Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo admits he simply loves playing.
Ronaldo says he can't imagine losing his enthusiasm for the game.
"I always want to play. I enjoy playing because football is my job as well as my passion," he told Sportske Novosti.
"Apart from my own motivation, the fact that I enjoy myself in every game makes it easy to try to stay in tip-top condition. I always look to improve, achieve my goals, and not lose. It isn't easy to maintain this level consistently, but my strength and passion help me to give my best every day."
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