Chelsea legend and former manager Frank Lampard has revealed an amusing encounter with football icon Cristiano Ronaldo while on holiday. Speaking to BBC Sport, Lampard shared how he tried to keep his distance from the Portugal captain after bumping into him at a resort.
Lampard recounted, “I actually bumped into him [Cristiano Ronaldo] on a holiday a few months ago. I was in the same hotel on the beach. Unfortunately, his sunspot every day was a bit down from me and I made sure to stay away from him because he was in incredible shape, so I gave him a little bit of distance!”
Despite his initial hesitation, Lampard did approach Ronaldo for a picture, primarily for his son. “I pulled him over [as] I wanted my son to have a picture because of the player he’s been. I quickly put my t-shirt on and had a nice picture with him,” Lampard revealed.
Lampard was struck by Ronaldo's dedication to fitness even while on vacation. He observed that the former Real Madrid and Juventus star maintained a rigorous workout routine, going to the gym twice a day with his personal trainer. This commitment left a strong impression on Lampard.
“I noticed he was going to the gym twice a day with his personal trainer. Just shows you his dedication to what he does. I might have been sipping a beer watching him and I did give him a ripple of applause as he walked back,” Lampard added.
This lighthearted story highlights not only Ronaldo's famed dedication to his fitness but also Lampard's admiration for his professionalism and work ethic. The encounter serves as a testament to the discipline that has helped Ronaldo achieve his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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