Cristiano Ronaldo humility has earned praise from former Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez, who revealed a touching moment after joining Al-Nassr.
Martinez joined the Saudi Pro League champions from Barcelona during the summer, leaving Europe for a fresh challenge alongside the Portuguese superstar.
Despite his high profile, Ronaldo personally welcomed Martinez to Riyadh, demonstrating a warm and grounded personality rarely seen in modern football.
“He waited for me at the hotel late at night to greet me and talk,” Martinez told El Partidazo on Spanish radio, reports Goal.
The gesture surprised the Spanish defender, who admitted he only knew Ronaldo by reputation before sharing the same dressing room.
“He’s very approachable, humble, and competitive,” Martinez added. “He lives football to the fullest. It’s his life and passion.”
Since arriving at Al-Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo has become the club’s symbol of ambition, professionalism, and unrelenting drive for success.
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Now 40, he remains lethal in front of goal, scoring five goals in six appearances across all competitions this season alone.
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During the recent international break, he netted twice against Hungary, extending his Portugal tally to 143 goals in total.
Martinez says training with Ronaldo feels like a “masterclass in dedication,” praising the forward’s consistency, discipline, and hunger to keep improving.
Ronaldo’s influence extends beyond goals, shaping Al-Nassr’s mentality and raising expectations for everyone around him on and off the pitch.
Both veterans aim for continued success, as Al-Nassr chase domestic glory and Ronaldo edges closer to 1,000 career goals.
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