Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to workout at 11 PM after grueling Serie A match: Medhi Benatia

Juventus forward Cristia Ronaldo is arguably one of best football players in world. Portuguese superstar has me his name for being one of hardest workers in and out of football pitch. Stories of Cristia Ronaldo showcasing his insane work ethic are in abundance on internet. However, his former teammate Medhi Benatia shared an incident when he realised 'Ronaldo was t a rmal person'.

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Cristia Ronaldo workout: Benatia shares epic story

w playing for Qatar club Al-Duhail SC, Medhi Benatia recalled time Cristia Ronaldo wanted to workout right after a football match. Speaking to rio station RMC, Medhi Benatia stated, "For game against Atalanta we were two unused substitutes because three days later we were going to play again and coach wanted to make rotations."

"When we were on bus back, Cristia Ronaldo sent me a mess: 'What are you going to do w?' I told him: 'It's 11 PM. I'm going home. Why?" Benatia revealed. 

defender furr ded that Ronaldo texted him stating he wanted to exercise in gym as he barely got to break a sweat during game.

Medhi Benatia n said, "At that moment I realized that Cristia is t a rmal person. When you work with him, you respect him more because you see that he sacrificed his whole life for football."

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While Ronaldo wanting to workout right after a game makes for an incredible story, it is believed Benatia got one detail wrong in incident. game which was played back in December 2018, between Atalanta and Juventus, ended in a 2-2 draw. However, unlike Benatia's story, Cristia Ronaldo did play a part in game, coming on as a substitute in 65th minute. Ronaldo played an important role as he scored Juventus' second goal in 78th minute of game to secure a draw for Bianconeri. 

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incident exemplifies Ronaldo's desire to constantly keep working and establishing himself as one of best in world football. Despite being 35, five-time Ballon d'Or winner remains an important player for Juventus and Portugal's national football team. Since leaving Real Mrid for Juventus in 2018, Ronaldo has scored 53 goals in just 75 appearances. Before Serie A was suspended due to coronavirus outbreak, former Manchester United attacker netted 21 league goals in just 22 matches. 

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Cristia Ronaldo quarantine

Speaking of coronavirus outbreak, Ronaldo remains in quarantine with his family in Meira. Portuguese international has h a constant presence on social media, sharing his various workout routines with his supporters. 35-year-old reportedly partnered with nt Jorge Mendes to donate €1 million ($1.1 million) to three intensive care units for coronavirus patients at hospitals in Portugal. 

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