Michael Phelps has found an unlikely ally in Brazilian superstar
Ronaldo after the swimmer was suspended from competition for three
months after being photographed inhaling from a marijuana
pipe.
The former Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter striker
sympathised with the Olympic gold medallist and thinks that he
should be left alone after facing up to what he did.
Rather than hide away and try and deny the story, Phelps admitted
that he had been wrong and Ronaldo thinks that he should be
commended and not hounded for that.
"There is no need to persecute someone that has faced up to what he
has done, having been at the Olympic Games and that has won almost
everything that he can in his career," the footballer told
Brazilian reporters.
"It is obvious that all sportsmen should set an example to
youngsters, but Phelps has asked for forgiveness and faced up to
things.
"As he said himself, it was just a moment of weakness."