Cristiano Ronaldo has not only left an indelible mark on the sport but has also become a source of inspiration for countless individuals around the world. Among his admirers are Manchester United and English international star Ella Toone. This 24-year-old has found immense inspiration in Ronaldo, leading her to establish her own brand that reflects the influence of the Portuguese superstar.
Ella Toone, showing her ambitious nature, has become the first England women’s soccer player to trademark her name. Following this, she released her brand ET7. The name-bearing striking resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark ‘CR7’ is not just a mere coincidence.
How CR7 inspired the creation of ET7?
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In a recent interview with Mail Sport, Toone shed light on her new brand and her aspirations for the future. With the launch of ET7, the 24-year-old aims to open an academy for women’s soccer by 2024. Reflecting on her brand, she remarked, “I’ve always wanted to have my own brand and academy.”
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Also, her admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo played a significant role in shaping her vision. She confessed, “My idol was Cristiano Ronaldo and his brand is CR7. I wore every boot that he brought out.” It is fascinating to see how the impact of the Al Nassr striker extends beyond the pitch, as Toone recalls drawing Cristiano Ronaldo’s logo and hopes that young girls will draw the ET7 logo similarly.
“It’s nice to try and use my platform as best as I can to inspire young girls and boys,” concluded the Lionesses star. It is a lovely cause and one that the 38-year-old helped inspire. Toone is just one example of the numerous individuals who have found inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo. Surprisingly, even Manchester City striker Erling Haaland drew motivation from his extraordinary career.
Erling Haaland used to ‘always watch’ Cristiano Ronaldo
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Just last month, Erling Haaland sat down for a brief interview and reflected on his love for Ronaldo growing up while taking inspiration from him. “I remember always watching Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the Norwegian striker. “His movements… He was my main inspiration.”
In addition, he disclosed that he closely monitored the career of the 5x Ballon d’Or winner, specifically focusing on his playing style while he was at Manchester United and Real Madrid. Remarkably, to see how Haaland has channeled this inspiration into his performance as he now finds himself in direct competition with Ronaldo for the title of top scorer in 2023. Both players have an impressive tally of 50 goals each.
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