In the latest developments, Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a savage counterattack against former Sporting CP academy player Fabio Paim’s bold claims.
In the latest developments, Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a savage rebuttal to former Sporting CP academy player Fabio Paim’s bold claims, GOAL reports. Paim, a former Sporting Lisbon academy graduate, claimed on the PT Clipes podcast that he deserves at least one of Ronaldo’s five Ballon d’Or awards.
Paim made the bold claim that if he had half Ronaldo’s football intelligence, he could rival Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of career achievements. The comments were posted on the PT Clips Instagram page.
Ronaldo, 38, who showed his skills at Al Nasr, had no hesitation in his rebuttal. His terse response: “Wtf. Who is he?” sent a clear message, dismissing Paim’s claims.
Known primarily as a winger, Payim has had a diverse career, playing for a number of clubs on all continents. Although he attracted attention during his loan spell at Chelsea under Luiz Felipe Scolari, the journeyman failed to make a major impact, only making appearances for the reserves and never making a first-team appearance Pass.
During the podcast, Pam reflected on his time at Sporting Lisbon, expressed gratitude for the glory days and claimed he marked a generation. However, Ronaldo’s swift and dismissive response on social media highlighted the stark contrast in their footballing trajectories.
As the exchange unfolded, football fans watched with interest as global football icon Ronaldo dismissed accusations from a former academy player who failed to fulfill his early career commitments. This back-and-forth added an unexpected chapter to the narrative of these two football figures, sparking debate and discussion within the sporting world.