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Aug 14, 2023 · So, to all the young dreamers out there, take a page from Ronaldo’s playbook. Embrace the setbacks, work tirelessly to improve your skills, and above all, believe in your potential. Let...
Jan 2, 2016 · Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the main inspiration behind his success is himself. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the ball before kicking a penalty during...
- Mason Mount
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Martin Odegaard
- Joao Felix
- Harry Kane
- Marcus Rashford
- Raheem Sterling
- Erling Braut Haaland
- Bruno Fernandes
- Kylian Mbappe
In the video above, a very young, very long-haired Mason Mount teaches us all how to perform Ronaldo's iconic free kick style, before replicating it with ease. Fast forward a few years, and the young Englishman is converting a set piece against Wolves to seal Chelsea's place in the top four. The butterfly effect in full swing.
Ronaldo may have demolished Arsenal on many occasions during his time at Old Trafford, but the Gunners can thank the Juventus man for motivating one of their brightest young talents. In an interview with Arsenal's official website, the forward said: "I base my football on Cristiano Ronaldo, he is the player model I want to follow. He is a footballe...
At the age of just 16, Odegaard made the move to Real Madrid. And, in Cristiano Ronaldo, he could hardly have had a much better teacher. The Norwegian said that he tries "to learn as much as possible" from the Portuguese. A few years later, he is now flourishing in La Liga.
Joao Felix was just three years old when Ronaldo made his debut for the national team, and just 19 when he played alongside the great man. Describing the experience, the Atletico Madrid forward said: "It was a dream come true to be with him in the same locker room".
The Spurs talisman has faced Ronaldo twice in his career, having been drawn against Real Madrid for the group stages of the 2017/18 Champions League. After the final whistle at the Bernabeu, Kane swapped shirts with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, and later described him as "a big role model of mine".
If Man Utd fans couldn't love their former player any more, the Portuguese legend inspired some of their most talented youngsters. Rashford described Ronaldo as 'iconic' on Twitter, in reference to his sensational bicycle kick goal against Juventus in 2018. And you can see the similarities in Rashford's game - with the pace, directness, and even th...
Mount, Kane, Rashford, and now Sterling - Gareth Southgate owes a big thank you to the 35-year-old. Whilst at Liverpool, Sterling named the Manchester United legend as his idol. A risky move, but I'm sure the Anfield faithful have forgiven him by now... Speaking to The Mirror, a teenage Sterling said: “I really look up to Cristiano Ronaldo, he is s...
Another Norwegian to add to the list, this time in the form of Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Erling Braut Haaland. Speaking to ESPN, Haaland talked about how Ronaldo and Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic shaped his career. "You could just see it in Ronaldo's face that 'today I'm the man' and 'today, I will score goals' and that's what he did. "That's...
They say never meet your heroes, but Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes may disagree with that. The midfielder has shared a pitch many times with the five-time Champions League winner for the Portuguese national team, and the two have since become close friends. The Juventus talisman even played his part in securing Fernandes' move to Old Trafford from S...
Since his breakthrough in 2016, Kylian Mbappe has shot right to the top of the footballing pyramid. And, at just 21 years of age, it's frightening to think what the future might hold for the PSG forward. Whatever becomes of the Frenchman, he will have to really outdo himself to reach the standards of his hero. The former Monaco man worshipped Ronal...
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- Kylian Mbappe. So, let's start with Mbappe. During a UEFA Nations League clash between France and Portugal in 2020, Ronaldo and the Frenchman shared a lovely moment at half-time.
- Erling Haaland. Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is arguably the best striker on the planet – well, it's probably not even a debate in reality.
- Marcus Rashford. You only have to look at Marcus Rashford’s free-kick technique to realise that the Manchester United forward grew up watching Ronaldo.
- Rasmus Hojlund. A gifted player on the verge of becoming Rashford's teammate at Man Utd, Rasmus Hojlund is another young forward who grew up watching Ronaldo score goals for fun on television.
Feb 11, 2024 · Dive into the unparalleled work ethic of Cristiano Ronaldo, exploring how his relentless dedication, self-belief, and commitment to excellence can inspire a transformation in your own...
Sep 18, 2017 · With millions of people dreaming about touching the superstar in their wildest dreams, we look at the five most important life lessons that Cristiano Ronaldo has taught us during his career as...
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Apr 7, 2020 · Inspired by 'Soccer Stories - Oh My Goal' on YouTube and their video '11 things you didn't know about Cristiano Ronaldo, we've decided to round up the best of them. 11. Ronaldo owns an $18.5m...
