Cristiano Ronaldo has long been admired in football circles for his unmatched discipline and relentless dedication to training. And now, former French international Blaise Matuidi has added another remarkable tale to the legend.Speaking to the Italian outlet Tuttosport, Matuidi recalled one unforgettable night during their time together at Juventus: “Cristiano was an impressive professional. Obsessed with work. Once, we came back from a Serie A game at 2 a.m. and wanted to pick up our cars. We were exhausted. But he went to (Medhi) Benatia and convinced him to do some recovery training at the gym. I thought he was crazy.”What makes Cristiano Ronaldo “different” as a player?Blaise Matuidi describes their time together at JuventusDelivered by Just Eat & Pepsi MaxCC: @rioferdy5, @JustEatTakeaway, @PepsiUK pic.twitter.com/BxpasfIhc5— Rio Ferdinand Presents (@FIVEUK) June 4, 2025 From 2018 onward, Matuidi and Ronaldo shared the pitch in Turin, collecting two Serie A titles and forging a strong bond. Though Matuidi hung up his boots in December 2022, his admiration for Ronaldo remains unchanged. He added: “That’s just how Ronaldo was: He never stopped. That’s the secret of his success and the reason he can still make a difference today.”Indeed, few are shocked that Ronaldo continues to compete at the highest level. His time at Juventus may have ended in 2021—after 143 appearances and 101 goals—but the journey was far from over. After a return stint at Manchester United, he moved on to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he recently extended his stay until 2027.Can you imagine earning 47 thousand euros an hour? CR7 canAs for what’s next? The 2026 World Cup in the USA is very much on the horizon, as is a potential milestone that would further cement his legacy: 1,000 career goals. Currently sitting 68 short, Ronaldo netted 35 times last season alone. With the same drive that gets him into the gym at 2 a.m., don’t be surprised if he reaches that historic number before long.##NAJAVA_MECA_9020385##
