'Ronaldo must learn to be humble - like Messi'
Posted Thursday, February 03, 2011 by Timeslive.co.za
Veteran Osasuna striker Walter Pandiani raised eyebrows on Wednesday by questioning the mental stability of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pandiani had an ugly scuffle with Ronaldo during Sunday's clash between the two teams, which Osasuna won 1-0. On Monday the Uruguayan veteran alleged that Ronaldo had provoked him by asking how high his salary was.
On Wednesday Pandiani said: "What Cristiano should do is learn from the world's best player, who is (Barcelona idol Lionel) Messi. He should end his provocative attitude.
"When he has won the same trophies as me in Spain then he will be able to say something. One has to know where one comes from and be more humble. I think he has a screw loose."
Pandiani, 34, has won the King's Cup three times, with Deportivo Coruna in 2002, with Mallorca in 2003 and with Espanyol in 2006.
He finished by saying: "Real Madrid should think about why Barcelona are applauded everywhere but they are booed and jeered."
Ronaldo annoyed the Osasuna players and fans by saying on Sunday, that the Pamplona team had been aggressive and the fans hostile.
Javier Camunas, scorer of the only goal in the game, on Monday called Ronaldo's words "a ridiculous excuse."
The stormy defeat in Pamplona has left Real seven points behind runaway Liga leaders Barcelona.
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