Former Chelsea ace revealed that he avoided football superstar during a recent holiday out of physical embarrassment, with the latter’s incredible shape being an indicator of his determination, the footballer-turned-pundit insisted. A few months before this summer’s got underway, the Premier League legend was enjoying a sunny trip away with his family – as was the five-time Ballon d’Or winner during the Saudi Pro League’s mid-season hiatus. Cristiano Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 130 for Portugal since making his debut in 2003.
While taking a break from his managerial career, Lampard has been enjoying a taste of punditry and, while on duty across the European Championship campaign, spoke about bumping into the Portuguese icon. Ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic, Lampard – who was on punditry duty for the BBC – revealed that he couldn’t stomach having his shirt off for a photo with the in-shape 39-year-old, who is still plying his trade for Al-Nassr. After Gary Lineker joked with that the Spaniard is younger than Ronaldo, though no longer playing, Lampard relived the story of bumping into the former Real Madrid ace.
“I actually bumped into him on a holiday a few months ago. I was in the same hotel on the beach and fortunately his sun spot each day was a little down from me,” the former Everton boss insisted. “I made sure to stay away from him because he was in incredible shape.
So, I gave hi.