Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest football players of all time, but his relationship with his coaches has not always been smooth. Throughout his career, many coaches have been fired while working with Ronaldo, which has raised questions about his role in these departures.
One of the most well-known examples is Jose Mourinho, who was the coach of Real Madrid when Ronaldo played for the team. Mourinho was fired in 2013, and rumors circulated that Ronaldo had played a role in his departure. However, both Mourinho and Ronaldo denied any such involvement.
Another coach who was fired while working with Ronaldo is Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti was the coach of Real Madrid in 2015 when Ronaldo played for the team. Despite winning the Champions League in his first season, Ancelotti was fired after a disappointing second season. Some reports suggested that Ronaldo was not happy with Ancelotti’s tactics and had expressed his dissatisfaction to the club’s president.
More recently, Andrea Pirlo was fired as the coach of Juventus in 2021, while Ronaldo was playing for the team. Pirlo’s departure was not directly linked to Ronaldo, but it is widely believed that Ronaldo was not happy with Pirlo’s tactics and had expressed his frustration to the club’s management.
Overall, the number of coaches who have been fired while working with Ronaldo is relatively high compared to other top footballers. While it is difficult to say whether Ronaldo is directly responsible for these departures, his reputation as a demanding player who expects a high level of performance from his coaches may have played a role.