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Cristiano Ronaldo has many enemies - Futre

Paulo Futre insists Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has plenty of enemies in his native country, with a number of compatriots supposedly preferring his nemesis Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or.

Ronaldo cemented himself in Portuguese football folklore by captaining his country to a first major trophy at Euro 2016.

However, Futre, who played 41 times for his country, believes many Portuguese people dislike the 31-year-old for the way he behaves on and off the pitch.

"Cristiano is Portuguese, he has done everything, is a European champion, but he has many enemies in Portugal for the way he is," Futre told Cadena SER.