Cristiano Ronaldo turned 34 earlier this year but he shows no signs of slowing down as he prepares for another football season.The Juventus striker took advantage of the holidays in Portugal to train on speed with fellow countryman Francis Obikwelu.
Ronaldo, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, posted the video of the moment on instagram: “It was a great experience to train with my friend Francis Obikwelu on track.”
At 34 years old most players prepare to retire from football…
Cristiano Ronaldo is instead working on his sprinting and pace whilst on holiday with Olympic athlete Francis Obikwelu!
This is why he is at the top!#CR7
— RouteOneFootball (@RouteOneTweets) July 1, 2019
Obikwelu, 40, is a retired Nigerian-born Portuguese sprinter, who specialized in 100m and 200m. He became a Portugese citizen in 2001 and won the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the 100 metres, were he set the European record of 9.86s.
Ronaldo inspired Juventus to another Serie A title last season, before leading Portugal to the UEFA Nations League trophy in June.