Cristiano Ronaldo used to stand in the mirror naked and say how beautiful he was, reveals Rio Ferdinand
Ronaldo's former Manchester United team-mates tried to dent his ego by mentioning Lionel Messi... but to no avail!
CRISTIANO RONALDO used to admire himself in the mirror naked and comment on how beautiful he was, according to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.
These revelations have been revealed by Peter Crouch, in an excerpt of his predictably entertaining autobiography, ‘Walking Tall: My Story’, for the MailOnline.
The veteran striker says that Ferdinand gave him a glimpse inside the Manchester United dressing room from when superstar Ronaldo was at Old Trafford.
He said: “Rio Ferdinand would tell us stories about how Cristiano Ronaldo would stand in front of the mirror naked, running his hand through his hair, and say, 'Wow. I'm so beautiful!'”
The rest of the United squad weren’t having it though – and tried to bring Ronaldo’s ego down a notch by mentioning Lionel Messi – but ultimately failed in doing so.
Crouch added: “Rio said the other United players would try to wind him up.
“Rio said the other United players would try to wind him up.
"'Whatever. Leo Messi is a better player than you.'
"And he would shrug his shoulders and smile again. 'Ah yes. But Messi does not look like this.'"
Something tells us he wouldn't concede that point now, though.
The 33-year-old is yet to get off the mark for new club Juventus in his three appearances to date - not that it'll be long before he does.