"Real" Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is not humble and needs people to hate him because it motivates him as a Portuguese.
The sniper has earned a reputation as a precise and egocentric person, which makes him controversially valued.
However, he enjoys the hatred from fans.
"I admit, I am not the most humble person in the world," Ronaldo told The Times. "I am not a pretender, but I like to learn from everything."
"I don't mind people hating me, because it pushes me forward. When I step onto the field to play, everyone is against me, but that's fine."
"You have to see the good things as well. I need enemies. It's part of football. When I touch the ball, they scream."
"It started when I was only 18 or 19 years old, but it's not a problem for me. It motivates me."
