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His second name ‘Ronaldo’ was named after his father’s favourite American actor – Ronald Reagan.

From an early age, he loved playing football. His talent, enthusiasm and love for the game soon became apparent. By the age of ten, his talent was becoming well known in Portugal and he was signed for Nacional, a Portuguese side from Madeira. He later signed for Sporting Lisbon – one of the biggest clubs in Portugal.

His first international exposure came when representing Portugal under 17s at the UEFA championships. His performance caused him to be marked by leading European football managers. In 2003, he played against Manchester United when Sporting beat them 3-1 in a friendly.

At Manchester United, his career steadily progressed. In the 2006/07 season, Ronaldo was a key figure in Manchester’s successful league campaign. Ronaldo scored over 20 goals, as he won his first championship. In March 2007, his prowess helped him to gain a record-breaking £120,000 a week five-year contract. He also won PFA player of the year award.

The 2007-08 season was even better, with Cristiano Ronaldo being named the player of the tournament, as Manchester United won the coveted Champions League trophy. The most prestigious club competition in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson said of Ronaldo:

“We’ve had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he’s up with the best.”

Real Madrid

However, despite the success, Ronaldo expressed a desire to leave the club, and move to Real Madrid. In 2009, Manchester United accepted an offer of £80 million from Real Madrid, making Ronaldo the most expensive player in the world.

His prolific goal-scoring record has lead to frequent comparison with Barcelona’s exceptional Lionel Messi. Sometimes, Ronaldo played up the rivalry, but at other times played it down.

“It’s part of my life now. People are bound to compare us. He tries to do his best for his club and for his national team, as I do, and there is a degree of rivalry with both of us trying to do the best for the teams we represent.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

On 10 July 2018, Ronaldo was signed by Italian club Juventus for a €100 transfer fee (plus additional €12 million in other fees. In his first season, he helped Juventus to another Serie A title, and Ronaldo became the first player to win national titles in the big three leagues of England, Spain and Italy.

World Cup and international career.

Style of Play

There is widespread admiration for the athleticism, speed, talent and technical ability of Ronaldo. He has the capacity to dribble and beat players, and score a spectacular array of goals from overhead bicycle kicks to free-kicks and headers. Over the years, he has worked on both his physical strength and technical ability. He plays with tremendous confidence and often makes use of feints, dummies and step-overs, his skill and reputation make him a feared opponent. His self-confidence is a defining feature of his game and personality. Interviewed in 2018, he replied

“In my mind, I’m always the best. I don’t care what people think, what they say. In my mind, not just this year but always, I’m always the best.”

Cristiano Ronaldo BBC Sport ( 5 November 2015 ).

Ronaldo has a strong work ethic, and has been able to maintain a consistently high standard of play for several seasons:

“I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that there are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo.

He has sometimes been accused of having a petulant side. For example at the 2010 World Cup, he winked after getting David Beckham sent off.

Outside of football

Outside of football, he is often photographed with his model girlfriends and in his many sports car. Perhaps unfairly, he is characterised as the ultimate ‘playboy’ footballer, with his styled hair, and expensive clothes. In 2009, he was involved in a crash whilst driving his Ferrari. However, after reacting to newspaper claims he was involved in drinking in England, he replied,

“I don’t smoke or drink, and I’m not a big spender. I live in a rural part of Cheshire and my nearest neighbours are squirrels, birds and cows. Much of my time is spent at home with friends and family. I enjoy being peaceful and often sit by the candlelight to relax. Tranquillity is important to me.”

Ronaldo says he does not drink alcohol, which may be related to the early death of his father in 2005, aged 52 from alcohol-related liver damage.

He has also been involved in numerous philanthropy initiatives and has given parts of his salary to charitable relief efforts. He serves as a Save the Children Global artist ambassador.

Family life

He has three children via a surrogate mother and one daughter with a former girlfriend, Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.

The legendary George Best said of Ronaldo:

“There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it’s been a compliment to me.”

Citation: Pettinger, Tejvan . “Biography of Cristiano Ronaldo”, Oxford, UK. www.biographyonline.net Last updated 18 March 2020.

