Journalist Massimo Franchi recounted an incident from Cristiano Ronaldo’s past that illustrates the soccer star’s unwavering commitment to excellence and his iron discipline. The anecdote took place at the wedding of Ronaldo’s long-time agent, Jorge Mendes, where the Portuguese star abstained from all alcohol and unhealthy food, despite the lavish nature of the event. to sue.
Franchi is known to be the creator of the Golden Boy Award, given to the world’s most promising soccer star. He recently spoke about Ronaldo’s mentality and emphasized the player’s determined attitude, which sets him apart from the rest.
🚨Massimo Franchi (Golden Boy award founder):
“If Bellingham or Musiala don’t win Golden Boy? Think of Cristiano Ronaldo. He never won the Golden Boy. Look where he is now, what a gigantic career he has had. 𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
I know Cristiano Ronaldo since… pic.twitter.com/LXfGsTHC2b
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) September 29, 2023
Franchi said that he has known Cristiano Ronaldo from the early days of his Real Madrid career. The Portuguese international does everything to be the best version of himself and achieve success. Earlier, Cristiano has been praised by his colleagues for his work ethic which pushes him to be successful.
The journalist recalls an incident at the wedding of Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo’s former agent. He says that Jorge threw a lavish party with a variety of costly champagnes ready at the table. But Ronaldo only drank still water, and a small Coke during the party.
He further lauded his ‘iron mentality’ when the final glass – champagne – was poured for the final toast, but Ronaldo only tasted the champagne with his lips and then put the glass away. Ronaldo didn’t even take a sip out of the Champagne glass.
🚨15 years have passed and Cristiano Ronaldo is still the last player to win the Ballon d’Or in the Premier League.🐐 pic.twitter.com/6mmhCRm76Z
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He was further asked what if Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala failed to win the Golden Boy award this year. Replying to this he said that Ronaldo also did not win the Golden Boy award. That didn’t mean that he could do any lesser things in his career. Cristiano went on to win 5 Ballon d’Or awards. He achieved greater goals in his life and not winning the Golden Boy award didn’t affect his career.
The reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo not touching alcohol
Cristiano Ronaldo is praised for his dedication and disciplined routine which he sets for himself in order to be the best. One of the things that the 38-year-old striker does to maintain his elite fitness level is to avoid alcohol.
Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it causes fluid loss in the body. This can lead to dehydration, which reduces exercise performance and increases the risk of injury. Ronaldo needs to stay hydrated to perform at his best, which is why he avoids alcohol.
Secondly, alcohol is known to harm the liver. The liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood, and alcohol can overload the liver and damage its cells. Ronaldo must have a healthy liver to be healthy overall and it is also essential for his longevity, so he avoids drinking alcohol.
In 2005, Ronaldo was just 20 years old when his father died because of kidney failure.
Take away from Jose Dinis Aveiro life.
– Have a vision of greatness for kids
– Share your vision with your kids.
– Develop their Talents and potentials pic.twitter.com/fYt4KxGpL9— Olasoji Sosanya (@Olasojisosanya) June 4, 2022
In addition to these reasons, Ronaldo also does not drink alcohol because of personal experience. His father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, died of alcoholism at the age of 52. Ronaldo said his father’s death was a major turning point in his life and he was determined to never make the same mistakes as his father.
