Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon D'or awardsBein SportsCristiano Ronaldo. A 5 time Ballon D'or winner and an player who has achieved many awards with his previous clubs. This is a player whose dedication inspired millions to never give up and follow your dreams at any costs. A hero is someone who possesses the traits of leadership, hardworking, and motivation. Cristiano poses everyone of those traits which caused most of the success on and off the pitch. Cristiano is also generous and selfless as he has donated over nearly half a million dollars to numerous and hospitals around the world. His passion for soccer and persistence to never give up throughout tough scenarios and having escaped his rough childhood into becoming one of the best athletes in the world are some of the key factors that helped him become the idol of many children.

Cristiano Ronaldo warming up before a Champions League MatchJuventus Fc's Verified Instagram   Cristiano's perseverance and dedication to the game of  soccer helped him develop more and more as a soccer player which led to his phenomenal success. The amount of work and determination he puts into his training helped determined his success as a soccer player on the pitch. “‘Ronaldo’s training philosophy is to work out 3-4 hours a day on 5 days of a week. Moreover, he sleeps for at least 8 hours every night, which gives his body enough rest to recover after a day’s hard work.”’(James Gold). Ronaldo never gave up throughout the struggles he suffered day in and day out and still managed to come out on top as one of the best in the world. To achieve success Ronaldo wakes up every single morning and goes straight to his workouts to help him add more trophies and awards to his collection. “‘I go to bed early and get up early, especially before matches. Sleep helps my muscles to recover, which is really important," Ronaldo tells British soccer magazine it's key to fit it in exercise wherever you can. You can do an abs workout in your bedroom when you wake up in the morning or before you go to bed," Ronaldo tells British soccer magazine If you get into a routine then it makes it easier, it will become a habit."’Ronaldo is very dedicated to his passion as he spends every second of every day trying to improve and get better at soccer. He tells many news stations that he usually spends 7 or 8 hours on the field and 3 or 4 hours eating proteins and high carb foods. He also inspired many to become healthier and in better physique after being inspired by Ronaldo's effort.

Cristiano RonaldoCristiano's verified Instagram accountRonaldo’s diet consists of no days off and no exceptions whatsoever. Cristiano knows what level he dreamed of playing at so he worked on his body and fitness until he succeeded in his dream “‘ Cristiano's diet contains the same items every day with very little exceptions. Breakfast: Whole-wheat or whole-grain cereal, egg whites, fruit juice. Lunch: Whole-wheat pasta, green vegetables, baked potato, chicken with salad. Snack: Tuna roll with fruit juice/lemon juice. Dinner: Rice with pulses, chicken or turkey breasts, beans, and fruits”’(Tom Verducci). Cristiano’s diet is one of his main keys to his phenomenal success. All the practice and determination Ronaldo worked off and paid off to help his succession. Ronaldo knows what he can achieve when he puts his mind to it which is why he has many strict rules on his diet. “According to the Sun, Ronaldo told FourFourTwo that protein is key to his diet while avoiding the likes of sugary sodas and processed food. He said: I avoid things that are bad for me like alcohol, sugary sodas and processed foods. I focus on eating simple whole foods, like fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.”’ These strict goals Ronaldo set for himself are very vital to Ronaldo’s incomparable fitness and pace compared to other athletes. As stated by the Italian football team Juventus FC Ronaldo has the body composition and fitness of a 17 year old boy due to his diets and hard work fitness. Ronaldo is known as a hero to many due to how hard he works everyday to ensure he is the best in the world and shows people that hard work does pay off.

Cristiano Ronaldo once said  “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable...his love for the game of soccer is something you will never find anywhere else. The amount of dedication Ronaldo puts into each and every one of his diets, workouts, and practices is what makes him one of the greatest in the world. Ronaldo is an inspiration to many due to his persistence and dedication, and how he came out of a horrible environment and never gave up and showed everyone who was the richest, greatest, best athlete in the world. Ronaldo will most likely end his legacy as one of the greatest soccer players to ever step on a football pitch again.

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