Ada Hegerberg reflects on Cristiano Ronaldo

Lyon forward Hegerberg praised Cristiano Ronaldo's professionalism and work ethic, calling him a role model while advocating for greater visibility of women's football.

Ada Hegerberg, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner and Lyon forward, gave an interview on Canal+ Foot in which she expressed genuine admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo's dedication and mentality. She highlighted his ability to maintain peak physical and mental performance at nearly 40 years old, describing his professionalism as "uncommon." Hegerberg also used the platform to call for greater media attention and visibility for women's football, arguing that female athletes deserve the same spotlight as their male counterparts to inspire young girls and boys.