'Cristiano Ronaldo is a false idol'

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'Cristiano Ronaldo is a false idol'

Stephen Crawford
Aug 7, 2016 13:50:00

A divisive figure, the Portuguese icon is a source of inspiration for some, while others feel the player's ego is detrimental, as one famous actress made clear in an interview

Spanish actress Elena Anaya has hit out at Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling the Real Madrid attacker a “harmful figure” and a “false idol”.

Anaya, who starred alongside Antonio Banderas in Pedro Almodovar's critically acclaimed 2010 film The Skin I Live In, was critical of Ronaldo's attitude in general, claiming that his ego is damaging to society.

“We live an era in which harmful figures like Cristiano Ronaldo are praised,” Anaya said in an interview with El Mundo.

"I wanted Portugal to win Euro 2016, but I didn't want Ronaldo to score. He's a false idol as he promotes selfish values.

“How can you celebrate a victory by taking your shirt off instead of hugging your friends? These are individualistic and materialistic values that damage society.”