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- Davide Ancelotti shares remarkable story about Cristiano Ronaldo’s professional attitude after 2014 Ballon d’Or victory
- Ronaldo allowed himself only one glass of champagne to celebrate the prestigious award
- The Portuguese forward immediately requested additional training sessions at Real Madrid to compensate
- Brazil national team assistant coach reveals details during interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport
- Davide has worked alongside his father Carlo at several major European clubs including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich
Davide Ancelotti has opened up about Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary commitment to football. The assistant coach, who works with his father Carlo for the Brazil national team, explained how the forward behaved after receiving the 2014 Ballon d’Or.
Ronaldo claimed his fifth Ballon d’Or title that year. However, his celebration was extremely modest. He permitted himself just one drink. The following day, he returned to the training ground. He asked for extra sessions because he wanted to make up for the time spent celebrating.
The 36-year-old coach shared this memory on La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Triplete podcast. He spoke about his current role with Brazil and his previous experiences. Davide and Carlo have worked together at many top clubs across Europe. These include Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton.
This story highlights why Ronaldo is considered one of the most dedicated players in the sport’s history. Even after winning football’s highest individual honour, he focused immediately on improving his performance.