Career Achievements

• Ronaldo is the only player to win the unique combination of the league title, domestic cup, domestic Supercup, Champions League, Club World Cup, League player of the year, Golden Shoe and Ballon d’Or at two clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid)
• Most goals scored in a single calendar year for club and country: 63 goals (2012)
• Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League: 128 goals (2020)
• Winner of five FIFA Ballon d’Or awards (given to world’s best player)
• Only player to win national titles in England, Spain and Italy.
• Five times winner of UEFA Champions League (4 with Real Madrid, 1 with Man Utd)
• Four times winner of FIFA club world cup.
• At the time (2009) The most expensive footballer in history £80 million – Man Utd to Real Madrid
• Only player in history to have scored 60 or more goals in a calendar year four times (consecutively from 2011 to 2014)
• The only player to score 50 goals or more in seven consecutive seasons (2011-17)
• Real Madrid all-time top goalscorer: 450 goals
• Most goals scored in a season in all competitions: 60 goals
• Most goals scored in a single La Liga season: 46 goals
• Most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season: 17 goals
• Most hat-tricks in a La Liga career (25)
• Most international goals scored in a calendar year: 32 (2017)
• First player to score in ten consecutive international tournaments (2004-19)
• Portugal’s most capped player of all time: 164 caps
• Portugal’s all-time top goalscorer: 99 goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Facts, Childhood, Career, Life

Cristiano Ronaldo, popularly known by his nickname ‘CR7’ is a Portuguese professional football player.

He plays forward for Juventus (Italian club) and the Portugal National Team. Among the greatest of all time to have graced the football pitch, entertaining us with a unique style of play, outstanding dribbles, sensational goals and electrifying speed, Cristiano Ronaldo stands out.

The ace skipper has a penchant for scoring incredible goals while inspiring his team to victory. Ronaldo emboldens the perfect definition of winning.

We take a close look into the life of this football star who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time on the planet in our Cristiano Ronaldo biography facts, childhood, career and personal life.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Childhood & Early Life

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985. He was the fourth child born to his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and his father, Jose Dinis Aveiro in Funchal, an island of Madeira, Portugal.

His father worked as a metropolitan gardener while his mother was a cook. Ronaldo was named after then-US President Ronald Reagen.

Ronaldo has an elder brother, Hugo and older sisters, Elma and Liliana. While growing up, he and all his siblings shared a room.

Ronaldo was raised as a Catholic. He played for an amateur team, Andorinha, before being signed by Sporting CP for 1,500 Euros after a three-day trial.

Ronaldo stopped attending school so as to focus on his football career. Prior to that decision, he was expelled after throwing a chair at his teacher.

His football dreams were threatened by a racing heart condition, but after undergoing surgery he resumed playing.

Cristiano Ronaldo Club Career

Sporting cp (2002–2003).

Ronaldo earned his place in the youth team of Sporting CP at the age of 16, after he was promoted by the first-team manager.

Ronaldo became the first sporting CP player to play in the under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team and first team in a season.

Ronaldo’s representative spoke with then-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier and Barcelona president, Joan Laporta on signing him.

Arsenal Manager also met with Ronaldo to discuss a possible transfer. Alex Ferguson was impressed by Ronaldo’s performance in a 3-1 defeat of Manchester United in August 2003.

Ferguson was further pressurized to sign him permanently after United plan to sign him for a year before loaning him back to Sporting CP. Sporting was paid 12.24 million pounds in exchange for him.

Manchester United (2003–2009)

Ronaldo who was the first Portuguese signing by Manchester United had the most expensive signing for a teenager in the 2003–2004 season.

He proved his worth as he became one of the best players in Europe. While Ronaldo played in England, he became the first player to break the 20-goal barrier and helped United claim their first League title in four years.

His achievements didn’t go unnoticed as he received Professional Footballer’s Association’s Player, Young Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, making him the first player to receive four major PFA and FWA award for two consecutive seasons.

He also won the Premier League Golden Boot for his 31 goals and European Golden Shoe, the first winger to achieve the feat.

In the Champions League, Ronaldo inspired United to clinch Europe’s prestigious tournament which earned him the UEFA club footballer of the Year Award.

Ronaldo rounded off his time with United with the Ballon d’Or award, becoming the first Premier League Player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year.

He also received the FIFA Puskas Award for best goal as well as winning the Premier League with United for the third time. Ronaldo claimed a total of nine trophies while at Manchester United.

Real Madrid (2009–2018)

Ronaldo secured a move to Real Madrid before the start of the 2009–2010 season, in a world-record transfer of 94 million Euros, with a 1 billion Euros buyout clause with His contract which was set to expire in 2015.

The attendance of 80,000 fans at his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu broke the 25-year record of 75,000 attendances at Diego Maradona’s Napoli presentation.

