The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I can deal with the pressure because of the difficult life I have had. I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11 years old...' - How childhood struggles shaped one of football's greatest success stories

Cristiano Ronaldo once credited his difficult childhood experiences for his immense mental strength. He learned independence and responsibility from a very young age. These early struggles shaped his ability to manage immense pressure. Meanwhile, on Monday night, Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional end after Portugal's defeat to Spain. Read on!