Manchester United players under no-dessert influence of Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s greatest soccer players and also one of the most physically fit. Ronaldo returned to the English Premier League Saturday after signing on to play with Manchester United. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s renowned fitness comes with a very healthy diet which is already influencing his new teammates. Goalkeeper Lee Grant said at a recent dinner, fellow players opted out of dessert after seeing Ronaldo’s clean-food plate.

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