Cristiano Ronaldo sees common career praise as an insult, Rio Ferdinand reveals
Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo’s success has long been linked to his relentless work ethic. His strict routines, diet and physical discipline have become defining traits of his career. However, that narrative does not sit entirely well with the Portuguese star.
While many see his rise as proof of dedication, Ronaldo reportedly views part of that perception as a misunderstanding of his natural ability. Rio Ferdinand has now shed light on how the Al-Nassr striker reacts to those claims. Rio Ferdinand shares Cristiano Ronaldo’s stance on ‘hard work’ narrative Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Speaking on The Late Run Show, Ferdinand, his former Manchester United teammate, explained that Ronaldo does not appreciate being framed as someone who simply outworked others.
“I’ve spoken to Cristiano about this and said that some people say that you’ve had to work harder at it and people appreciate and respect that more. He takes that as an insult by the way,” the former defender began by saying. “He’s like, ‘Bro, you can’t be me without the ability.
’ You can’t do this. In one way, what he’s saying, he’s right. He’s completely right.
“And he’s saying, ‘Don’t try and make me like a worker because I ain’t that. Because I do work hard. There’s no stone left unturned.