Juventus were not ready to win the Champions League until Cristiano Ronaldo arrived. Here, 34-year-old Chiellini talks to BBC Sport about "the personality of Cristiano", Juve's chances in Europe this season and the Italy defender's own glittering career. But Chiellini, who played in both, thinks Ronaldo's arrival means that only now can they win it for the first time since 1996. Ronaldo's impactEven at the age of 34, Chiellini says he is still learning from Ronaldo, who is one year his junior. Chiellini celebrates Juventus' 2016-17 Serie A title with his wife, Carolina, and daughter, NinaToughest opponentsChiellini is in the 16th season of his professional career.

Source: BBC January 15, 2019 10:10 UTC