“I have warned Xabi Alonso about that particular player, he refused to bench him, He keeps causing problems to the teams, He cost Real Madrid three points and the Club World Cup and Xabi Alonso played him full time: Former Real Madrid Player and Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo names ONE player who doesn’t deserve to start for Real Madrid, warned Alonsi about the unforgivable mistake. THAT PLAYER DOESN’T DESERVE TO START, HONESTLY… He needs to learn manners
In a dramatic and emotional press conference, Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly called out a current Real Madrid player, blaming him for the club’s humiliating defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal — and warning manager Xabi Alonso about a grave, unforgivable mistake.
Ronaldo, who was present at the stadium as a guest of honor for the tournament in Saudi Arabia, didn’t mince words as he addressed the media following the 4-0 loss that sent shockwaves through Madridistas worldwide.
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Ronaldo: “I Warned Xabi Alonso, But He Refused to Listen”
“I have warned Xabi Alonso about that particular player,” Ronaldo began, clearly frustrated. “He refused to bench him. He keeps causing problems to the team, and now look — he’s cost Real Madrid three points in La Liga recently and now the Club World Cup too. And still, Xabi Alonso played him full time.”
Though Ronaldo tactfully avoided naming the player directly, reports from Madrid insiders suggest it’s none other than Fran García, the left-back who has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks for a string of costly errors and lapses in concentration.
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“He Needs to Learn Manners” — Cristiano Ronaldo Calls for Accountability
Ronaldo, who wore the famous white shirt for nine unforgettable seasons, went even further, questioning the player’s attitude and place in the Real Madrid starting XI.
“That player doesn’t deserve to start, honestly. He needs to learn manners, respect the badge, and understand what it means to play for Real Madrid,” the Portuguese superstar declared.
The remarks have ignited fierce debate among Madrid fans, with many siding with Ronaldo’s assessment after the defensive disasterclass against PSG. The player in question was reportedly responsible for two of the four goals conceded and seemed completely out of his depth throughout the game.
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Madridistas Applaud Ronaldo’s Honesty
On social media, Madrid fans have praised Ronaldo’s courage to speak out where others remained silent.
A popular Madrid-based X (Twitter) fan account posted:
“Ronaldo said what every Madridista has been screaming for weeks. That player should not even be on the bench, let alone starting big games. Xabi Alonso is too sentimental. This is not a charity club.”
Another fan wrote: “If Cristiano Ronaldo is calling you out, you better fix up.”
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Pressure Mounting on Xabi Alonso
This incident piles further pressure on Xabi Alonso, whose decision-making has been questioned after recent shaky performances and now a disastrous Club World Cup campaign.
Club president Florentino Pérez is expected to hold crisis talks with Alonso in the coming days, and speculation is already swirling about possible January transfer moves or positional reshuffles within the squad.