Ronaldo Retires as Football's Donald Trump

The Chosun Ilbo · OSEN · 2026-11-06 12:38 UTC

Ronaldo Retires as Footballs Donald Trump UK Media Criticizes Unceremonious Exit, Compares to Trumps Controversial Legacy

[OSEN=Jeong Seung-woo reporter] Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has declared his retirement from the Portuguese national team, drawing sharp criticism in the UK. Despite setting records that will go down in football history, he has been criticized for prioritizing his pride until the end, failing to bid farewell gracefully. Some even compared him to US President Donald Trump, 80.

The UK-based outlet ‘iPaper’ published a column titled ‘Cristiano Ronaldo retires as football’s Donald Trump’ on the 6th (Korean time). The subtitle read, ‘Ronaldo will be remembered, but not loved.’

The media used strong language from the start. iPaper wrote, “It’s not every day you see the downfall of a capricious, self-centered dictator broadcast live to the world,” critically viewing Ronaldo’s retirement from the national team.

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