Follow MySportDab On Instagram Now HERE
Join MySportDab WhatsApp GroupHERE
Follow MySportDab On Twitter HERE
Follow US
FootballSports
Trending

‘Competitive In Everything’ – Cristiano Ronaldo Compared To NBA Legend Michael Jordan

Tello who played alongside Ronaldo during stint at Sporting admits an all time great was always the best just like NBA legend Jordan, MySportDab reprts.

Cristiano Ronaldo is “competitive in everything”, says former Sporting teammate Rodrigo Tello.

The Juventus superstar’s relentless drive for perfection compared to that of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Ronaldo Jordan

Netflix’s airing of ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, focusing on one of the most iconic NBA teams of all time.

It has sparked plenty of debate regarding the mindset required to become the very best.

Jordan has never shied away from the fact that he strived for continuous improvement over the course of his NBA career.

With the same determination demanded from those around him.

Ronaldo has been treading a similar path in football and he is considered to be an example of what can be achieved when natural ability meets dedication.

Receive live sports updates!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Tello witnessed those qualities at close quarters when Ronaldo was starting out in Portugal.

With it clear even from a young age that Ronaldo who has gone on to become a global phenomenon would not settle for anything less than perfection.

“I had the opportunity to be a teammate of a phenomenal footballer like him,”

Tello, who spent six years at Sporting between 2001 and 2007, toldRecord.

“Cristiano Ronaldo’s mentality was totally different from that of a 17 year old boy.

We played foosball and he was the best, we played billiards and he was the best, we did the weights and he was the one who lifted the most.

He reminded me of Michael Jordan, a competitive person in everything.

He did personalised training, even on match day.”

Ronaldo Jordan

Ronaldo has been at his best since his move from Sporting which saw him played for top clubs in Europe.

He is showing no sign of slowing down either despite now being 35 years of age.

Tello added on a colleague who has become an icon: “I had a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo.

In my birthday, my wife surprised me and offered me a Juventus jersey signed by Ronaldo.

I have no idea how she got it!”

Receive live sports updates!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Receive live sports updates!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Share Now:

Ifeanyichukwu Chris Akashili

Lagos Based Football, Sports And Biography Writer For MySportDab, Pro Football Expert - Chelsea Football Club Correspondent.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button