As Cristiano Ronaldo looks to build on his winning goal at Birmingham, off the pitch he likes to stay clear of the limelight.
“I think that this image of the quiet, stay-at-home Cristiano Ronaldo goes against the one that most people have of me,” he explains. “The people who really know me will tell you that I am a very quiet person who enjoys the simple things in life: I enjoy staying at home, watching television, listening to music, and I like my rest.”
When it comes to television, itÂ’s all about self-education for the Portuguese star. As for his taste in music, letÂ’s just say a career behind the mic in future years isnÂ’t beyond the realms of possibilityÂ…
“I used to watch Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, but these days I watch the contest One Versus 100, which is on every day on the public Portuguese TV channel, RTP1. At home, all of us play the part of contestants. I do not like to lose. Therefore, when I think I am right and someone questions me, I run over to the computer to search the internet to settle the argument once and for all.
“I also enjoy singing. Obviously, as you will imagine, there are many differences between the player Ronaldo and the singer Ronaldo. But with a few lessons, who knows, maybe I can make it? At least maybe one day I will be able to sing well enough to be a part of the chorus on one of my sister Cátia’s next CDs!”