Szczęsny to Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo and the mockery that the Pole did not like at all

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again found himself at the center of attention after a witty remark directed at his former Juventus teammate, Wojciech Szczęsny. During the recent Poland versus Portugal match, the Portuguese star took the opportunity to deliver an ironic quip to the Polish goalkeeper that quickly went viral on social media.

Szczęsny, who had surprised the football world by announcing his retirement mid-season, made a sudden career turn by signing for Barcelona to replace the injured Marc-André ter Stegen. In the match against Portugal, the Polish goalkeeper couldn’t resist mentioning this to Cristiano Ronaldo, who responded with a clever, albeit challenging, joke.

"You had to retire to go to a big club," Cristiano Ronaldo joked, alluding to Real Madrid's long-standing rivalry with Barcelona. This statement, loaded with irony, didn't go unnoticed by those present or by the millions of fans of both players worldwide.

Szczęsny's reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo's joke remains unknown, but it likely created some tension between the two players who shared a dressing room for several seasons at Juventus. Despite the sporting rivalry, both players have demonstrated on numerous occasions to have great humanity and a deep respect for the sport.

A simple joke or a provocation?

Cristiano Ronaldo's phrase can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, it could be a simple joke between friends, a way to fuel sporting rivalry and generate a bit of controversy. On the other hand, it could be a veiled provocation towards Barcelona, a club that the Portuguese has always considered one of his main rivals.

Regardless of the interpretation each person gives to this situation, what is clear is that Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most media-savvy figures in world football and that his words always have a great impact.