I think Ronaldo is very depressed and that's why he is not only overweight but it is not performing. He broke up his marriage last year and I think he still dealing with those issues. I read in an article that he chose to play golf instead of comforting his wife who went through a miscarriage. His wife accused him of adultery later on as the reason for the divorce and he quickly moved to another model yet he seem so unsettled. Even Pele tried to counseled him with regards to his night parties and outings as the reason for his non-performance and he dismessed all those comments as just "stupid".
Now he is saying he would leave Real Madrid because the fans never "accepted him" and he does not want to be in a place where he does not feel welcomed and loved.
It seems like even though critics are not helping him, he is not recognizing that he needs to take responsibility of all these things going on and do some serious changes. Blaming others does not help.
I think he is most defiantly past his due date, the amount of pounds he has stacked on in the last 3years is not that of a normal footballer, I believe he made his money, got his pride, became big headed and believes he is untouchable as a starting striker, what a big mistake.
I miss Ronaldo! Being in Brazil when he ascended to power, I hold an affinity for his playing of old. Unfortunately, I think he got a big head. But I also think that it is very difficult in today's world of instant gratification and global media to be considered "the Michael Jordan of Soccer" and not let that sort of title have a detrimental effect not only on your playing performance but your personal life as well.
Ronaldo in transvestite scandal
The Brazilian footballer Ronaldo is caught up in a sex scandal involving three cross-dressing prostitutes.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/a...cas/7374317.stm