What if this season was the right one for Cristiano Ronaldo? Arriving in Saudi Arabia in January 2023, after a stormy divorce with Manchester United, the Portuguese striker is still chasing his first major title with Al-Nassr. But after 29 days in the Saudi Pro League, his club is at the top of the championship, eight points ahead of Al-Hilal.
The goal is therefore within reach for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is also getting closer to the symbolic bar of 1,000 career goals. At 41, and as he prepares to play in the 2026 World Cup with the Seleçao, “CR7”, who has scored four times in his last five matches, still has some left under his belt. Impressive longevity.
How to explain it? If his work ethic is at the heart of his performances, his impeccable lifestyle off the field is also the key to his long-term success. His former boss, Giorgio Barone, provided some little anecdotes on the way Cristiano Ronaldo eats, confirming his obsession with leaving nothing to chance.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former boss comes to the table
“His diet is balanced. He eats a little bit of everything, but it’s always healthyreveals the star’s ex-chef in Covers. Avocado, coffee and sugar-free eggs for breakfast, then chicken, fish and vegetables for lunch, without classic carbohydrates like pasta or bread. In the evening, he opts for light dishes based on meat or fish accompanied by vegetables. »
“No milk for himhe continues. Humans are the only animals that drink the milk of other animals. We are nursed by our mothers, like dogs, wolves, cows and donkeys. It’s normal. After infancy, this is no longer normal. It’s unnatural. »
So these are the ingredients to become a champion. Not to mention, of course, a good dose of talent.
