Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has
revealed he is trying to improve upon controlling his
anger.
Ronaldo's treatment at the hands of opposition defenders has
again been a focus of debate after an incident with Newcastle
United defender Steven Taylor last week.
He has also escaped punishment himself this season after kicking
out on several occasions, including clashes with Stoke full-back
Andy Wilkinson and Tottenham Hotspur centre-half Michael
Dawson.
The World Player of the Year accepts he is targeted by his
opponents and also acknowledged his battle to keep his temperament
in check.
"I am a target of course, so it is difficult to
avoid certain things," said Ronaldo in The Sun. "I try to
control my anger. Sometimes it's not easy, though, and it is
something I have to improve on.
"Sometimes it is difficult because of the atmosphere in the
stadium and the importance of the game.
"I'm only 24, but I have a lot of experience of big games and
that helps because you learn through situations.
"If someone kicks me, I get up and I go again. I am not afraid
of being kicked, it is part of the game.
"I see it as a challenge that they have to kick me to stop
me."