“Great minds think alike” - Switzerland women’s team notice Juventus star Alisha Lehmann copying Cristiano Ronaldo in pre-match photo

Juventus women's star Alisha Lehmann was recently spotted emulating one of Cristiano Ronaldo's pre-match routines. The 25-year-old Swiss footballer stood on her tiptoes while posing for a pre-match team photo on international duty.

Ronaldo is known for standing on his tiptoes while posing for a team photograph before a match. The Portuguese legend has maintained this pre-match ritual while on duty for club and country.

In a post on Instagram, the Switzerland women's national team shared a split photo that showed Lehmann standing on her toes for a pre-game team photo just like Ronaldo. They tagged the two football stars and captioned the post:

"Great minds think alike."

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of football's most influential figures. The 39-year-old has won fans and fellow footballers' admiration due to his personality and achievements. His trademark goal celebrations, such as the iconic "Siu" and "Calma," have also been emulated by several football stars.

Alisha Lehmann, meanwhile, is an influential figure in women's football. The Switzerland women's football star is the world's most-followed women's footballer on Instagram with over 16 million followers.

She joined Juventus in the summer from Aston Vila and has featured 13 times across competitions for the Italian giants, contributing two goals. Lehmann previously played for West Ham United and Everton in the England Women's Super League.

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Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? When Aisha Lehmman made her pick in the GOAT debate

The debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi over who is the greatest of all time continues to divide fans and players. Juventus women's star Aisha Lehmann once weighed in on the never-ending GOAT debate.

When asked by a fan in 2022 who she believed to be the best of the two superstars, she gave a straightforward reply, saying (via Give Me Sport):

"Ronaldo."

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are undoubtedly two of football's greatest players of all time. They have won 13 Ballons d'Or and scored over 1700 career goals between them.

Both are now in the twilight of their illustrious careers. The Portuguese icon plays in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, while the Argentine ace is with Inter Miami in the Major Soccer League (MLS).