Cristiano Ronaldo did not celebrate his two goals in a Real Madrid victory over Grenada. After the match he said he was “sad.” His comments sparked a barrage of media speculation over whether he would remain at the European giants. Asked specifically about his lack of enthusiasm after scoring in the match, he told reporters: “It could be because I am a bit sad. That is the only reason. When I don't celebrate goals, I am not happy.” He did say that his unhappiness was professional and not personal. “I am not going to say more. People know why,” he was quoted as saying in the media. But it continues much fears among fans that their star player could be on his way out after helping Madrid to the Spanish La Liga championship last year. He was a goal scorer and most thought he would win the UEFA European Footballer of the Year award. But he did not, with the title going to rival Barcelona's Andres Iniesta. Some players have been reported, anonymously, as saying that not winning the title has affected Ronaldo in recent days. But Ronaldo was quick to point to Iniesta as a deserving winner of the award and said that was “not important” in the grand scheme of things. For the 27-year-old, who left Manchester United a few years back to join the Spanish side, appears unhappy with the current situation. Sports newspapers in Spain were quick to jump on his sadness, questioning whether he would remain at Real or if he would move on. “He can't take it any more,” headlined the front page of top selling sports daily Marca. Ronaldo “disconcerts Madrid and sounds alarm bells after not celebrating his goals against Granada,” it said. For now, Ronaldo is staying in Spain, and while speculation is rife, there is little indication that he is planning a move, although certainly there are many clubs who are already inking their pens for a chance to sign the player who has arguably been among the top three for the past few years.
