Former Juventus chief shares behind-the-scenes story of Cristiano Ronaldo’s obsession with perfection
The Water Bottle Story: Former Juventus CEO Reveals the Insane Detail That Sets Cristiano Ronaldo Apart
Inter Milan president & former Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta’s shared fascinating details about Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism and intelligence during their time together in Turin.
A Different Breed of Player
Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018, just months before Marotta left the club. Reflecting on that period, Marotta said:
“He’s different from everyone else .. there’s really nothing more to add”
The Water Bottle Story
Marotta revealed striking example of Ronaldo’s meticulous habits:
“When we were at a training camp, there was bottle of mineral water on the table. Ronaldo picked it up, analyzed all the ingredients, then consulted the doctors to ask about it”
#Marotta su Cristiano Ronaldo: “Lui è differente. Quando vedeva una bottiglia d’acqua leggeva tutte le varie caratteristiche e poi chiedeva a chi di dovere cosa significassero tali principi”. pic.twitter.com/pOWidxkTCv
— Simone Togna (@SimoneTogna) October 7, 2025
According to Marotta, what sets Ronaldo apart isn’t just talent but intelligence.
“He’s still playing at 40 because he uses his brain to get the maximum out of everything” he explained..
