C. Ronaldo says no regrets to matters beyond football pitch

MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no regrets and "goes to bed every night with a clear conscience," in an interview in which he speaks about matters beyond his performance on the football pitch.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his second goal during Real Madrid v Real Sociedad in Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Madrid, Spain Dec 30, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]

Speaking to the "El Mundo" newspaper in an interview published on Sunday in Spain, the Real Madrid striker, said he "doesn't see life like a battle."

"Everyone can think what they like about me, but I go to bed every night with a clear conscience and I sleep well," he said, adding you "can't be obsessed with what other people think about you."

"Not even God can please everyone," commented Ronaldo, who nevertheless, admits that sometimes his arrogant gestures on the pitch have helped form people's opinions of him.

"That's obvious, but they are natural gestures, I don't plan on them beforehand and sometimes I regret them," he said, although he probably won't be stopping them in the future because "it is very hard to change."

Ronaldo will be 31 next month and was asked about his life after football, he replied he wanted his clothing brand to continue to expand, but explained that once his playing life ends "there is another life. It will be difficult to start with, but I don' t want to be a coach, a club director or President."

Despite his confidence he will be able to leave the game behind Ronaldo explained that at the moment his entire life is "conditioned because I live for football. I like to feel good and do things well. I have a great life, but I think I will enjoy it more than my career is over, when I have time to do what I like," said Ronaldo, who is clearly looking forward to having more free time.

"I have a great job, cars, houses...but that isn't everything. For example, this Saturday there is a fight (boxing) in Las Vegas and I would like to take my family and friends to go and see it, but I can't because I am sacrificing myself and don't have the time. I can't regret that now, but later I want to live like a king," he commented.