Cristiano Ronaldo is defying his age by continuing to play, with his diet playing a huge role in his longevity ...

Cristiano Ronaldo always eats one particular dish in order to 'keep himself strong' as part of his fitness regime.

After moving the soda out of view of the cameras, Ronaldo then held up a bottle of water and said in Portuguese ... "[Everyone] is entitled to their drink preferences," they added.