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Classy Cristiano Ronaldo gave Alvaro Morata an iPhone in Real Madrid pre-season and is ‘like a very cultured uncle’


CRISTIANO RONALDO is not only the daddy for the Old Lady – he’s also their “very cultured Uncle”.

Ron’s strikepartner Alvaro Morata says the legend matches worldy tricks on the pitch with worldly tips off it.

Alvaro Morata says Juventus and ex-Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has always been a strong influence on his careerCredit: AFP

Loan hit Morata, 28, revealed 36-year-old Ronaldo once gave him an iPhone when they played for Real Madrid and has always looked after him.

Spain star Morata is unsure if he will rejoin his parent club, newly-crowned LaLiga champs Atletico Madrid.

But he is certain of his special relationship with Juventus team-mate Ronaldo, who he seems to regard as a wise owl always eager to pass on his knowledge.

Morata told  Radio MARCA of his strong bond with the Portugal icon.

He said: “It has always been good.

“It is true that when we were in Madrid the age difference was a little more noticeable.

 “I was more of a child and in different things in life we ​​diverged. 

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“I remember in a pre-season that he gave me an iPhone and treated me great. 

“I understand that at that moment I wanted to play with another partner to expect the best. Now I talk to him about everything. 

“He is like a very cultured uncle, who tells so many anecdotes. 

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“At the last team dinner we talked about food and nutrition and he asked us what was the record of a person without eating. 

“Nobody knew and we were surprised because he knows everything. He likes to read and learn.” 

Uncle Cris knows best!

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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