been pain-free for quite some time as the knee injury that
troubled him toward the end of the 2013-14 campaign
continues to cause problems.
The 30-year-old has not missed a single minute of action so
far this campaign for Madrid, while he hardly missed a game
in 2014-15 as well.
However, that does not mean the knee problems that nearly
kept him out of the 2013-14 Champions League final and
that year's World Cup no longer cause him issues.
"There is not a single day without pain. Every player will say
the same. It's part of the job and you have to deal with it,"
the Madrid star told Kicker .
"I now realise things that I didn't when I was younger. I have
always tried to improve and you gain more experience over
the years.
"When I was 22, 23 years old, I often went out for dinner
after a game and got back home around three o' clock in the
morning. I no longer do things like that. I am going home
early to look after myself in the best way possible.
"Small details make the difference. When you get older, you
might lose some of your physical abilities, but you get more
mature. I live for football, look after myself and train hard.
"There is nothing in life that I enjoy more and my body is
incredibly important. That's why I look after myself and
that's why I still play at the highest level."
Ronaldo has netted 13 goals in 13 appearances in all
competitions for Madrid this campaign.
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