- All-time great showing no sign of slowing down
- Has maintained his relentless pursuit of perfection
- More goals & trophies to chase down in 2024
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Portuguese icon, who has five Ballons d’Or to his name, has established a reputation down the years for leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of perfection. He demands the best from himself and those around him, with that relentless work ethic ensuring that he is still going strong at the age of 39.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo has registered 48 goals this season, with a half-century in his sights, and has major silverware up for grabs in the King Cup of Champions. He will be doing all he can to ensure that he is in peak condition – physically and mentally – heading into the end of the 2023-24 campaign and this summer’s European Championship.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
In a bid to keep his mind sharp and body relaxed, Ronaldo has teamed up with wearable tech company Whoop as a global ambassador and investor. Speaking with them about how he stays laser-focused, CR7 has said of managing his stress and sleep: “One important thing, I don’t speak after 10/11 o’clock. I don’t speak on the phone. I don’t like to speak in the night because of my brain. So, after 10 o’clock, don’t call me!”
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Ronaldo claims that Whoop helps him to know his body “inside and out”, which prepares him to produce his best whenever stepping onto the field. Retirement still appears to be some way off for the all-time great, with more goals to be scored and records to be broken before he thinks about hanging up his boots.
