Legend-making traits shared by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been revealed by Danilo Pereira, who has played alongside both GOATs.
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Portuguese midfielder Danilo has been an international team-mate of CR7, who is still going strong at 40 years of age. They are now domestic rivals in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr respectively.
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Danilo moved to the Middle East in 2024 after spending three years in France with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. It was during that stint at Parc des Princes that he got to work with Argentine superstar Messi.
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Having watched two all-time greats up close, Danilo can appreciate what separates them from the rest and helps to make them special. For him, it is work ethic that has carried the iconic duo to the very top of the global team.
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The 33-year-old told the podcast of his time spent in the company of multiple Ballon d’Or winners: “I was fortunate to play alongside two legends, two very strong personalities on and off the field. From both of them, I remember the discipline, confidence, and professional way they approach every training session, every game, and every moment of their lives.”