WWE News: John Cena reveals his favorite footballer

What's the story?

16-time WWE World Champion John Cena was recently a guest on a chat show on BBC, where he was interviewed by football expert Mark Lawrenson. During the interview, Cena revealed the name of his current favourite footballer.

In case you didn't know...

John Cena is a multi-time WWE World Champion and one of the legends of the wrestling business. Cena's career has transitioned through wrestling's top promotion that is the WWE, where he has been performing for well over a decade.

Cena has also won numerous championships during his time with Vince McMahon's company including the WWE Championship, the United States Championship, and also the WWE Tag Team Championship.

The heart of the matter

During his chat with Mark Lawrenson, Cena revealed that his favourite footballer is five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.

“If I had to name some famous footballers, I would start and end with Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s it."- Cena stated.

Cena also discussed the English Premier League and stated that he has fond memories of visiting Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in 2008, despite not being able to watch a live Premier League match. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion said that during a WWE live event in London he had the chance of visiting the Spurs stadium and was also lucky enough to walk on the pitch which reminded him of a baseball ground back in America, as he was hit with a nostalgic feeling.

Lawrenson also asked Cena which role would he would prefer playing in if he had the chance of playing in a football match, to which the 40-year-old replied by saying that he would rather be on the sidelines and take up the coaching role.

“If I were to play myself, I would be on the bench because I have watched a few games, and it is a lot of running – I don’t run very well, or very far. I think being an inspirational coach might be my best role,” Cena added.

What's next?

John Cena is currently rumoured to be back in the WWE for Monday Night Raw's, 25th December show and it has also been reported that the leader of the Cenation might challenge "The Big Dog" to a match for the Intercontinental Championship on Christmas day.

Author's Take

Both John Cena and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the best performers in their respective sport and it is also a feel-good moment to witness Cena praising Cristiano Ronaldo as the best footballer currently.

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