At the recent Mouratoglou Charity Gala, Ronaldo Nazário shared a surprising shift in his sports interests. The former football star now finds the game boring and struggles to watch a full match.
READ MORE
++ Ronaldo and Rivaldo have no doubts: ‘Vini Jr. deserves the Ballon d’Or’
++ Fluminense president explains why coach Diniz was fired
++ When is the next Copa América match for Brazil?
Instead, tennis has captured his attention, and he can watch matches for hours. He trains three times a week, aiming to improve his skills, although he humorously admits his backhand needs work.
E mais especial que receber uma homenagem pela voz da Victoria Barros é saber que essa joia brasileira, de apenas 14 anos, com jogo completo pra ser uma das melhores tenistas do mundo, tem hoje seu talento lapidado pelo Mouratoglou. @MouratoglouAcad Voa, menina! pic.twitter.com/OGzvIXnriD
— Ronaldo Nazário (@Ronaldo) June 25, 2024
Despite his changing interests, Ronaldo still manages Real Valladolid, steering the club through ups and downs, including recent promotions and relegations.
He holds 82% of the club’s shares but has been trying to sell some since his exit from Brazilian club Cruzeiro last month. This move suggests a shift in his focus, possibly toward his new passion for tennis.
