is not fussed that he has come in for criticism over his boozy celebrations following ’s treble win, saying he had the best weekend of his life.
The star went on a serious bender after City beat Inter Milan to win the , getting stuck into the booze with his teammates at the open top bus parade and a string of other parties.
He looked like he was having a great time, but has come in for some criticism for hitting the drink so heavily in his position as a role model for children.
He isn’t fazed by those who have questioned him, though, saying it was a well-deserved celebration after an historic feat and he was linking up with the England squad by the end of the week and felt fine.
Asked by talkSPORT if he had been bothered by any criticism, he said: ‘Not really. I’d done something that comes around once in a lifetime. The last time it was done… I don’t know when Man United did it, but it hasn’t been done for ages.
‘So why not celebrate like that? Everyone was with me. I wasn’t on my own, going out with my friends. I was with the whole team.
‘We enjoyed ourselves on the Saturday, Sunday, Monday. I had the best weekend of my life. I’d just won the Champions League and I was so emotional after it.
‘I was probably on the biggest emotional high I’ve ever been on. The manager didn’t tell me, but I knew I wouldn’t play on the Friday.’
He added: ‘Last weekend was the best weekend I’ve ever had. I’m still trying to come to terms with it. I’ve been on such a high the last week,’ he said.
‘I feel good. I trained on Wednesday and Thursday, and felt alright. Obviously, Saturday and Sunday, I felt good.
‘I came on today and I felt good. Whatever you do in life, there will always be people in the background criticising you. It’s part and parcel of life.
‘My full priority is with England. That’s why I was in camp on Tuesday night. Obviously I had a good weekend, it was the best weekend of my life.’
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