Real Madrid demand apology from Blatter over Ronaldo remarks
Coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Fifa chief's comments 'seems to me like a lack of respect'
Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid asked Fifa president Sepp Blatter to apologise for making fun of star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Blatter recently told an audience at Oxford University in England that Ronaldo is “like a commander on the field of play” before strutting around the stage.
Blatter said he preferred Barcelona rival Lionel Messi. He said Messi was a “good boy”.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said club president Florentino Perez had sent a letter to Blatter asking him to “rectify what I consider a lack of respect for a serious and professional player”.
On Tuesday, Fifa included Ronaldo and Messi among the 23 finalists for the Ballon d’Or award, given to the world player of the year.
On Blatter’s comments, Ancelotti said: “It seems to me like a lack of respect.”
“I haven’t spoken with Cristiano about it. He shows every day that he is great player. He is serious, professional and respects everyone.”