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Cristiano Ronaldo has named his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric, alongside LeBron James and Novak Djokovic, as the athletes who inspire him the most. During a recent interview with UK TV personality Piers Morgan, the Portuguese attacker was asked to name the athletes who motivated him.In response, Ronaldo began by naming LeBron James, saying the LA Lakers star was almost his age and still performing well in the NBA. Ronaldo said on Piers Morgan Uncensored (via YouTube):"In basketball, LeBron James, I think we are the same age, I have more hair than him... but I think he's good because he still plays basketball and is in good shape."The 40-year-old later named his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric. The 2018 Ballon d'Or champion joined AC Milan on a free transfer earlier this summer and has already made 11 appearances across all competitions for the Serie A side.The third name the Portuguese forward took was that of Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has consistently been competing against young tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent years. Ronaldo added:"Modric, still looking good, Djokovic as well."Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has played ten games for Al-Nassr this season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists across all competitions.Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo talks about retirementPortuguese attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his plans to retire from professional football soon. During his recent interview with Piers Morgan, the former Real Madrid forward stated that he began preparing for his future at the age of 25.As a result, Ronaldo believes that he will be able to deal with the pressure of his retirement. He said on Piers Morgan Uncensored:"Soon. But I think I will be prepared. It will be tough, of course. It will be difficult? Yes. Probably will cry, yes. I'm an open person. It will be very, very difficult, yes. But Piers, I prepare my future since 25, 26, 27 years old, I prepare my future. So I think I will be capable to support that pressure."The 40-year-old signed a new deal with the Knights of Najd earlier this summer, extending his stay with Al-Nassr until the summer of 2027. One of the most decorated players in the sport, the Portuguese attacker is actively approaching the 1000-goal mark, having scored 952 goals already in his career.
