Haaland Praises Ronaldo, Messi Work Ethic

Manchester city striker erling Haaland has publicly named cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as key role models in his career with regard to their superior fitness and commitment. Haaland told TNT Brasil that the pair were examples to all footballers who want to play at the top level during more than ten years.

Haaland, 25, said, “Of course. I believe that there is not a single football player on this planet who cannot admire both Cristiano and Messi as a role model of how you should do and how you should be to be able to play at the highest level 15 years in the biggest leagues.

Ronaldo is now 40 and plays in Saudi Pro League at Al-Nassr and has a remarkable 950 goals in his career. Recently he has renewed his contract with the club to June 2027 and should be the captain of Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was especially important to Haaland that Ronaldo is so devoted to fitness, and she said, “Look what he does to keep his body fit! This is amazing. He is 40 and it is amazing to have the ability to play that old.

Lionel Messi, 38, in his turn has also pursued his career in the Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, where he recently won the first MLS trophy of the club on December 6. Messi has also entered a new contract, which keeps him in the club until the 2028 season of the MLS. Haaland hailed both of the stars praising them as being inspirational due to their longevity and professionalism.

Haaland himself has been having a very special season, scoring his 55 th goal in 54 Champion league appearances. His most recent goal was a penalty against Real Madrid which won Manchester City 2-1 and was his first goal at the Bernabeu.

His admiration of Ronaldo and Messi by the Norwegian striker is an indication of the role played by the football legends to the upcoming generation. The comments made by Haaland focus on the fact that talent is not all that is required; discipline, hard work and body care are also very important ingredients in ensuring that the performance of a person remains at the world level in a span of decades.