Davide Ancelotti, son and assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, has recounted a remarkable anecdote highlighting the exceptional dedication of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Ancelotti revealed that after clinching the prestigious award in 2014, Ronaldo’s celebration was notably restrained, and he subsequently requested additional training sessions to compensate for even that modest indulgence.
Davide Ancelotti on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Unmatched Work Ethic
Currently serving as an assistant coach to his father, Carlo Ancelotti, with the Brazilian national team, Davide Ancelotti has a rich history of working alongside his father at prominent clubs including Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Everton.
In a candid discussion with La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Triplete podcast, the 36-year-old shared insights into his experiences with the Brazilian team, Real Madrid, and Serie A. During the interview, Davide Ancelotti spoke about Ronaldo, whom he described as the most impressive and committed player he has ever had the privilege of working with.
He elaborated on the anecdote from 2014, explaining that after winning the Ballon d’Or, Ronaldo permitted himself a single glass of champagne to mark the occasion. Upon his return to Madrid, Ronaldo immediately sought out extra training sessions to counteract the celebratory drink.
“He possesses a unique work ethic,” Davide Ancelotti recalled. “When he earned the 2014 Ballon d’Or, Cristiano allowed himself just one flute of champagne to celebrate. Then, at the very first training session following the award ceremony, he requested an extra session to make up for it.”
Davide Ancelotti on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Unique’ Work Ethic
Davide Ancelotti, son and assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, has shared an incredible anecdote about five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and his work ethic, revealing that he requested extra training sessions after winning the award in 2014 in order to ‘make up for’ his rather sensible celebration.
Davide Ancelotti is currently serving as assistant coach to his father, Carlo, with the Brazil national team. He has previously worked alongside his dad at Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton.
The 36-year-old sat down for an in-depth discussion on La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Triplete podcast, discussing all things Brazil, Madrid and Serie A.
During his chat with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Davide Ancelotti told a remarkable story about Ronaldo, whom he described as the most impressive and dedicated player he has ever worked with.
He revealed that after winning the Ballon d’Or in 2014, Ronaldo allowed himself one singular drink to celebrate, and then returned to Madrid seeking extra sessions to make up for it.
“He has a unique work ethic,” Davide Ancelotti recalled. “When he won the 2014 Ballon d’Or, Cristiano allowed himself one flute of champagne to celebrate. Then, at the first training session after the award, he asked for an extra session to make up for it.”