5 Reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is being written off too early

#4 Off-field issues

The Spanish government opened a massive tax fraud

Ronaldo is clearly unsettled at Real Madrid.

He has now categorically refused to sign a new contract at the Madrid based giants. He has been unhappy for some time following allegations of tax-fraud that have been following him since summer.

One could argue that Messi has faced similar problems and continued to perform but it is also very evident that in the immediate aftermath of those allegations surfacing in 2013 and his alleged unhappiness at the appointment of Luis Enrique the next season, his form suffered initially as well.

Either way, Ronaldo's unhappiness has been evident. He has been noticeably uncomfortable at the club since summer issuing multiple come and get me pleas to any suitors. He did not get his way and has recently been reported to have been risking a jail term after rejecting a fresh tax-settlement offer.

All in all, it is clear the player's mind is not solely on the ball like it has been so consistently in his career. Personal problems can often distract a footballer and take a toll on performance temporarily until he can get back to focusing on the game.