Lawyer Luís Henrique resigns following criticisms of Cristiano Ronaldo

Luís Henrique, the legal representative for coach Jorge Jesus, has resigned from his weekly column at Jornal Record following sharp criticisms directed at Cristiano Ronaldo. Henrique accused the Al Nassr player of damaging his own legacy through an obsession with specific metrics and by surrounding himself with people who only tell him what he wants to hear, stating that such figures “end up alone in Olympus, surrounded by mirrors.”

Henrique cited a conflict of interest regarding the ownership of Medialivre, the media group that owns Jornal Record, noting that Cristiano Ronaldo is a significant shareholder in the company.

The controversy coincides with broader discussions regarding the psychological challenges faced by elite athletes. Analysts have noted the difficulty professional competitors face when confronting the decline of their physical capabilities and the subsequent need to undergo a “mourning of sporting identity” as they transition away from their dominant professional roles.