Ronaldo decides to stay with Real Madrid after change of heart over tax evasion allegations

In a major development recently, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo popularly known as CR7 underwent a change of heart over his future. He has decided to remain at Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain. According the Madrid president it is true that the CR7 was indeed hurt and offended when he had been charges of tax evasion by the Spanish authorities. They have alleged that football star had evaded taxes to the tune of £12.9million.

Ronaldo would leave if he is found guilty 

Ronaldo said that he would leave the football club if he was found guilty at the trial in regard to his tax evasion charges. There had been a lot of speculations last month in regard to what CR7 would do when the matter regarding charges of tax evasion came to light; in fact many were of the opinion that Ronaldo had already made an irreversible decision to quit Real Madrid following the charges. Some even linked with moves to PSG and Manchester United. But it seems that while playing the Confederation's Cup he kept his council and now appears to have had a change of heart.

In fact Florentino Perez has openly defended Ronaldo. He also was of the opinion that Ronaldo was indeed hurt and angry at the whole incident. But it is now great that Ronaldo has continued to stay with Real Madrid. 

Probable reasons why Ronaldo might have decided to stay 

The news of Ronaldo comes shortly after the news that Messi another superstar has extended his contract with Barcelona. Some experts say that the first reason why CR7 might have decided to stay could bet the fact that being with Madrid would give him a higher profile. This is particularly considering the fact that with Madrid he would be at a better chance of winning the Ballon d' Or. He would also probably be in a better shape for next year's world cup after a season in Spain. 

The fact is that Ronaldo has now won back to back Champion's league titles with Madrid. This is 3 in 4 years to put himself in a great position for winning the Ballon d' Or this season. This would make him go one behind his arch rival superstar Lionel Messi. 

Ronaldo undoubtedly one of the all time greats in the game

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the all-time greats of the game. He is a player who is destined to make history. It owes mainly to his immense natural talent. The Portuguese forward is a commanding leader for Real Madrid and his national team. After he arrived at Spain from Manchester United, his goal scoring figures have improved significantly. This has brought much delight of Madrid fans. He is now firmly established as one of the leading goal scorers in the history of the club. The fact that he will now continue with Real Madrid would surely make the fans and the club happy.