Arthur Melo, 25, Brazilian international midfielder for Juventus, gave an interview to TNT Sports Brasil and revealed the nature of work with Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Messi, with whom, respectively, he shared the changing room in Turin. Barcelona team.
“CR7 is not a footballer, he is a favorite athlete. I was surprised by his professionalism, with everything he does both on and off the field. He is very careful about his food and always makes sure to get 15 minutes of sun. Moreover, he is always attentive to the people around him”, he began by referring to Cristiano Ronaldo, after which he revealed intriguing details.
“We were sitting together at the table,” he said, “and sometimes he would look at our plates and say, ‘That’s not what you should eat, but you know what’s going on.’”
He said of Neymar: “He is a genius, he can handle pressure like few others. He is a pure talent and he has grown a lot when he arrived in Europe. The more pressure, the better I play.”
As for Messi, the words were very powerful. “I sometimes feel like God has pointed the finger at Messi to be destined for him. He does amazing things on the field. He is a great professional, works hard and has a more conservative life, unlike Cristiano or Neymar, perhaps because of his personality.”
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