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Davide Ancelotti revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo requested extra training sessions after winning the 2014 Ballon d'Or to compensate for his modest celebration. This highlights Ronaldo's unique work ethic.
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Davide Ancelotti reveals what Ronaldo did after winning 2014 Ballon dāOr: āOne fluteā
Davide Ancelotti, son and assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, has shared an incredible anecdote about five-time Ballon dāOr winner Cristiano Ronaldo and his work ethic, revealing that he requested extra training sessions after winning the award in 2014 in order to āmake up forā 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 Sportās Triplete podcast, discussing all things Brazil, Madrid and Serie A.
After winning the 2014 Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo requested extra training sessions to make up for his modest celebration.
The anecdote about Ronaldo's work ethic was shared by Davide Ancelotti, who is the assistant coach to his father, Carlo Ancelotti.
Davide Ancelotti has previously worked with Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Everton.
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL ā NOVEMBER 30:Davide Ancelotti, head coach of Botafogo gestures during a Brasileirao 2025 match between Corinthians and Botafogo at Neo Quimica Arena on November 30, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
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 dāOr in 2014, Ronaldo allowed himself one singular drink to celebrate, and then returned to Madrid seeking extra sessions to make up for it.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND ā JANUARY 12: FIFA Ballon dāOr nominees Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid smile during the FIFA Ballon dāOr Gala 2014 at the Kongresshaus on January 12, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)
āHe has a unique work ethic,ā Davide Ancelotti recalled. āWhen he won the 2014 Ballon dāOr, 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.ā