Cristiano Ronaldo, held in some breath by many as the greatest player of all time, has disclosed his intention to prolong his career and remain at the pinnacle of the game.
“I feel proud to have this age and still compete at the highest level,” Ronaldo said on the Whoop Podcast on Wednesday, “It’s great and it gives me motivation to carry on.
“If you look at my career for the last 20 years, my level is high. If you are top for 20 years, it’s unbelievable.
“I do that and I continue to do that. For me it’s a big achievement.”
Ronaldo has continued to showcase his exceptional performance this season, finding the back of the net 42 times in 41 matches for Al Nassr in various competitions.
“My biggest motivation is to carry on,” he said.
“It’s not easy to be at this level. To still push, to still motivate, to carry on, to score goals, to be in good shape, to compete with the young lions that are coming and that when they play against me, they want to show me that they are stronger and faster than me. You have to prepare very well not just physically but mentally, too. This is the challenge.”
The recipient of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award on five occasions expressed his belief that, in addition to talent and work ethic, consistency plays a pivotal role in sustaining a successful career.
“Talent without work is nothing and work without talent is nothing,” he said.
“They have to work together at the same time. I have both. I can’t say that I have more of one than the other.
“Small details will make the difference. Consistency is the most difficult thing.
“Are you willing to do that? That’s the main point because everyone wants to be Cristiano, but doing it is difficult. Discipline is the most difficult thing.
“I fight against my mind sometimes, we are all human beings. Of course, I don’t like going to the gym every day, no one does, but you have to do it.”
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