Vitinha laughed as she defended Cristiano Ronaldo against the viral photo: “It’s not photoshopped at all.”

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the center of attention ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, this time it’s not because of his goals or on-field performances, but because of a series of photos of him on the beach with his Portuguese teammates.

The photos quickly went viral on social media, particularly due to the incredible physique the Portuguese superstar maintains at 41. However, as on many previous occasions, many people expressed skepticism. Numerous comments suggested that Ronaldo’s toned body and prominent abs in the photos had been digitally altered.

In response to these speculations, his teammate Vitinha spoke out to clarify.

Vitinha: “I assure you it’s not photoshopped.”
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has always been considered an icon of professionalism, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of self-improvement. This is not only reflected in his playing achievements but also in his impressive physique.

Before his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo and his teammates had some relaxing time on the beach. Even though it was just a simple break, CR7’s appearance still sparked discussion among fans. The matter even made its way to a press conference hosted by Vitinha, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder.

When asked about the viral photos of Ronaldo in a swimsuit and sunglasses, Vitinha laughed before replying: “No, no. I can assure you, I guarantee it’s not photoshopped. He really looks like that.”

The Portuguese midfielder continued jokingly: “It’s unbelievable that at 41 he still has a body like that. I’m only 26 and I don’t even have that much.”

Vitinha’s response made the entire room burst into laughter.

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“That’s proof of Ronaldo’s dedication.”
After the laughter, Vitinha became more serious when talking about his famous senior teammate. “That’s further proof of how dedicated he is and how important maintaining good physical condition is to him.”

The midfielder, born in 2000, said the recent beach trip was a rare opportunity for the whole team to relax amidst a hectic schedule. “We went to the beach, had some fun together, and that’s very important.”

Vitinha believes that professionalism and discipline have helped Ronaldo maintain his peak performance throughout more than two decades of professional football.

The 2026 World Cup will mark Ronaldo’s sixth appearance at the biggest football event on the planet. This is an extremely special achievement that very few players in the history of world football have achieved. Ronaldo joins the rare group of players who have participated in six World Cups, alongside Lionel Messi and Guillermo Ochoa.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese national team, under coach Roberto Martínez, is finalizing its preparations for its opening match. Portugal is in Group K and will kick off their World Cup campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17th. Following that, Ronaldo and his teammates will face Uzbekistan on June 23rd and Colombia on June 27th.

At 41 years old, Ronaldo continues to amaze fans not only with his achievements on the field but also with his ability to maintain near-perfect physical condition. And according to Vitinha, what fans see in that viral photo is completely real, without any Photoshop manipulation.