Cristiano Ronaldo will take legal action against a Spanish TV
programme, denying accusations he held wild parties before the loss
to Barcelona.
Reports suggested Ronaldo had thrown a party the night before
Saturday's 2-0 defeat to bitter rivals Barcelona which left Madrid
three points behind the defending champions at the top of the
table.
The former World Player of the Year was also alleged to have
thrown another party following the loss at the Bernabeu, while
several of his team-mates were apparently present at both events
which lasted well into the early hours of the morning.
In a statement Ronaldo said: "It has come to my attention
that in the program "Salva-Me" on Spanish television channel
Telecinco, there were references made to alleged parties held at my
house, one on Friday, the eve of the game against Barcelona, which
reportedly lasted until five in the morning, and one on Saturday
night itself, interspersed with several comments which were
intolerably depreciating to my dignity and my professionalism.
"I categorically refute such accusations, which are
completely false and delusional: there is really not even one iota
of truth in them.
"With a game the next day, it is more than obvious that I
spent Friday night resting and, on Saturday night, my spirit was
anything but festive.
"Considering the gravity of the charges, I have instructed my
lawyers to, without any reflection, use all legal means to restore
the truth of the matter and ensure that those responsible are
punished to the fullest extent legally provided."