His first season with Madrid still saw him as a Ballon d’Or contender as he emerged second in the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year behind Lionel Messi despite failing to win any trophy.

The following season saw him also emerged as a runner-up behind Lionel Messi in the FIFA Ballon d’Or awards. But this time inspiring Madrid to the La Liga title, their first in four years.

During his time at Madrid, he forged an attacking trio, known as the BBC, an acronym for Bale, Benzema and Cristiano with his fellow teammates. He enjoyed a successful run, which made him admit he was in the best form of his career.

Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or an amalgamation of the FIFA World Player of the Year and the Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo also helped the Madrid to their tenth European championship, La Decima and as well as their 12thLa Duodecima.

Ronaldo particularly achieved more in his final days with Madrid becoming Madrid first Player to score a total of 5,900 goals.

He also became the first player to score 100 goals in a UEFA club competition. Ronaldo emerged the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League for a fifth consecutive season. He led Madrid to their twelveth European title, La Duodecima earning him his fifth Player of the Year award.

Ronaldo received the Ballon d’Or award a day after winning the FIFA Best Men Player Award. The highest point of his last days with Madrid was his bicycle kick goal in a 3-0 away win over Juventus which was lauded by the opposition fans.

The goal was labelled as a “Playstation goal” by Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli.

Juventus (2018 – 2021)

After rumours of an imminent move from Real Madrid, Ronaldo secured a 100 million Euros transfer to Juventus which also included an additional 12 million euros in fee and contributions to Ronaldo’s youth club.

His transfer was the highest for a player above 30 years old. Ronaldo attributed his move to Juventus to the need for a new challenge, but later said he opted for a transfer due to a lack of support from the club president.

He debuted for Juventus in a Serie A goal against Chievo on August 18, 2018. In his first champions league appearance for Juventus, he was sent off due to violent conduct.

Manchester United (2021 – present)

Ronaldo returned to his youth team Manchester United in August 2021. It was no shock that the first day of his return to Manchester United his T shirt sales have broken every club record, ever.

As this stage evolves we will update this page with his achievements that are honestly too much to keep track at this stage. Breaking league records every year, it is clear that even at his age which is considered ” old” he still has the ability to be at the top of his game.

Cristiano Ronaldo National Team Career

After beginning his national team career in 2001, Ronaldo became a regular face in the Portuguese National team squad, appearing in the 2002 URFA European Under-17 Football Championship, the 2004 summer Olympic as well as in the under-15, under-17, under-20, under-21 and under-23 national teams, before debuting for the senior team at age 18.

After a series of trials at the Euros, Ronaldo finally led Portugal to the Euros success in 2016. He last featured for the Portuguese side in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia where he had a spectacular performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo Family and Personal Life

Ronaldo gave birth to his first child in 2010, the identity of the child’s mother is unknown. It is unclear if he was involved in a relationship or if the child was given birth to via surrogacy. In 2017, he became a father to twins.

Ronaldo is known to be a philanthropist. In 2004, he visited Indonesia to raise funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction after TV footage showed a boy whose parent had been killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and had been stranded for 19 days.

In 2012 he and his agent paid for the treatment of a nine-year-old Canarian boy with terminal cancer. He sold his 2011 golden boot for 1.5 million euros to fund schools in Gaza.

In August 2016, he launched the CR7Selfie app, a selfie app for charity to aid Saving of children.

Ronaldo and a man were accused of rape. One of the women involved withdrew her allegation. Subsequently, Scotland Yard issued a statement that there was not enough evidence to file a case.

In 2017, German newspaper Der Spiegel published an article which alleged a rape accusation against Ronaldo.

The rape was said to have taken place in 2009 and was subject to legal persecution before a non-disclosure agreement was signed, which made the charges to be dropped. In September 2018, the German newspaper revealed the name of the woman as Kathryn Mayorga. Ronaldo dismissed the allegation as fake news.

Ronaldo was charged with tax evasion in July 2017. He was said to have evaded about 15 million euros in tax between 2011 and 2014. He was reportedly sentenced to two years in jail and fined about 18.8 million euros in a deal with the Spanish Authorities.

The fine was reduced by 2 million euros. The sentence could be served under probation without jail time.

Cristiano Ronaldo Achievements and Awards

Tournaments won.

