My Brilliance Bothers People A Lot - Ronaldo

Following the raucous caused by tax evasion issues, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made it known his “brilliance” annoys people. This is coming a day after he was quizzed by a Spanish judge investigating whether he evaded paying millions of euros in taxes.

“What bothers people is my brilliance, insects only attack lamps that shine!!!!” the Portuguese wrote in an Instagram message that received over a million likes within an hour of being posted.

Over 90 minutes were spent by the new dad on Monday answering as he answered questions concerning tax payment

Prosecutors accuse the four-time world player of the year of having evaded 14.7 million euros ($17.3 million) in tax.


Ronaldo, 32, has however denied any wrongdoing. Speaking to the judge, the talented footballer said he has always filed his tax returns and “never had the intention of evading taxes”.

Spanish daily El Mundo said the player  implied he was only being investigated because of who he is, during his court hearing

“I am only here because my name is Cristiano Ronaldo,” the player told the judge, according to the newspaper.