Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sweet Father-Son Moment Made People Notice an Unusual Detail

Athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, in the moments that he’s off the soccer court, is a proud father of 5. He recently shared 2 sweet images of himself and his oldest, Cristiano Jr., and fans noticed something unusual — the soccer player’s toenails looked freshly pedicured with black nail polish. Here’s why.

Nail polish worn by men isn’t something new.

Zac Efron rocking electric blue nail polish

Throughout history, guys painting their nails can be traced back to ancient civilizations like Babylon. Back then, it was a way to show off status, and it doubled as an intimidation tactic for their enemies. Nowadays, more men than ever before are trying out nail polish. Some of them are doing it for the first time because their partners suggest it. Others just want to experiment with it, without judgement.

Just like tattoos, piercings, and makeup, nail art has become something anyone can enjoy regardless of gender. It’s a cool way for people to express themselves and stand out from the crowd. This trend makes everyone feel accepted and empowered to be themselves.

Johnny Depp wearing blue nail polish

Ronaldo shared the pics of himself and his mini-me son in their home gym and captioned it «Me and my partner.»

The image, which got over 20 million reactions, caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans who noticed that Ronaldo was wearing black nail polish on his feet. One follower even mentioned it, saying, «Okay, but did someone notice the black nail polish on Ronaldo’s feet?», receiving almost 20k likes.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Ronaldo has rocked this style. Over a decade ago, he was seen with the same look while on vacation. The reason why he paints his toes is simple — it’s because of his job.

For athletes, whether it’s soccer players or MMA fighters, nail polish serves a practical purpose. It helps prevent their nails from cracking or splitting during intense sports activities. Additionally, it offers protection against bacteria and fungi, safeguarding the toenails.

For someone like Ronaldo, who spends a lot of time in closed-toe shoes, the risk of foot infections is higher. So, for the world’s most famous soccer player, nail polish isn’t just a fashion statement; it’s more like a band-aid, serving a functional role in maintaining foot health.

Ronaldo’s black toes is just another detail that proves how working hard, giving everything to your career can make you shine — on and off the field. His success helped him tremendously in his personal life, but one thing never changed — Cristiano Ronaldo still lives with his mom and in this article, he shared the reason behind it.