Ex-LaLiga Star Labels Cristiano Ronaldo Arrogant Over 2011 Incident

Walter Pandiani, a former Osasuna striker, has described Cristiano Ronaldo's behavior during his time at Real Madrid as 'arrogant' and 'unpleasant.' Pandiani recalled a heated incident in the 2011/12 LaLiga season where Ronaldo, provoked by hostile Osasuna fans during warm-up, reacted by shooting free kicks at the crowd and subsequently got involved in a physical altercation with Osasuna players, including Pandiani and Javier Camuñas, whom Ronaldo questioned about his identity and wages. The confrontation escalated in the tunnel and involved Sergio Ramos as well. Despite Ronaldo's trophy-laden spell and record as Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer, Pandiani criticized his attitude, suggesting Ronaldo was riled up by the crowd and took out his frustration on opponents. This event, highlighted by multiple sources, portrays a side of Ronaldo's temperament that contrasts with his on-field success. The longstanding resentment from Pandiani remains vivid more than a decade later, underscoring the tension Ronaldo sometimes inspired off the pitch.