Cristiano Ronaldo once left fans stunned after making a candid comparison between his footballing highs and his personal life with partner Georgina Rodríguez.
Speaking during a high-profile interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese superstar was asked whether the most powerful pleasures in his life came from footballing moments, such as scoring iconic goals, or from his relationship with Georgina. Ronaldo responded with a laugh before making it clear that his life away from the pitch brings him greater happiness.
Despite scoring hundreds of goals and producing countless historic moments, Ronaldo pointed to his famous bicycle kick against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League as an example of footballing perfection that still does not compare to the joy he shares with Georgina. When pressed directly, he replied that even his best-ever goal could not surpass what he experiences with her, underlining the depth of their bond.
The couple have been together since 2016 and have built a close-knit family, with Ronaldo frequently emphasising that his loved ones sit at the centre of his life, regardless of trophies, records or personal accolades.
Now settled into life in Saudi Arabia and continuing to break records well into his late thirties, Ronaldo has often spoken about how balance off the pitch has helped him maintain his drive and focus on it.