Cristiano Ronaldo has been given warning that he has “no privilege” when it comes to coronavirus lockdown rules, with the Juventus forward having been seen training at Madeira’s national stadium.
The Portugal international returned to his homeland prior to the Conoravirus crisis shutting down football around the world.
He has remained in Portugal after seeing his mother suffer a health scare and his club grant permission for a number of senior players to remain away from Turin.
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Ronaldo has been keeping himself in shape during the break, with the 35-year-old striker eager to hit the ground running when matches resume.
The former Manchester United forward made use of CD Nacional’s home ground in Funchal. And he was not the only person in attendance when being put through his paces and Madeira’s regional secretary of health, Pedro Ramos, has urged the superstar to set a good example for others when it comes to social distancing.
He told reporters: “Ronaldo has no special permission to train.
“Cristiano Ronaldo has the right to train as long as he respects the rules like all citizens, there is no privilege.
“All citizens can leave the house and do so, as long as they do not cause gatherings and maintain a safe distance during the exercise. Therefore, Ronaldo did what we have seen.
“There was no special authorisation because we are all the same, we are all facing the same pandemic.
“The best player in the world must use his image to set an example, but Cristiano seems to me to have done just a few minutes of exercise and, therefore, there is no harm in the world.
“I would not like it to be said that it is trivialisation, because we are all responsible. All Madeirans are complying with the rules of the regional government. And those who do not know that the forces of authority can exercise their power.”
