Dallas, July 5 -- Barcelona star Gavi has backed and praised Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that much of the criticism he hears comes from fans rather than players who have actually shared a dressing room with him.

The FC Barcelona midfielder emphasised that Ronaldo is widely respected within the game, calling him one of the greatest footballers in history and highlighting his ability to influence any match at any moment.

"I always hear that, but from people who are not on his team, from fans. Those who are on his team will have magnificent respect for him. Obviously, Cristiano is one of the best players in history, and he can make the difference at any moment," the Barcelona midfielder stated as per Goal.com.

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