Footy-Mad prince William says he would injure himself to recreate the famous celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo in a kickaround in his backyard.
Wills, 42, had a ball while he selected attributes for his “perfect football player” during a quick -filled Quickfire Q&A on the beautiful game, with the sun.
He continued to scratch his head when he was confronted with the ultimate football question that fans all over the world divided: Messi or Ronaldo?
And he had a hard time choosing between three lion's pales David Beckham and France-legend Zinedine Zidane in an airy but high-pressure game.
Some of his selections – such as selecting Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger's Intelligence and Tottenham's Micky van de Ven for Tempo – for his 'Perfect Footballer' will undoubtedly cause a debate with colleague football fans.
Although he was an avid fan of Aston Villa – who was shown by the stands to cheer when they reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Wednesday evening – did not make his list.
He received the difficult questions in a nice face-off with Pal and Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings on the Bodymoor Heath Training Ground of the club, exclusively for the sun.
And the prince gave a touch of Footy Kickabouts in the back garden in the shadow of Windsor Castle when choosing Ronaldo's Siu routine as a celebration for his ideal fantasy football player.
He said, “Well, the most iconic I think Cristiano is Ronaldos.”
Mings early weekly: “Have you recreated it a few times in the garden?”
The prince answered while he laughed, “Well, of course!” And added while he reached his hamstring: “And then I do a Hammy.”
But the Footy-Mad Prince made an impression on Villa Star Mings with his width of football knowledge when he explained his choices for each part of his perfect player.
Subsequently, confronted with the viral 'football legends – head 2 head game, the future King was confronted with a number of difficult phone calls and remained behind with a series of difficult choices to make.
He struggled to choose in a shoot between Zidane and Golden Balls Beckham – who became a member of the Prince that Air Ambulance Heroes celebrated in October.
William grinned and said, “This is going to hurt. Becks, I think, just.”
But there was no hesitation when choosing Brazilian Ronaldo, or R9, above the former England and Man United Winger.
Although he found the decision between retired Ronaldo and Messi much more difficult.
He said, “These are really tricky … Messi.”
Then he was confronted with the last head-to-head between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo he tormented before he chose the Argentinian goalkeeper.
Wills justified his selection and said, “Must Messi, just.”
The Cristiano v Messi debate distributes football fans around the world with both players who dominate the balloon d'Or, for almost two decadesmessi the gong between 2009 and 2023, while Cristiano has fallen five trap since 2008 – but the report of nominated in 18 seasons.
The future king regularly played football while he was at Eton.
And two years ago he revealed that he is often still in line with a game of 11-a-side when his busy schedule allows it.
Prince William and Prince George stood in a Christmas evening football game between Sandringham Estate Workers and villagers.
He was “wiped out” in a tackle of the English legend Jill Scott during a charity game in 2012.
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