The Real Madrid star, who is set to feature in a major international tournament for the first time since 2014, says he based his game on the Brazilian
Karim Benezma says Brazilian legend Ronaldo was his role model growing up as he prepares to make his major tournament return with France.
Ronaldo is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time having won a string of honours during the 1990s and early 2000s, including two World Cups with Brazil and two Ballon d'Or awards.
Benezma concedes Ronaldo’s skills were “a level above” his own, but says he took great inspiration from the former Barcelona and Real Madrid striker during his early career.