A Five-Year Century
19 November 2008
Time flies when you’re Cristiano Ronaldo. In 2003 he walked into Old Trafford as the first Portuguese player in club history. At 18-years-old, he only brought potential, confidence and a relentless competitive drive along for the trip. Now, five years later, the 23-year-old has already scored over a hundred goals, won the biggest individual awards and team competitions in the game, and built a sturdy home in United history.
So how did he do it? How did CR7 speed up time?
Just look at the goals on Saturday against Stoke. When someone approaches every training session with the desire to improve, when he is willing to practice free kicks for hours on end, then half-chances during the game turn into converted goals and five years turn into number 100 and 101.
How did CR7 speed up time? He didn’t. He just did more with it than everyone else.
So how did he do it? How did CR7 speed up time?
Just look at the goals on Saturday against Stoke. When someone approaches every training session with the desire to improve, when he is willing to practice free kicks for hours on end, then half-chances during the game turn into converted goals and five years turn into number 100 and 101.
How did CR7 speed up time? He didn’t. He just did more with it than everyone else.
