Cristiano Ronaldo has been donning long sleeved jersey in almost every match he plays and his thirst for long sleeve shirts seems unquenchable.
In Portugal's squad he is the only player who is allowed to start off with a long-sleeve jersey.
However, Ronaldo’s obsessional preference for long sleeved jersey has triggered this question: Why is it that Ronaldo always wears long sleeved shirts/jerseys?
Designed by the major sport product manufacturers, jersey engineers and designers explain decisions behind long-sleeve focuses on the following areas;
READ MORE
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last
Amorim urges Man Utd to 'focus on future' after Ronaldo criticism
Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez engagement raises questions on Saudi cohabitation laws
- The long sleeves keep players warm and ensures they stay dry and comfortable all match long
- To stay warm in cold Weather
- To help against turf burns when they dive
- And also because long sleeves looks cool/perhaps swag
turf burns
Ronaldo is not the only footballer who loves wearing long sleeve jersey, the likes of Antoine Griezmann, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, and the list goes on and on…..
