tHis Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a tough preseason showdown with the Baltimore Ravens this Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But before Duck Prescott stepped into the field, the star quarterback spoke to fans about something completely different about football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the fun social media segment for American teams, players were asked to reveal the latest internet search using Snickers ice cream on the line when shown to the camera. Prescott didn’t hesitate. With a smile he shared his interest in the age difference between Messi and Ronaldo. What he discovered stumbled him.
Duck Prescott was surprised by the coincidence between Messi and Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo, born on February 5, 1985, is now 40 years old. Lionel Messi, born on June 24, 1987, is 38 years old. In other words, two great players of a generation are 869 days apart. It is a fun coincidence in itself, but the story did not stop there.
Prescott continued to learn more about Wilder. Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano Jr. (born June 17, 2010) and Messi’s eldest son, Thiago (born November 2, 2012), are also 869 days apart. The exact same gap as their father. For Prescott, who knows everything about the competitive fires among elite athletes, failing to wait to share it with fans was a mind-blowing discovery.
Of course, Prescott’s easygoing moment is as the Cowboys continue their serious business of preparing for the season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer still evaluates the roster ahead of the final cut, and a preseason meeting with the Ravens offers another chance for players to prove they belong.
Behind Prescott, the fight for the backup quarterback spot remains shaky. Joe Milton and Will Greer are competing for work, but the coaching staff hasn’t committed yet. With September still a few weeks away, Dallas is not in a hurry to finalise the depth chart, but the clock is ticking.
For now, Cowboys fans can enjoy the fact that their quarterbacks not only study their defenses, but also dive into the trivia of the glamorous sport.
