Dimitar Berbatov has said critics who called him lazy during his playing career "can go f--k themselves," with the former Manchester United striker insisting he brought different value to his teams.
Berbatov, 38, joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bayer Leverkusen in 2006 and came upon success at White Hart Lane before he earned a £30.75 million transfer to Old Trafford in 2008.
The Bulgarian was a centre-forward renowned for his hold-up play, silky footwork and finishing ability. He spoke to Goal's Nizaar Kinsella and dismissed anyone who suggested he didn't pull his weight:
"It is probably because I didn't play like (Wayne) Rooney or (Carlos) Tevez.