Explained: Why Cristiano Ronaldo paints toenails black like Mike Tyson

The Al-Nassr superstar is currently enjoying his vacation with Georgina Rodriguez and his family on his multi-million yacht in Sardinia.

Ronaldo was seen in a picture topless and wore black and golden striped briefs, however, attention was drawn towards his toenails by his fans as they appeared to be painted black.

The Portugal legend showed off each toenail which was covered with a thick layer of black lacquer.

The superstar has then explained the reason behind his painted toenails with many athletes also doing similar action.

The reason behind Ronaldo’s painted toenails have been revealed by a fan after he was seen in a picture during his vacation.

According to Bild, as reported by the Sun, Keewee, a Twitter user, criticised others who questioned why Ronaldo was painting his toenails.

He said it is due to the fact that he is doing it to prevent bacterial and fungal infections while playing in his football boots.

Ronaldo’s painted toenails have caused a lot of arguments on social media as many start questioning the reason for his action.

However, it was said that he did paint his nails to prevent bacterial and fungal infections while using his football boots.

Ronaldo is not the only athlete that has always painted his toenails, Mike Tyson is one of the recent athletes that has done the same.

Ronaldo is not the only sports celebrity with varnished toes, according to KEEWEE as quoted by the Sun.

He said, "Many top athletes do this to protect their nails from fungi and bacteria when they are stuck in sweaty shoes for hours. Even Mike Tyson. But wonderful to see how fragile masculinity is here.”

Boxing icon Mike Tyson is rumoured to have copied Cristiano Ronaldo in using his feet in a similar manner.

The Twitter user said, “Many top athletes do this to protect their nails from fungi and bacteria when they are stuck in sweaty shoes for hours. Even Mike Tyson. But wonderful to see how fragile masculinity is here."