Did Cristiano Ronaldo create too much division at Juventus? This article will examine the issue from many angles – His petulant personality, His relationship with Paula Khedira, and His impact on the team and the club’s finances. While we won’t get into all the controversy surrounding Ronaldo, we will cover the basics. Regardless, the debate over the role of petulance in football is one that has divided the soccer world.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s reputation has been marred by his petulant personality
While he may be one of the best players in the world, the Portuguese superstar has had a tough time establishing himself at the top of the game due to his ‘petulant’ attitude. Despite this, he remains the first player to win five Champions League titles in a row. But even with a reputation as one of the most talented players in the world, many doubt his future in the Spanish capital.
His temperament has gotten him into trouble with referees and fans. The Portuguese was sent off after making an unsportsmanlike gesture at a Juventus official. Although the gesture was not violent, it was aggressive and the referee, Felix Brych, was right to send him off. Upon hearing the decision, Ronaldo collapsed and burst into tears. He later emerged from the pitch, steam pouring from his ears.
Since signing Ronaldo, Juventus have spent a net of $84 million on new talent, down from $118 million in three years. But their wages are only $4 million lower than they were the previous three years. Despite his impressive stats, Juventus failed to win the Champions League with him in the first season. His petulant attitude at Juventus has been a problem since the club decided to spend more money on new players. But if Juventus were to win the Champions League with Ronaldo, they would have to spend more to get a quality player. The Portuguese player promised that he would steer Juventus to the Champions League, but instead, he is in the Europa League.
Despite his reputation, Ronaldo was a star in his prime when he was at Juventus. He made his United debut four days after his home debut and played an important role in Portugal’s fourth place finish in the 2006 World Cup. Later, he became the full time captain of Portugal. In 2012, he led his nation to the semi-finals of the European Championship, but ultimately lost to Spain in a penalty shootout.
His impact on the team
One of the most talked-about aspects of Juventus’ last season was the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo. The club’s share price soared as the news of the Portugal forward’s arrival was confirmed. Adidas also renewed its sponsorship deal, increasing its contribution to the club’s revenues from EUR20m to EUR46m annually until 2027. The number of likes on Ronaldo’s social media posts is staggering. Meanwhile, sponsors are lining up to be associated with Juventus, and their stadiums continue to sell out regularly.
Leonardo Bonucci, Juventus’ centre-back, has slammed his former team-mates for their inability to take advantage of Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence. According to Leonardo, Juventus players felt that Cristiano Ronaldo would always guarantee them victory, and were therefore less prepared to play without him. While the Portuguese superstar scored 101 goals in 134 appearances for Juventus, they failed to win the Champions League during his stay in Turin. Their last two attempts at the Champions League ended in defeat to Porto, Ajax, and Lyon.
Although Ronaldo has been an incredible addition to Juventus, the team has struggled to adjust without him. While he scored 94 goals in 130 games for Juventus, he has failed to show up against some of the club’s biggest rivals. In his first Serie A season, Ronaldo netted three goals against the top five teams. He also helped Juve win the Italian Super Cup and the Champions League. But his contribution to the club has dramatically decreased since then. The club is 12 points behind the top four in Serie A, and Cristiano Ronaldo has not been the only player who felt the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
The business angle of Ronaldo’s time at Juventus is largely a positive one. The player’s presence in the first season was particularly significant for the club’s matchday income and commercial revenues. Without him, Juventus would not have had the same impact on their revenues. As a result, the club secured a seven-year deal with the sportswear giant adidas, which is estimated to cost the club around PS308m. Juventus also extended its shirt sponsorship deal with JEEP by another year, with the latter agreeing to pay PS36.2 million instead of the original PS14.6 million.
His impact on the club’s finances
The signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by Juventus totaled over EUR340 million, including the player’s fee, wages and taxes. The club has seen its finances rise significantly since Agnelli took over the club in 2010, and the new Portuguese star’s arrival has contributed to this growth. Juventus have been looking to extend their appeal beyond Serie A to a global audience, and according to Marco Bellinazzo, author of La fine del calcio italiano, the club is now trying to compete with clubs with massive global appeal. In particular, Juventus want to position themselves alongside or against Real Madrid and Barcelona, which have both established their brands on the international stage.
Ronaldo’s signing has significantly improved the brand of Juventus. The club has become one of the most recognisable brands in the world, and Juventus’ global network has increased by 40 million since Ronaldo joined from Real Madrid. His presence has also significantly increased Juventus’ social media following. It has become more profitable than ever. While many may question whether this move will help Juventus’ finances in the long term, the short-term effects of the signing are clear.
Despite this increase in revenue, Juventus’ finances will also benefit from the new signing. While Ronaldo may not change existing sponsorship deals, he will make existing deals even more lucrative and attract new ones. Juventus should be able to generate close to EUR100 million in sponsorship and advertising revenues in 2018/19. But this figure is not indicative of what the club will do next year. If the club can reach the semi-finals of the UCL this year, it could see a significant increase in revenues.
His relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
There are rumours about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with Zlatantan Ibrahimovic at Juventus. The former Real Madrid striker is set to become a free agent on December 31. Ibrahimovic has hinted that he may return to the Serie A club, but the Swedish international has not been shy about making his intentions clear. The two have had a tense relationship in the past, with the former criticising Cristiano when the Ballon d’Or went to Luka Modric and Florentino Perez, respectively.
The relationship between the two players has often been the subject of controversy, and it is clear that there are still a lot of questions to be answered. While Ronaldo is an obvious winner in the Serie A, Ibrahimovic feels that he would have been better served by a lower team. He believes that a second-division club would have offered a more difficult challenge, and he’s right.
There is no doubt that the two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s spell in Italy coincided with the Italian league’s golden age, and he helped bring many other fellow Ballon d’Or winners to the region. Inter, meanwhile, are hoping to close the gap on Juventus and are planning a major signing to boost their return to the Champions League.
While both players have played in Serie A, Ibrahimovic spent most of his career in Serie B. Despite his previous success, he broke into the top five of European football after signing for Juventus in the summer. Despite the rift between Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo, both men are confident in the team’s ability to win the Champions League. That’s what the pair will have to do.
