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Real Madrid star tells fans to stop demanding Cristiano Ronaldo sale as Man Utd eye deal
REAL MADRID fans are "crazy" to demand Cristiano Ronaldo be sold, claims the striker's team-mate Sergio Ramos.
Sergio Ramos (right) has backed under-fire Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid
Ronaldo, 31, has come under heavy criticism of late and has been linked with a summer switch back to Manchester United.
Fans have singled out the Portugal international during matches for a string of below-par displays and were unimpressed with his recent claim that the Real players were not up to his standard.
Ronaldo retaliated by cupping a hand to his ear when scoring four goals in a 7-1 demolition of Celta Vigo last week.
“I respect the opinion of the fans because their affection is important," Ramos said.
"But when things don’t go so well they should support the players a bit because we all want the best for Madrid.
"For me, anybody who thinks that he (Ronaldo) has to leave Madrid is crazy because he is a historic [player].”