Luka Doncic admits meeting Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time left him speechless

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic h an eventful time at Real Mrid, to say least. A former Real Mrid basketball player, Slovenian still harbours a love for his former employers, especially for ir football team. During an interview with former NBA star Steve Nash, Doncic discussed his miration for Spanish side while also recalling time he met Cristia Ronaldo, who also happens to be his favourite football player.

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Luka Doncic Football: Doncic speaks to Steve Nash about love for football

interview posted by Bleacher Report is once again making rounds on social media where Doncic dressed his love for football. Luka Doncic ted that he played football for almost five years and primarily played as a striker. Doncic was quick to compare his style of play on football pitch to that of former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 

Speaking of Real Mrid, 21-year-old said, "Always watched Real Mrid, always liked Real Mrid". While Donic still supports Real Mrid, his favourite football player, Cristia Ronaldo plies his tre in Italy with Juventus.

Luka Doncic Football: Luka Doncic meets Cristia Ronaldo

Doncic ted that he was just 13 when Cristia Ronaldo joined Real Mrid. Mavericks star even got to talking about time he met Cristia Ronaldo for first time, stating, "We'd do like Christmas dinner with everybody - soccer player, basketball players. I was sitting with him at table." Luka Doncic, who was just 16  when he first met Ronaldo, mitted that he was too nervous to speak to him at dinner party.

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Doncic furr mired Cristia Ronaldo's impressive car collection and said, "One thing I wanted to, you kw, always was to drive one of his cars. He has so many cars. Amazing car collection. I love cars."

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Luka Doncic has been a constant presence on social media, voicing his support for Real Mrid. In March 2020, Doncic met  Real Mrid star Eden Hazard in Dallas and duo even exchanged ir jerseys. 

During 2020 NBA All-Star week, Doncic praised Cristia Ronaldo, calling him G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time).

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