Despite his 40th anniversary, Ronaldo remains an elite athlete and his thirst for success has not decreased since he continues to achieve exceptional performances for Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League.
Ngannou believes that Ronaldo's mentality, his work ethics and his commitment to excellence could have made him a formidable presence in the ultimate Fighting Championship if he had chosen a different career. Ngannou, who contributed to the highest level of combat sports, is known for his immense dedication and persistence. According to him, these same features are obvious in Ronaldo's approach to football, which makes the five -time winner of the Ballon d'Or a natural candidate for professional fight.
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In an interview with Sportsbook Review, Ngannou said:
“(Ronaldo) loves combat sports. I think Cristiano is the kind of guy we could have said, when he was younger, that he did not have the qualities to be a player. But he is a hard worker, disciplined and focused on what he wants. I think he even has the only attribute we need to become a fighter. Dedication and discipline. »»
The admiration between Ngannou and Ronaldo goes beyond mutual respect, because the two icons of sport have established a real friendship. Their first meeting took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2023, while they were staying by chance in the same hotel. Ngannou remembered that he was initially skeptical when a member of Ronaldo's entourage informed him that the Portuguese superstar was one of his fans. Not knowing if it was a kind of farce, Ngannou was surprised when Ronaldo personally invited him to his hotel room.
“(Ronaldo and I) have a very good relationship”,
he said. “I went to Saudi Arabia for the first time two years ago and I had the opportunity to meet Cristiano. He was in the pool with his family and we stayed there for about 45 minutes to chat by the pool and all that, and it was very authentic. We have looked like people who had known each other for a very long time, but it was the very first time and it was one of those moments when we have to pinch to say: “It's Cristiano, is not -How not? “Yes, it's really Cristiano”. From there, we discovered it from time to time on Instagram by DM, then he asked me for my number. “”
Ronaldo's insatiable thirst for success allows him to remain one of the most competitive athletes in the world. While he continues to challenge age and expectations, speculation are increasing concerning his long -term projects. Reports suggest that the Al-Nassr captain is about to sign a contract extension, which would maintain him in Saudi Arabia until 2026-an agreement that could allow him to participate in the next World Cup.
