Former Manchester United winger Antony has opened up about a truly unique experience during his time at Old Trafford—sharing a dressing room with none other than Cristiano Ronaldo. While the Brazilian's Old Trafford stint may not have gone as planned, the memories he made off the pitch are nothing short of legendary.

Antony, who joined United from Ajax in the summer of 2022 for a staggering £82 million, struggled to find his footing in English football. With just 12 goals and nine assists in 96 appearances, the 26-year-old failed to live up to the hefty price tag. After a loan spell at Real Betis in January, he impressed so much that the LaLiga side made the move permanent last summer. Since then, Antony has been on fire, racking up 13 goals and nine assists in 41 games this season—a true career revival.

But before his resurgence in Spain, Antony had a front-row seat to Ronaldo's second coming at United. The two shared the pitch seven times, and Antony recently revealed some behind-the-scenes moments that show a different side of the Portuguese icon.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is a great person—you learn so much from him," Antony told Globo Esporte. "He even joked with me once, saying that people think he's stubborn, but in everyday life, he's very playful."

The Brazilian went on to describe how Ronaldo went beyond just football talk. "He talked about life, books, all sorts of subjects outside the game. That was great because it helped me disconnect. He'd say, 'Today we're not talking about football,' and that taught us other important things."

One moment, however, stands out as particularly bizarre. "Once in the sauna, he joked with me. He showed me his physique and asked if I looked 23 years old. I was embarrassed because you see the level of care he takes even at almost 40. He's a role model for everyone."

While Ronaldo's second stint at United ended on a sour note—he left just six months after Antony arrived following a controversial interview—it's clear that the Brazilian took away valuable lessons from the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. For fans, it's a reminder that even the biggest stars have their playful, human moments.