The winner of the "Golden Ball" Matthaus called the end of Ronaldo's career in the national team of Portugal according to the world and European champion, the fault was football itself, and the Portuguese federation. "The end of his national team career and the last few weeks in general were totally undeserving and shameful. Unlike Messi, he missed his chance and the federation was completely reduced to the ridiculous hysteria after his departure, Lothar Matthaus told Sky TV. He added that the time he spent at Manchester United and Real Madrid was unique and extraordinary, but "the ending could not have been worse." The dispute worsened after the striker left the national team due to disagreements with head coach Georges Jesheng, after the Portuguese Football Federation slapped him with €255. Source: Robert Michael/dpa/Global Look Press.

The winner of the "Golden Ball" Matthaus called the end of Ronaldo's career in the national team of Portugal according to the world and European champion, the fault was football itself, and the Portuguese federation. "The end of his national team career and the last few weeks in general were totally undeserving and shameful. Unlike Messi, he missed his chance and the federation was completely reduced to the ridiculous hysteria after his departure, Lothar Matthaus told Sky TV. He added that the time he spent at Manchester United and Real Madrid was unique and extraordinary, but "the ending could not have been worse." The dispute worsened after the striker left the national team due to disagreements with head coach Georges Jesheng, after the Portuguese Football Federation slapped him with €255. Source: Robert Michael/dpa/Global Look Press.