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Paul Merson Bashes Cristiano Ronaldo's Euro Form

Paul Merson Bashes Cristiano Ronaldo's Euro Form

The former Arsenal man also claims he doesn't compare to a footballing icon.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Portugal's chances of qualifying into the knockout stages hinge on their next game against Hungary after picking up just the two points, while their talisman is under intense scrutiny for his underwhelming performances especially from Paul Merson.

Following their two draws, the former Gunner has blasted the Real Madrid frontman for his indifferent start to the competition insisting that Argentina legend Diego Maradona is a better player.

Ronaldo has been criticised for his inability to carry the nation to glory by the pundit meanwhile rubbishing claims he is an all-time great, writing on Sky Sports;

"People tell me Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Diego Maradona, but I watched him against Austria and that's rubbish. Maradona is 100 times better. Ronaldo looks great when he's playing for Real Madrid battering other teams 9-0 every week but when you ask him to carry a team on his shoulders, he can't do it."

'The Magic Man' continued to lay into the Portuguese skipper for his missed penalty versus Austria;

"People tell me he was unlucky because his penalty hit the post - but luck should not come into it when you take a penalty."

Harsh words from Merson, does he have a point or is he talking nonsense? Have your say in the comments section below.

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Topics: Euro 2016, Ronaldo, Arsenal