Frank Lampard reveals why he 'stayed away' from Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday... as he highlights the...

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"Lampard Shares Why He Kept Distance From Ronaldo On Vacation - Praises 39-yr-old's Commitment"

The blog was posted at 8:48 PM on June 18th, 2024 and was revised at 11:09 PM on the same day.

Frank Lampard shared that he intentionally stayed away from Cristiano Ronaldo during his vacation, perhaps due to feeling self-conscious about his physical appearance.

A while back, the famous English and Chelsea star coincidentally found himself lodging in the same hotel as Ronaldo, who is 39 years of age.

He couldn't handle being close to Ronaldo for the most part, and he even wore a t-shirt while posing for a photo next to his 'amazing' physique.

Additionally, Lampard disclosed Ronaldo's tendency during vacation that emphasizes his unwavering commitment to soccer.

During his interview with BBC Sport before the Czechia vs Portugal match in Euro 2024, Lampard shared the story of how he coincidentally met him a few months earlier while they were both on vacation. They happened to be staying at the same seaside hotel and by chance, his preferred spot for basking in the sun was located a little distance away from Lampard's spot.

During his holiday, Frank Lampard kept a distance from Cristiano Ronaldo and made sure to cover up around him as he was amazed by Ronaldo's impressive physique.

Additionally, it was mentioned that Ronaldo visited the fitness center twice daily, even though he was taking time off.

I kept my distance from him as he appeared to be in a remarkable physical condition. Hence, I ensured to maintain a bit of space between us.

I stopped him to take a photo with my child due to his outstanding skills on the field. I swiftly changed into my t-shirt and snapped a lovely photo with him.

I observed that he was hitting the gym twice daily with his personal instructor, which clearly reveals his commitment towards his workouts.

As I enjoyed my cold refreshment, I observed his movements and offered him a friendly round of applause upon his return.

Ronaldo, who is 39-years-old, is participating in his sixth European Championship, which is proof of his endurance and good physical shape.

During this particular season, he effortlessly secured the highest number of goals in the Saudi Pro League, scoring a total of 35 times.

It could be argued that achieving that sum wasn't too difficult, but it surpassed the combined amount obtained by Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, and Roberto Firmino by two.

He had a lead of seven points over Aleksandar Mitrovic, who was his closest competitor. Additionally, his score was almost twice as much as the combined scores of the players in third place.

at Juventus in Serie A. He's also the captain of Portugal national team and widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time. At the age of 39, Ronaldo has once again proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the football field. He has had a successful season at Juventus in Serie A and is currently playing at his sixth European Championship, which is a record in itself. Ronaldo holds the prestigious role of captain for Portugal's national team, and it's no surprise that he is often regarded as one of the best football players to have graced the stage.

He has successfully achieved 895 goals for both his team and nation, which is recognized as an official accomplishment. Nonetheless, Pele's total number of goals is argued. This season, he seemed to imply that he might aim for the milestone of 1,000 goals.

Even though he has won 33 championships throughout his career, there is one significant prize that Lampard can proudly boast of - the Soccer Aid award.

Earlier this month, Lampard scored an incredible 6-3 victory for England against the World XI at a jam-packed Stamford Bridge. He is aged 45 and the game was absolutely thrilling.

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