“Cristiano Ronaldo vs Sepp Blatter: The Infamous FIFA President’s Taunts and Ronaldo’s Response”

Great rivals for years: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – Photo: / Getty Images

Sepp Blatter (87) was never above a scandal during his time as FIFA President (1998-2016). In 2013, for example, he deliberately messed with Cristiano Ronaldo (38). However, the then Real Madrid professional did not let this affront sit on him.

Almost ten years ago, the Oxford Union debate society asked Blatter to choose between Lionel Messi (35) and Cristiano Ronaldo when choosing the best footballer. He finally gave preference to Messi.

“The other (CR7, editor’s note) is like a commander on the field,” Blatter poked fun at Ronaldo at the event. After imitating the attacker, the Swiss also added: “One has more expenses for the hairdresser than the other.”

Cristiano Ronaldo counters with severe criticism against FIFA

The mocked man, who saw his opinion of the world association confirmed, reacted promptly to this provocation.” towards my club and my country. That explains a lot,” Ronaldo fumed on Facebook.

Sepp Blatter was FIFA President from 1998 to 2016 – Photo: 360b / Shutterstock.com

On the following Sunday, meanwhile, the striker shot another poisoned dart in the direction of Blatter. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 7-3 win over Sevilla. After his first goal, the Iberian saluted to ridicule Blatter’s remark.

FIFA boss finally saw mistakes

Sepp Blatter later admitted that he had gone too far with his imitation. “My apologies if you were upset by my witty response at a private event on Friday,” former FIFA President Ronaldo said on social media. “I never intended to attack you.”