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Bruno Alves is as obsessive as Cristiano Ronaldo - he drinks quail eggs after training, says Parma boss

The 39-year-old defender is still going strong in the Italian top-flight and his coach believes it is because he has learned from the Juventus star

Parma defender Bruno Alves is just as obsessed with fitness as Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and drinks quail eggs after training, according to coach Roberto D'Aversa.

Portuguese centre-back Alves, 39, joined the Italian side in 2018 and has become a pivotal player.

The former Porto and Rangers defender has taken over as Parma captain and made 22 appearances in all competitions this season.