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·7. Oktober 2025
The Water Bottle Story: Former Juventus CEO Reveals the Insane Detail That Sets Cristiano Ronaldo Apart

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·7. Oktober 2025
Former Juventus chief shares behind-the-scenes story of Cristiano Ronaldo’s obsession with perfection
The Water Bottle Story: Former Juventus CEO Reveals the Insane Detail That Sets Cristiano Ronaldo Apart
Inter Milan president & former Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta's shared fascinating details about Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism and intelligence during their time together in Turin.
Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018, just months before Marotta left the club. Reflecting on that period, Marotta said:
"He’s different from everyone else .. there’s really nothing more to add"
Marotta revealed striking example of Ronaldo’s meticulous habits:
"When we were at a training camp, there was bottle of mineral water on the table. Ronaldo picked it up, analyzed all the ingredients, then consulted the doctors to ask about it"
According to Marotta, what sets Ronaldo apart isn't just talent but intelligence.
"He’s still playing at 40 because he uses his brain to get the maximum out of everything" he explained..