Juventus Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Refused Shirt Swap As Player Felt 'Small And Ashamed'

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to swap his shirt with Robin Gosens as he left the Atalanta left-back feeling "completely blushed and ashamed."

Gosens, 26, admitted that it was a lifelong dream to own the 36-year-old Juventus star's shirt and didn't pass up the opportunity to ask after a match.

But the Germany international was in for a real shock when Ronaldo flatly turned down his request, saying that he "didn't even look at me."

Speaking in his Dreams are Worthwhile biography, Gosens recalled: "After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfil my dream of having [a] Ronaldo jersey.

"After the final whistle I went to him, having not even gone public to celebrate [...] but Ronaldo did not accept. I asked: 'Cristiano, can I have your shirt?'

"He didn't even look at me, he just said: 'No!'"

According to Goal, Gosens candidly revealed that he walked away from the failed shirt swap feeling "small."

The German full-back insisted that the "embarrassing" moment was one that he hoped no-one else saw, admitting that is "what I felt and tried to hide it."

Gosens explained: "I was completely blushed and ashamed. I went away and felt small.

"You know that moment when something embarrassing happens and you look around to see if anyone noticed it? That's what I felt and tried to hide it."

Ronaldo has been in fine goalscoring form this season as he has scored 31 times in 35 appearances, despite Juventus struggling in their Serie A title defence.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner rescued a point for the defending Italian champions in their 2-2 draw with Torino at the Olimpico di Torino on Saturday.

However, Ronaldo did miss an incredible opportunity to seal the winner against Torino as Juventus' title defence continues to fade.

The Portugal captain is expected to return to action in Juventus' Serie A clash with Napoli at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.

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Topics: Football, Serie A, Atalanta, Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo, Italy

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