Now that the heat is over, is it right to blame C. Ronaldo for what Rooney did?

Question

I think that Rooney would do the same, defending his own country. What do you think?

Answer 1

no point blaming anyone, C.Ronaldo should move to spain for a brighter future.

Answer 2

I have played the game at the high level and after reading many of the answers for this question, I am led to believe that the English fans for the most part go and see the game, but remain foggy about it. First off, I am not Portuguese or Latino, or romantic, but do appreciate the skill and abilities of players from that part of the planet. The Premiership has become famous because of the inclusion of those kind of players, not because of the English players, although, we have some good ones, and the World and Euro Cups have shown that time and time again. What C. Ronaldo did, all players of today and the pass do, almost in every game. What the Bullyboy did was, is, and will forever be unacceptable in a football field. Anyone of us that played the game, know very well where we are planting our feet at any time of the game, even in the craziest times and circumstances. Pushing an opponent deliberately is also a form of aggression, and the Bullyboy knows that too. You are so right. If Rooney had been on the other side of the picture, he would be supported by all of us. I am a Man United fan and enjoy watching Rooney play when he just plays hard like a man and within the rules. I resent, however, whenever he acts like a spoiled Bullyboy with the officials and the opponents often without accountability. When are we, yes WE, English fans, start taking responsibility for our own mistakes and shortcomings, be less arrogant with our limited abilities in the world of football competition, and stop blaming the others for our failures? For Pete sake, if we can't place the ball in the back of the net from the penalty spot, time and time again, how can we expect to win a major title? I suggest that we keep our feet on the ground, play hard and within the rules, support the players without proclaiming them world super stars, and find a coach to teach the boys to score penalties when the time comes. As an example, Backham, is not as real as most think he is. In this world cup, he took over 30 free kicks and crosses, and only a handful reached the destination. The goal vs. Paraguay, reached the defender, not our players, but yet we celebrated as if he had scored. Let's not market Rooney, or any one of our good players, the way we did with D. Backham. Leave Ronaldo alone, and enjoy his football in the fields of England. Let's move on, clean our own mess, and get better on what we are not.

Answer 3

I think its pretty obvious what the consensus on this issue is. Cristiano Ronaldo showed bad sportsmanship throughout the England game from the kick off...gentle headbutts, harrassing the Ref, winking at the bench & there were his legendary dives he seemed 2 do in every Portugal match but when we get to the Rooney fowl...it looks like he was defending his country & most footballers would do that, it would never been seen as a spiteful act if him & Rooney were not Manchester United team mates.

I just think the Ronaldo has been made the scapegoat for the England demise. Yes as agreed, he showed bad sportsmanship BUT if Rooney had not made a deliberate vicious fowl, you wouldn't have had Ronaldo or any Portuguese players demanding he was sent of. The fact remains Rooney's fowl was intentional to harm despite his denials & its practically been brushed under the carpet as "Rooney is young, he is only 20 years old, he will learn!". Yes that may be true, but this is not the first time we have seen him lose his cool & this act was thuggish & on the biggest football stage for all the kids round the world to see, so when is exactly is he going to learn? Ronaldo himself is 21 years old & only a few months older than Rooney so can he be excused as young and be able to learn? Surely yes, this has to be a valuable lesson to both.

Its about time, England woke up and smelt the coffee, during the World Cup buildup we were constantly informed by Sven, David Beckham & various teammates as well as the England press that they would win the World Cup & this was said in such a convincing manner that the public actually started to believe it! It became apparent in the Group stages that this team was nothing special & had to improve & really start putting in some decent performances to progress further & win the damn thing. England's sad demise is now being solely blamed on Ronaldo when in reality, England never cut it, Rooney got himself sent off -however they arrived at the red card, it was a sending off offence! They managed to get to penalties & missed three. People seem to have forgotten that conveniently, its now the 5th time England have lost in either a World Cup or European Championships on penalties...that needs to be addressed too.

