about now,” Ronaldo told AS.

“Now I care only about the team and we’ll talk at the end of the season.

“I swear on my son that my sadness with the club was never a question concerning money. It was not.”

Ronaldo, who turned 28 on Tuesday, also reserved praise for the Madrid fans, stating that they inspire him to continually give his all.

“I want to make my mark at Madrid and I will only do that if I defend the club until the end of my tether.

“The fans have seen this and come to the conclusion that I am [here] in body and soul, and I defend this shirt to my death. It leaves me very pleased that I can feel their love.”

Ronaldo current holds the title as the world’s most expensive player after Madrid paid United €93.5m for him in the summer of 2009.

Ronaldo to discuss Real Madrid future in summer

The forward says he has no desire to begin talks over his new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season and adds that his ‘sadness’ last year was not due to money

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he does not want to discuss his future at Real Madrid until the end of the current campaign.

The Portugal international claimed that he was “sad” at life at los Blancos back in September, which led to reports of a big money move to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

However, the former Manchester United forward has said that his state of mind back in the autumn was not driven by a desire to further his bank balance and said that talks will begin on his deal at the end the current La Liga season.

“The renewal is a subject that I do not want to talk about and that I do not care about now,” Ronaldo told AS.

“Now I care only about the team and we’ll talk at the end of the season.

“I swear on my son that my sadness with the club was never a question concerning money. It was not.”

Ronaldo, who turned 28 on Tuesday, also reserved praise for the Madrid fans, stating that they inspire him to continually give his all.

“I want to make my mark at Madrid and I will only do that if I defend the club until the end of my tether.

“The fans have seen this and come to the conclusion that I am [here] in body and soul, and I defend this shirt to my death. It leaves me very pleased that I can feel their love.”

Ronaldo current holds the title as the world’s most expensive player after Madrid paid United €93.5m for him in the summer of 2009.

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