Speaking to L’Equipe, the 32-year-old also said that one thing the Portuguese hate the most is losing and gets upset even when something goes against him in training.
In case you didn’t know…
The 34-year-old striker, who has never been too far away from the record books throughout his career, continued his incredible run of form into Serie A as well, breaking records left and right throughout the latest season.
He became the first player in history to win the Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A when he helped his club to an eighth straight Scudetto.
He created history when he scored the 100th header of his club career in a victory over local rivals Torino, cementing his position as one of the legends of the game.
The heart of the matter…
Matuidi, who was part of the France squad that won the World Cup in Russia last year, said that watching a world-class player train hard every single day has helped him learn a lot. He also said that though Ronaldo has already won so much, he never let’s that get in way of his training, he just keeps aiming higher and higher. He told L’Equipe: (Via Goal)
One thing he mentions about his highly decorated teammate is that the player is fiercely competitive and never likes to lose, even if it is on the training ground. He said:
What’s next?
Ronaldo virtually carried Portugal into the final of UEFA Nations League after a stunning hat-trick against Switzerland. Now the only thing standing between him and yet another major title are the young and energetic Netherlands.
The final is scheduled for 9 June at The Estádio do Dragão.
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