Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks An All-Time Record In Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo took advantage of the occasion to mend his broken relationship with the press. He had not spoken to the media since March 2015 because he was not happy with the criticism he received for celebrating his birthday on the evening his team lost 4-0 to rival Atletico Madrid. Before accepting his trophy, Ronaldo thanked his teammates, his club president, Florentino Perez as well Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez, who all coached him in Madrid.

“For me it’s an honour to receive this prize. I never would have imagined when I wore this shirt for the first time I would be the highest goalscorer in the team’s history, that I would beat my friend Raul, and the late Alfredo di Stefano […] I’m very happy. In the first place I would like to thank my team-mates, because without them, this never would have been possible […] I’d also like to thank my coaches. Pellegrini, Mourinho, (Carlo) Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez. They have always helped me in my career. To the foundation, the staff and the physios. […] If I have forgotten anyone I ask for forgiveness, because this isn’t an easy moment for me to speak.”