The Brazilian international medium has evolved alongside the two superstars, at Barça and now with Juventus in Turin. Cristiano Ronaldo is “more accessible” as a teammate than Lionel Messi, says Arthur, the Brazilian international who has worked with the two big names in the last decade.
The South American midfielder left Catalonia for Turin over the summer. A change that allowed him to exchange a role alongside a six-fold Ballon d’Or for a role alongside a man who has received the distinction five times. Arthur is hesitant to get caught up in a debate about which modern icons can be considered the best, both of them blessed with extraordinary talent, but he admits that Ronaldo is more sympathetic than his perennial Argentinian rival. “They are champions above all else,” the Brazilian told AS. In this, Messi and Ronaldo are identical. Concentrated from start to finish, always. ”
The midfielder believes that “if they score three goals, they immediately think of the fourth. They never log out. It’s impressive and at the same time motivating, because they inspire you to do your best. Compared to Messi, Ronaldo talks more and is more accessible. He never backs down if there’s a teammate in need, and he inspires fierce determination. He trains like an animal, he doesn’t know what a break is, and he always encourages you to do your best. He leaves nothing to chance. ”
No surprise however for the new Bianconero. “I already knew that because people talk, the world of football is small and they tell you about it. They tell you what it’s doing, but when you see it up close it’s awesome. There are days when we come home at two in the morning because we played late and he’s starting to train. Who do this ? Cristiano. Just kidding and telling him he’s sick, but what are you going to say to someone who has so many Ballons d’Or. Mentally, he is very strong. “
And the Brazilian adds: “Since I arrived, he has helped me a lot because we speak the same language. He is always close and helps me, for example, in things that I did not understand. In food too, it even tells me what to eat. He cares about others, he always tries to help and to contribute something. I was very lucky with Cristiano and with everyone in the locker room they are very good people. “
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