Answer 4

No he shouldnt have been blamed in the first place!!!!! As a football fan and a player since i was seven i have learned that people do anything to win..its a game. If that means shirt pulling, winding someone up or even a sly kick every now and then id do it and so would every other player.
I learnt from the age of about sixteen when i lost it on the pitch that i had been played, i felt such a fool but from then on i Knew!
Rooney isnt 16 he is a lot older and lets not forget playing at the highest level of football you can get and is an absolute idiot for stamping on carvalio's leg. There was much debating in the push on ronaldo but i think the stamp alone was enough to warrant a red.
I think that all that will happen now is people will talk at the next ero champs or world cup about how much he has learned and how he has grown as a player like they did with beckham...in other words, the same all story, when in truth we have just let a generation of some of the best midfielders slip by at the best time of their career ( i think lampard will be gerrard will be 30 and 31 at next world cup) Its a shame its come to that, nontheless I still would love to smack ronaldo in the kipper with a good right..primarily coz of that smug look on his face. I just hope that one day the lord our god grants me with the oppurtunity to play againest him..then you would see what a true foul for a red card would be!!!!!

Answer 5

When first watching the incident Idid not fell it was in fact a stamp. The replays have shown it more likely but it was in no way convinving.

However, during the course of the game I found Ronaldo's behaviour to be appauling, there was the headbutt on Rooney prior to kick-off, the simulation and the definite attempts to influence the referee not just in the Rooney incident but during the whole tournament.

Undoubtedly Ronaldo has talent, but the distaste football fans have with him is growing increasingly apparent. Highlighted with the crowds reaction to him in the semi-final and 3rd place play-off. I would not pay to watch him-play or particular take time out to watch a televised game involving him.

And comparing Ronaldo's actions to the men and women of armed forces throughout the world who risk their lives for little pay and work and live in tough conditions, is completely riduclous and somewhat insulting.

Answer 6

No. First I blame Eriksson for deploying the young star as the lone striker, then the referee for allowing him to be mugged all game by Carvalho and Co. What bothered me about Ronaldo (apart from his diving) was the wink towards the bench after the red. The wink to me suggested that perhaps there was a plan on the part of the whole Portugese team to wind up Rooney and have him sent off...

Answer 7

No one is blaming Ronaldo for what Rooney did. The outrage is at Ronaldo's unsportsmanlike behaviour in stirring it to get Rooney a red card. Rooney may have got the red card anyway but Ronaldo didn't need to get involved in the way he did.

Answer 8

Wherther or not you think what Ronaldo did was morally right or not isn't really the issue. The fact of the matter is that this type of behaviour, like it or loathe it, is very much part of the game. Personally, I think that Rooney was trying to regain his balance - NOT stamp on the player. However, pushing Ronaldo is against the rules of football so its no surprise he was sent off. I also think that Ronaldo's actions were pretty low but they weren't illegal. However, i also happen to think that fans have every right to boo him based on those actions. To use a **** saying: he made his bed... etc...

Answer 9

I think the WC competition brings out the best as well as the worst in players. I also think Rooney did not intentionally stomp on Carvalho who of course made a big deal out of it; and that Cristiano was perhaps too enthusiastic about it - the video wink is not as sinister as the media tried to imply - a conspiracy. The heat as you say is over. Both players should resume normal services for Man Utd and if the fans in England are matured they should refrain from jeering anyone.

Answer 10

It was a game of football Ronaldo and Rooney are still mates so isnt that what matters. Portugal didnt win and neither did England so move on and Let the past be the past

Answer 11

I totally know where ur coming from! I'm a huge fan of cristiano ronaldo, and plus he's sooo fit! lol! but yeah i reckon Rooney wud have done the same for his country, but really i dnt reckon Ronaldo did anything rong!! my site has a page for him which i think is right.. message me or reply on ere if ya want it ^^ i'll be happy to give yuu the link =)

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