Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has commented on his suspension from training with the team on his Instagram page.
“I try to live and play with respect for my colleagues, opponents and coaches, as I have always done throughout my career. It hasn't changed. I haven't changed. I am the same person and the same professional that I have been for the last 20 years playing elite football. Respect has always played a very important role in the decision-making process.
I started very young, the examples of older and experienced football players have always been very important to me. Therefore, I constantly tried to set an example for the youth who grew up in all the teams that I represented. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in the heat of the moment, emotions take over.
Right now, I just feel like I have to keep working hard at Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for anything in any game. Giving in to pressure is not an option. He never was. This is Manchester United and we must endure together. Soon we will be together again,” wrote Ronaldo.