Former Manchester United and Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov has interviewed himself in a bizarre Facebook posting to express frustration at criticism aimed at him following a recent sending off for PAOK Salonika.
The former Bulgaria international, who has also played for Monaco and Fulham, interviewed himself on Tuesday following PAOK's 1-0 defeat at second-placed AEK Athens at the weekend.
Berbatov was criticised for a lack of commitment after being sent off only 17 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.
In response, the mercurial frontman published an interview with journalist Dimitar Berbatov.
"Some media say you don't want to play for PAOK anymore?," asked journalist Dimitar Berbatov.
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"This is why I am giving interview to you, and not to people who are coming up with stupid things like this," Berbatov replied.
"This is not true and with this kind of talks some people are trying to harm the team.
"PAOK is my team now and I fight for my team, even if this means a red card sometimes."
Berbatov said playing in such a game against AEK was exactly why he joined PAOK.
"This was a derby where my quality and experience can help the team and not for me to stay on the bench and do nothing," Berbatov said.
Berbatov, known for his languid style, received his first red card in more than 13 years for elbowing a defender.
"If the passion for football decreases and I stop getting angry, stop yelling and gesticulate on the pitch, then I don't care for football or the team I am playing for," he said.
"The passion is gone."
Berbatov, Bulgaria's all-time leading scorer, turns 35 on Saturday.
