Frank Lampard reveals why he ‘stayed away’ from Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday… as he highlights the one habit which shows 39-year-old’s ‘dedication’
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Frank Lampard has revealed he avoided Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday – apparently out of physical embarrassment.
The England and Chelsea icon happened to be staying in the same hotel as 39-year-old Ronaldo a few months ago.
He couldn’t bear to be near Ronaldo most of the time and even wore a T-shirt as he posed for a photo next to his ‘incredible’ figure.
Lampard also revealed Ronaldo’s holiday habit, which underlines his ‘dedication’ to football.
“I came across him a few months ago on holiday, I was in the same hotel on the beach and luckily his sunspot was a little bit away from me every day,” Lampard told BBC Sport ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 opener against Czech Republic.
Frank Lampard ‘stayed away’ from Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday and covered up for his ‘incredible’ physique
He also said that Ronaldo went to the gym twice a day despite being on holiday
‘I made sure I stayed away from him because he was in incredible shape. That’s why I gave him some distance.
“I took a picture of him with my son because of the great player he has been and I quickly put on my t-shirt and took a nice picture with him.
‘I noticed that he went to the gym twice a day with his personal trainer. It just shows his dedication to what he does.
“I drank a beer watching him and gave him a round of applause as he walked back!”
Ronaldo, 39, is competing in a record sixth European Championship if any proof of his longevity and physical fitness were needed.
This season he comfortably topped the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 35 goals.
Not difficult, some would say, but that total was two more than that of Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino combined.
It was seven more than his nearest rival Aleksandar Mitrovic and almost double the joint third top scorers.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo is playing at a record sixth European Championship after a fruitful season
He has scored 895 goals for club and country – an official record, although Pele’s total is disputed – and this season seemed to indicate he wanted to reach the 1,000 goal mark.
Although he has won 33 titles in his career, there is one eminent crown that Lampard can lord over him: the Soccer Aid trophy.
Lampard, 45, led England to a 6-3 win over the World XI at a packed Stamford Bridge earlier this month.
