Piers Morgan was called out for his Cristiano Ronaldo bias as Simon Jordan told him he had to "bring balance to his bull****". The pair, as well as Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, were discussing the situation at Portugal, where Ronaldo left camp after clashing with Jorge Jesus. The veteran was promised more game time, but after it failed to materialise chose to walk away.
Ronaldo's Legacy Under Scrutiny
It comes after the 41-year-old opted to remain playing post the World Cup despite plenty suggesting he should retire. His influence has waned with age but his stature brings with it political problems as Portugal try to navigate having him in the squad.
Morgan began his defence of Ronaldo on Football Uncensored by claiming he was "indisputably the best Portuguese player" in history, to which Solhekol first pushed back and suggested that you could have debate between him and Eusebio. Jordan joked that Morgan wouldn't know who Eusebio even was - before the host turned the attention to Portugal's trophy success with Ronaldo.
Facts vs. Agenda
He claimed the Euros in 2016, as well as two Nations League, before Solhekol claimed the latter two don't really count. Jordan chimed in: "No one's beating Cristiano over any sticks, they're just putting balance into your bull****." Solhekol continued by adding: "Portugal won one international trophy, Euro 2016, Ronaldo wasn't even on the pitch. He was injured. They won it without him."
Jordan continued by stating that such facts don't suit Morgan's agenda, as someone who is well known for being a devoted Ronaldo fan. The broadcaster hit back by saying: "The extraordinary attempts that people will go to to belittle the greatest player to play the game. It is quite extraordinary."
World Cup Record Questioned
Solhekol hit back at Ronaldo being the best there's been, pitting Diego Maradona against him, and highlighting that Ronaldo has never won the World Cup. Jordan again poked by at Morgan and said: "Facts don't mean anything to Piers."
The former newspaper editor concluded by stating that Jorge, who was named Portugal boss in the aftermath of their last 16 World Cup exit, should be "thanking Ronaldo" in the twilight years of his international career.
