Palmeiras star Gabriel Menino has revealed that he thought he was “going to die” after attempting to copy the diet of former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese’s strict fitness regime has regularly garnered attention - an aspect of his career that he has continued as he edges towards 40. His stunning performances late in his career have seen a number of players attempt to emulate Ronaldo.
Menino is one of those, but his request to follow Ronaldo's infamous didn't exactly spark the kind of reaction he was hoping for. Speaking with Palmeiras Cast via A Bola, the 22-year-old defender said: "I was at my weight, but I wanted to change," he said.
