'Ronaldo's muscles are like those of a 30-year-old man'

Journalist Piers Morgan heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible fitness, before John Terry jokingly called the former Manchester United star a "liar".

Ronaldo 's incredible muscles at age 41. Photo: Reuters .

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the focus of media attention ahead of the final Group K matchday of the 2026 World Cup , not only because of his on-field performance but also because of a humorous exchange between journalist Piers Morgan and former England captain John Terry.

After Ronaldo scored a brace to help Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 on June 24th, silencing the criticism following the draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Piers Morgan showered the Al Nassr star with praise on the Sport Uncensored program.

The 61-year-old journalist called Ronaldo an "ideal role model," emphasizing that age doesn't seem to affect the Portuguese striker's physique. "I think he's a great example because he proves that age is just a number. Ronaldo is 41 but has the body of a 30-year-old," Morgan commented.

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The host also revealed an interesting anecdote. He said the pinned post on his X account was a video of Ronaldo looking straight at him and saying, "Yes, you have nice abs."

This comment quickly sparked a playful banter among the guests. John Terry immediately responded with a remark that made the entire studio burst into laughter. "He's a great player and also a great liar," the former Chelsea defender said, laughing, alluding to Ronaldo's compliment on Morgan's abs.

The conversation took place against the backdrop of Ronaldo's timely return to form ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After a lackluster performance in the opening match, the 41-year-old striker scored two goals against Uzbekistan, bringing his career total to 975 and giving Portugal control of their destiny in the race for first place in Group K before facing Colombia.

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