Before he became a footballing superstar, CR7 went through a tough time in his life, and eating a full meal was a treat. Fabio Paim, a close friend and former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo’s at the Sporting Lisbon Youth Academy, recently shared a touching anecdote that sheds light on CR7’s humble beginnings.

Fabio Paim said to The Sun, “During the day, we drill and play football at the academy. They frequently spend their evenings at the fast food joint as they wait for their sandwiches. The unsold meat was left behind when the store closed.

Fabio Paim claims that he encountered CR7 when he was eight years old. They enjoyed one other’s company greatly. “Cristiano Ronaldo is a very hard-working person, always dedicated and eager to become the best,” Fabio Paim said of his friend. He always acts this way, and he always gets depressed when he loses. Because all his hard work, CR7 is now where he is. Moreover, CR7 has continued to push himself even now that he has no need to.

From 1997 to 2002, Ronaldo attended the Sporting Lisbon Academy. After that, he went to Manchester United, where he amassed 118 goals in 199 games. This striker joined Al Nassr at the start of the year and is now making the most money of any player in the league.

Rоnaldо had a truly terrible upbringing. His mоther admitted that she cоntemplated having an abоrtiоn several times when she was carrying CR7 due tо financial difficulties. CR7’s mоther is a mоdest cооk, while his alcоhоlic father is a gardener. As a result, the CR7s have suffered frоm chrоnic hunger fоr many years.

CR7 once said, “If you think I’m good, wait until you meet Fabio Paim.” Fabio Paim has mentioned this comment to the media. It’s unusual for CR7 to sing the praises of another player’s ability more than his own. Fabio Paim claims he can outplay Cristiano Ronaldo but is unable to match the Portuguese superstar’s work ethic. He became wealthy and famous quickly, but he soon gave in to vice and reckless behavior.

I used to believe that the best things in life would just happen to me without my having to do anything. Since my abilities are innate to me. Fabio Paim revealed, “At the age of 13, I made a huge amount of money, everything came so fast.”

In time, he wasted his fortune on wild parties and flashy automobiles. He neglected his training in favor of a life of excess. Fabio Paim has had to start over because of his poor decisions in the past.