Cristiano Ronaldo launches extraordinary rant at ex-Barcelona man Xavi

It's fair to say Cristiano Ronaldo is not shy about getting a bit salty.

And the focus of his attention this time is former Barcelona midfielder Xavi.

Let's set the scene...

Earlier in the week, Xavi told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser...

"Only a fool could have played football and not recognise Cristiano is an elite footballer.

"But he just has had bad luck to be around at the same time as Leo."

And, of course, the Real Madrid superstar has reacted in the most sensible way possible.

By having a go at the La Liga legend.

"The most searched for player on the Internet is me.

"Those that want to appear on front covers [of newspapers] or promote things speak about me.

"What does it matter to me what Xavi says? He plays where? In Qatar or [somewhere], I don't know.

"He's won everything but he's never won a Ballon d'Or.

"I have three."