Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after guiding his team to Champions League success.
The Portuguese forward scored the decisive penalty as Madrid claimed a 5-3 shoot-out victory over Atletico Madrid after the European decider finished locked at 1-1 in Milan on Saturday.
"I don't care about that. I always keep the people who love me [close]," Ronaldo told British media.
"So this Champions League is for them, the guys who support me all the time, my fans in Portugal and around the world."
"After this I have more than 4,000 minutes on the pitch this season. I was number one in the team again, for most minutes. That means a lot to me," he said.
"It means I am still good, I still feel good physically, mentally. If you ask me if I feel tired, of course. I have a lot of minutes in the legs, but I am still there, I am always there.
"I showed the team I am there for the good moments and bad moments. This is what makes me feel proud. For seven years now I'm scoring more than 50 goals every year, but I am always asking more from myself."
