Cristiano Ronaldo: Controversial Psychologist Jordan Peterson Reveals How He Met Superstar

Cristiano Ronaldo: Controversial Psychologist Jordan Peterson Reveals How He Met Superstar

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  • Controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson has disclosed the interesting story behind meeting Cristiano Ronaldo
  • He revealed Ronaldo actually reached out to him after watching some of his videos during a difficult time
  • The five-time Ballon d’Or winner announced in April that he had lost one of his unborn twins

Controversial right-wing psychologist Jordan Peterson has boldly stated that he greatly helped Cristiano Ronaldo in navigating a tough period of his life.

Earlier in the month, Ronaldo courted controversy after he was pictured with the psychologist and referred to him as a ‘friend’ in the caption.

It is noted that Peterson has grown a massive following online for his extremely radical views that always divide opinions online.

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Peterson was recently a guest on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' where he briefly discussed the experience of meeting Ronaldo.

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Morgan heaped praise onto Peterson, as he applauded the psychologist for coming through for Ronaldo at a time when the 37-year-old was going through a difficult time.

Earlier in 2022, Ronaldo lost one of his unborn twins and amid his grieving phase, he was subject to mass criticism in his professional life.

"It seemed to me, talking to him in the last couple of days after he saw you, he's in a much better place," Morgan told Peterson, to which the latter responded:
"That's what happens when you hang out with a reprobate like me."

Peterson went on to reveal he had a deep 2-hour conversation with Ronaldo where they discussed financial and personal aspirations.

"He'd had some trouble in his life a few months ago and a friend of his sent him some of my videos and he said he'd watched those. Then he read one of my books and found it helpful, he wanted to talk.”

Ronaldo’s Manchester United future

As far as the 2022/23 season is concerned, Ronaldo is struggling for form as well as establishing himself in Erik Ten Hag’s first XI.

He has only scored once this season, and is yet to get a goal from open play in five months.

Despite initially being keen on leaving Oldd Trafford in the summer, Ronaldo ended up staying at Manchester United, and the club’s director John Murtough recently hinted the forward would end the season as a Red Devil, saying there would be no first team movements in the winter transfer window.

Why Ronalo’s Saudi Arabia move collapsed

Sports Brief earlier reported Fahad ben Nafel, President of Al-Hilal revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia failed to come to life.

Ronaldo was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with reports suggesting a Saudi Arabian club was willing to take up his services

While speaking on Thamanya YouTube channel, Nafel said talks were heading to advanced stages but were overshadowed by a ban.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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