“It’s Something We See in Very Young Players”- Portugal Boss Reveals Trade ‘Secret’ to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Longevity Following Historic 200 International Caps

As many soccer fans might agree, age is just a number when it comes to Cristiano Ronaldo and his talent on the field. At 38 years old, he continues to prove himself among the top players in the world. Despite now playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia instead of Europe, Ronaldo’s impact and achievements in soccer over almost two decades cannot be denied.

He still continues to break records, as evidenced by his recent appearance against Iceland. This marked the 200th international appearance for the striker, an accomplishment that set a new record. Following this feat, Portugal’s manager praised Ronaldo’s longevity and revealed some secrets behind his success.

The secret behind the longevity of Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo played a vital role in Portugal’s 1-0 victory against Iceland, scoring a goal in the dying minutes. This goal marked the 123rd goal for the Portuguese, which is also the record for most international goals. In the post-match interview, Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martinez, praised the star and revealed what he learned from him.

“When you’re out, you don’t know the secret,” Martinez said. “Playing until he was 38, playing the games he played. When you’re with him, you understand why”. Roberto Martinez then praised Ronaldo, noting his “total dedication” and “incredible desire to be the best and improve everyone” saying, “It’s something we see in very young players”.

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He went on to reveal a secret to Ronaldo’s continued success, adding, “It’s something I learned from him: you can always be young with experience”. Martinez further credited Ronaldo for his longevity on the field while praising his “commitment”. Ronaldo’s ability to maintain such high levels of play, even at his age, is impressive.

All this could be credited to his physical fitness, experience, practice, and his mentality. While his coach’s remarks were obviously meaningful, Ronaldo also received an emotional note from his sister following this accomplishment.

Ronaldo’s sister’s heartfelt message

Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated a remarkable 200 appearance, prompting his sister Katia Aveiro to pen an emotional tribute. In her message, she revealed the difficult circumstances their family faced during Ronaldo’s birth. Despite considering abortion due to poverty, their mother decided to raise him and give him a fighting chance in life.

Aveiro also shared that their mother was determined that he wouldn’t follow in the footsteps of his alcoholic father. True to her hopes, Ronaldo has never touched alcohol. In admiration of her brother’s incredible success despite such challenges, Aveiro said, “I’m just mortal. Me and you. Cristiano is something else. He will die like us, but then he will be sent to the garden of the immortals”. Her heartfelt message truly emphasizes the sheer magnitude of Ronaldo’s achievements.

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