Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted a huge fear as the Manchester United icon worries he ‘won’t be the same person’ as he grows older and after his football career is finished
14:15, 09 Oct 2025
HONG KONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23: Cristiano Ronaldo, forward of Al-Nassr looks frustrated after losing the Saudi Super Cup at penalty shootout during the Saudi Super Cup final between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Clicks Images/Getty Images)
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Cristiano Ronaldo admitted his huge fear(Image: Clicks Images/Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he fears he ‘won’t be the same person’ as he opened up on his self-esteem.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has never been short of confidence throughout his career, but as the relentless Al-Nassr striker continues to break goalscoring records and milestones now in his 40s, he revealed one key to his career.
In his latest endeavour, Ronaldo is the co-founder of Inspire, a company focused on self-confidence, aesthetics and hair care.
Speaking to Loud FM, Ronaldo emphasised the importance of health and appearance to self-esteem, admitting that: “If you see me without hair, I will not be the same person.”
He said: “It's better to do things with hair. I prefer it. If you see me, for example, without the hair, I will not be the same Cristiano. In my opinion.
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Cristiano Ronaldo revealed how important his appearance is(Image: SPL)
“But so many people don't care if they have hair or not. I believe with hair, you're looking better. So this is just my opinion.”
He added: “The confidence is not coming from outside, it's always coming from inside, but it's always nice to be looking good as well outside.
“So for me, the health is for me, the main key. Better health, more longevity. My focus is to be part of the great companies of health.
“I have another companies related with health that aren’t hair. So I'm glad we are here to help the people for the self-confidence.”
Ronaldo continued to express his excitement at his latest endeavour, saying: “The project, the people, it’s something that you can help people to have self-confidence.
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Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new deal with Al-Nassr earlier this year(Image: Getty Images)
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“We [Inspire] are in Europe, we are in the Middle East as well, here in the region of Saudi Arabia and I'm really glad, to be honest, it's a nice project, we help the people, it's something that the people need and I'm glad for that.”
The Portuguese legend is said to have become the world’s first billionaire footballer, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaire Index, with Ronaldo’s net worth estimated at $1.4bn (£1.04bn).
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Ronaldo is now among a small group of billionaire sports stars, including basketball icons Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and LeBron James, as well as golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Roger Federer.
CR7’s brand, investments, and his close to £500,000-per-day wages in the Saudi Pro League, mean his net worth is only set to soar in the coming years.