Karim Benzema thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is more selfish than he is,but don’t have any problem with his superstar team-mate. He has played with Ronaldo for nearly a decade, the duo both joining the La Liga champions before the 2009-2010 season.
“At Real, I score, but when the guy who is next to you scores 50 per season (you can not do anything),” Benzema told
“It’s different from how I played at Lyon. I just like football and winning titles. I’m having fun.”
“Ronaldo and I, we get on well. I like playing with him. He likes to play with one touch of the ball. He is more selfish than me, but that’s normal. That does not bother me. Finally, it’s good for the team.”
“I did not imagine that I would stay at Real Madrid for nine years,” Benzema said. “When I was at Lyon, I imagined moving to Real to win titles. The most difficult thing in Madrid is the pressure.
“The debate about me? It’s to sell papers. I got used to it. I focus on the football. With age, I have learned to stay calm.”
Benzema also discussed his time under current Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who coached Real Madrid from 2010 through 2013.
“Mourinho helped me a lot. It’s his character. It stings you every time and you surpass yourself on the field.
“He is a good coach.”
