Sporting Heroes Month: Cristiano Ronaldo
By Will Stroude
In association with MaxiNutrition.
Today in Sporting Heroes Month, we’re celebrating one of our all-time favourites: 30-year-old Portuguese footballing great Cristiano Ronaldo. Take a look…
Top Sporting Achievement: He is the most expensive football player in history.
Better Half: Ronaldo was dating Russian model Irina Shayk but the pair parted ways in January 2015.
Best Attribute: His abs: you could grate cheese off of Ronaldo’s six-pack.
Sporting Quote: “I don’t want to be compared to anyone – I’d like to impose my own style of play and do the best for myself and for the club here.”
Special Weapon: Best known for his agility, this serves Ronaldo well on the pitch combining his mental perception with speed and accuracy.
Style: Owning his own fashion boutique, CR7, Ronaldo is has the smart/casual look down, usually spotted in jeans and a fitted tee or polo shirt.
Training Tip: “Learn to train your mind as well as your body. Mental strength is just as important as physical strength and will help you achieve your goals.”
In The Game: Ronaldo plays number 7, attacking forward position.
Wins: Two time winner of FIFA Ballon d’Or: 2013 and 2014.
Attitude: “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable.”