Ronaldo dismisses critics after Champions League win

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his faultfinders subsequent to managing his side to Champions League glory.

The Portuguese forward scored the unequivocal penalty as Madrid guaranteed a 5-3 shoot-out triumph over Atletico Madrid after the European decider finished at 1-1 in Milan on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo net 51 goals this season with 16 in the Champions League.

The 31-year-old was criticised in the wake of the win, however said that was of no worry.

"I don't care about that. I always keep the people who love me [close]," Ronaldo told British media.

"So this Champions League is for them, the guys who support me all the time, my fans in Portugal and around the world."


Ronaldo is focusing on further improvement in spite of yet another good season he had.

Counting this season, Ronaldo has scored more than 50 goals in six continuous seasons.

"After this I have more than 4,000 minutes on the pitch this season. I was number one in the team again, for most minutes. That means a lot to me," he said.

"It means I am still good, I still feel good physically, mentally. If you ask me if I feel tired, of course. I have a lot of minutes in the legs, but I am still there, I am always there.

"I showed the team I am there for the good moments and bad moments. This is what makes me feel proud. For seven years now I'm scoring more than 50 goals every year, but I am always asking more from myself."I'm scoring more than 50 objectives consistently, however I am continually asking more from myself."