Why does Ronaldo paint his toenails black?

At least twice fans witnessed Ronaldo showing off his black-nailed feet. Is that a habit of the Portuguese superstar?

Ronaldo often paints his toenails black - Photo: TS

Recently, fans have been passing around pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo showing off his black toenails during gym sessions or when relaxing.

At first glance, many people think this is because of CR7's vanity and showiness. However, according to sports experts, this action is actually closely related to the science of body recovery.

Spanish sports site Marca and German newspaper Bild both confirmed that Ronaldo uses a special black gel polish on his toenails. Unlike regular nail polish, this gel has the effect of creating a strong protective layer, preventing nails from being damaged during continuous and intense movement.

German physical expert Carsten Leppert, who has worked with many professional athletes, shared: "Black gel polish is a way many athletes use to prevent bacteria, nail fungus and limit impact. Players' toenails often bear great force when running, turning, stopping suddenly or when being stepped on. A protective gel layer will help prevent the nail from cracking, bleeding or peeling."

Besides, Ronaldo is famous for applying modern recovery technologies such as cryotherapy - a method of immersing the body in a deep cold chamber to accelerate muscle tissue regeneration.

In extremely cold temperatures, parts such as fingertips, toes and nails can be affected. Applying a layer of insulating gel also helps protect the nails from stretching and brittleness when exposed to sudden cold.

Sports doctor Michael Gleeson (UK) also agrees with the above statement: "Small details like toenail protection may seem unimportant, but at the highest level of sports, these are factors that can make a difference in stability and performance."

Ronaldo has been the world's top sports star for over a decade, famous for his disciplined lifestyle from training and body care - Photo: REUTERS

Not only Ronaldo, many athletes in endurance sports such as long-distance running, MMA or cycling also apply similar techniques. This shows that pedicure care is no longer a secondary factor, but has become part of a comprehensive body protection strategy.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again proves that class doesn't just come from talent or effort, but also from paying attention to the smallest details - even the seemingly unnoticed toenails.

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