A big United fan, Rees-Zammit did not want to be asked about the Red Devils’ recent 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton, however. He added: “I don’t want to talk about the Man United result!”
In 2021, Rees-Zammit explained how he wanted to emulate Ronaldo’s career by being as unpredictable as he was on the pitch. “It’s his presence on the pitch,” Rees-Zammit told The Times when asked why he idolises the 38-year-old Portuguese forward.
“Give Ronaldo the ball and you know he’s going to do something. That what I want to do. Every time I get the ball in rugby, I expect myself to do something with it.
“Whether that is make ten yards, or score, or kick into the backfield, take a high ball, whatever it is, I expect myself to perform well. That is what Ronaldo does. He is a role model. He has such high standards, and that is what I’ve got as well.”
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