Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate in the Portuguese selection, Danilo Pereira is not surprised by the exceptional success of the Al-Nassr striker.
“I’ll tell you when I’m done.” » It was with this provocative message, posted on his Instagram account, that Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 54th goal of the year in all competitions three days ago. A goal which allowed him to complete 2023 as the best director in the world of football, ahead of the scoring machines Harry Kane (52), Kylian Mbappé (52) and Erling Haaland (50).
38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is still on top in 2023 👑 pic.twitter.com/SoyjjZcOZv
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 30, 2023
While some observers considered that he had gone into early retirement near Al-Nassr, where he arrived last January, “CR7” proved during his first twelve months in Saudi Arabia that he still had underfoot. An extraordinary longevity which, at 38 years old (he will celebrate his 39th birthday on February 5), does not surprise his Portuguese compatriot Danilo Pereira.
“It’s all due to his genetics”
“Cristiano hasn’t changed much since I’ve known himhe confides in the podcast 1 para 1. He is always hungry, he always has this ambition to score goals and be at the highest level. I think that’s what defines him as a player, and that’s why he’s still in the national team today. » A Portugal team that he hopes to take to the top at Euro 2024 (June 14 to July 14).
And for the versatile PSG defensive midfielder, the five-time Ballon d’Or has continued to amaze his fans, his exceptional work ethic not being his only secret. “He still has this desire to play, and physically he feels good. I don’t really know how to explain it but it’s all due to his genetics, his work and his way of training on a daily basis.”, he says. The DNA has therefore spoken, Cristiano Ronaldo is here to stay.
