FOOTBALL: He’s very nice to me – Buffon criticizes Juventus over Ronaldo

 

Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has said the team’s performances have not helped forward Cristiano Ronaldo this season.

The 43-year-old believes Ronaldo, who is very nice to him, has suffered because of Juventus’ display this term.

Juventus are currently fighting for a place in the Champions League next season, as they sit fifth in the Serie A table, one point behind Napoli at the fourth position.

The Old Lady were also knocked out of this season’s Champions League by FC Porto.

“I have an excellent relationship with Ronaldo,” Buffon told beIN Sports. “He’s very nice to me.

“He has scored a lot of goals, always like in the last few years. The individual is enhanced when the team reaches important goals.

“If this doesn’t happen, the performances of the individuals suffer as well.”

He added, “My future is clear and defined. This beautiful and very long experience with Juve will come to a definitive end this year.

“I feel I gave everything for Juve. I have received everything and more than this cannot be done.

“We have reached the end of a cycle and it’s right for one to remove the disturbance.”