“They say habits don’t matter”: the comparison between 46-year-old Ronaldinho and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo

Por Carlos Valencia
16 June, 2026

Dr. Erika Chiliquinga posted it on Instagram, and the reactions were immediate: she compared the bodies and careers of Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo to illustrate what repeated habits do over time. Her message was clear: what you do every weekend does leave a mark.

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For many, the cardiologist is right — it’s not about one isolated excess, but about what the body accumulates over years of small decisions. “Health isn’t lost in a day, but it isn’t built in one either”, she wrote. For others, the comparison is unfair: Ronaldinho enjoyed life in his own way and remains an idol. Who said living well means living without pleasure?

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Which side are you on: those who watch every detail, or those who believe balance also includes enjoying yourself? 🍷

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