Flamengo defender Danilo reveals stories about Cristiano Ronaldo | OneFootball

Danilo played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid (ESP) and Juventus (ITA)

Center back Danilo played with Cristiano Ronaldo at two clubs while representing Real Madrid (ESP) and Juventus (ITA). Thus, the Flamengo defender revealed what daily life with the Portuguese star was like.

— I had already played with him at Real Madrid. In Turin, he was already more experienced, but he kept scoring lots of goals and being extremely professional all the time — Danilo began in an interview this Saturday (06) with The Athletic.

— He pushed you to give your all, made you perform at your best in training and in matches. People think Cristiano is like an extraterrestrial, but he is a normal guy, who laughed, who spent good times with his family. But, of course, Cristiano lives football in almost everything he does, always trying to be better every day — he concluded.

WHERE DID THEY PLAY TOGETHER?

Danilo and Cristiano Ronaldo played together at Real Madrid and won the Champions League with the Spanish side. The Portuguese star signed with Juventus and, soon after, the defender followed the same path. In the end, they also won the Italian league title.

WHAT IS THE PLAYERS' SITUATION NOW?

At the moment, Danilo and Cristiano Ronaldo are focused on the World Cup for Brazil and Portugal, respectively. However, both players are considering retirement from football in the coming years.

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