Real coach Ancelotti surprised by Ronaldo's work ethic


Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during their friendly soccer match against Paris St Germain at Khalifa stadium in Doha January 2, 2014. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Carlo Ancelotti never expected Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to have the strong work ethic he possesses when he first became coach of Real Madrid, the Italian said on Tuesday.

The Portugal winger ended Lionel Messi's four-year reign as FIFA World Player of the Year on Monday night after a dazzling 2013 with club and country.

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