‘Push-ups in the shower and 2am saunas’: Former teammate reveals secrets behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s success

Cristiano Ronaldo is a machine – and everyone knows it. 

But few have seen behind the scenes to learn first-hand how the Portugal captain operates. Now, in a column for the BBC, former defender Jose Fonte has shared an insight into how CR7 approaches life off the pitch.

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