Soccer-Ronaldo's personal interests difficult to manage, says Sarri

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Udinese v Juventus - Dacia Arena, Udine, Italy - July 23, 2020 Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri during the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

ROME (Reuters) - Maurizio Sarri says he found Cristiano Ronaldo difficult to manage during his time in charge of Juventus, as he had to consider the “personal interests” of the Portugal striker.

The 62-year-old was appointed as Lazio coach last month, a year after being sacked by the Turin club, where five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo has played since 2018.