• Premier League (2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009)
• FA Cup (2003-2004), Football League Cup (2005-2006, 2008-2009)
• FA Community Shield (2007)
• La Liga (2011-2012, 2016-2017)
• Copa del Rey (2010-2011, 2013-2014)
• Supercopa de Espana (2012, 2017)
• UEFA Champions League (2007-2008, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018)
• UEFA Super Cup (2014, 2017)
• FIFA Club World Cup (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• UEFA European Championship (2016)
• UEFA Euros (2016)

Individual Awards

• FIFA Ballon d’Or (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year (2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017)
• Champions League Forward of the Season (2017-2018)
• UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2008)
• Barclays Player of the Year (2006-2007, 2007-2008)
• PFA Young Player of the Year (2006-2007)
• PFA Player of the Year (2006-2007, 2007-2008)
• La Liga Best Player (2013-2014)
• La Liga Best Forward (2013-2014)
• La Liga Most Valuable Player (2012-2013)

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Cristiano ronaldo, social media, soccer career, titles and awards, personal life.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese soccer player who is known to be one of the greatest players of his generation.  He currently plays as a striker for Manchester United and the Portuguese National Football Team. He previously played for the clubs Sporting CP, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He has won seven league titles collectively with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Alongside that, he also has won the Champions League title five times and the UEFA Euro League and Nationals League once.

Not only is Ronaldo known for his soccer skills, but he is also known to have one of the highest social media followings across his platforms. This has landed him contracts with major companies such as Nike. Ronaldo has also established his own brand CR7, through which he sells eyewear, footwear, underwear, and fragrances. Cristiano Ronaldo has made a huge impact on this generation with his soccer skills and popularity.

• Born:  February 5, 1985 (05-02-1985)
• Net Worth:  $500 million
• Occupation:  Professional Soccer Player
• Height:  6’1” (1.85 m)
• Weight:  185 lbs (83.9 kg)
• Position:   Forward , Striker
• Years Active:  2002-Present
• Career Goals :  700
• Nicknames:  CR7
• Teams:  Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus F.C., and Portuguese National Football Team
• Business Website

Cristiano Ronaldo began his professional soccer career in 2002 at Sporting Club de Portugal as he was promoted from their youth team. After a successful season at Sporting, he was transferred to the Premier League to play for one of its biggest clubs, Manchester United. At the time, his transfer cost £12.24 million. He wore the number 7 jersey which had been worn by many great soccer players previously. He lived up to that and became a sensational player as he helped Manchester United win the Premier League title and Champions League title in the 2007-2008 season.  

Soon after, Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 and played there until 2018. He helped win Real Madrid multiple La Liga titles, but also three Champions League titles in a row. He ended his Real Madrid career with 292 matches and 311 goals. In July 2018, he transferred to Juventus, where he made 134 appearances and scored 101 goals.

Ronaldo transferred back to Manchester United in 2021, where he still plays today. This was a monumental transfer for fans of CR7, who were delighted that he was returning to the Premier League.

Throughout his professional career, Ronaldo has won multiple titles and awards. He has won five Ballon d’Or awards in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 . This is the most for any European player. He is also a five times UEFA Champion Leagues winner in which he won for 2007-08 Manchester United, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, and 2017-18 seasons with Real Madrid. 

Ronaldo has also been awarded top scorer 17 times during his career which includes the Champions League, La Liga, Premier League, FA Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup. Ronaldo was also the UEFA Best Player in Europe during the years of 2014, 2016, and 2017. Ronaldo also has the record for most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League, with 130 goals. From 2007 to 2018, Ronaldo has been awarded Footballer of the Year in Portugal as well. 

Ronaldo grew up in Madeira, Portugal and is the youngest of four children. He was first introduced to soccer through his father’s job as an equipment manager for a boy’s soccer club. As a child, Ronaldo also faced multiple hardships growing up due to his father’s drinking problem. Despite this, he shared a close relationship with his parents.

Ronaldo previously dated model Irina Shayk, who ended their relationship after five years in 2015. In 2016, Ronaldo started dating Georgina Rodriquez who he is currently with. He has five children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Eva Maria dos Santos, Mateo Ronaldo, Alana Martina  dos Santos Aveiro, and Bella Ismerelda.  Ronaldo Jr. was born in 2010 and Ronaldo has full custody of his son due to an agreement with Ronaldo Jr.'s mother. Her identity remains a mystery as they did not want to disclose this information. Eva and Mateo were born in 2017 via surrogacy. In 2017, Rodriguez gave birth to Alana. In 2022, Rodriguez gave birth a second time to Bella Ismerelda. 

• The name “Ronaldo” was added to Cristiano’s full name as his father’s favorite actor at the time was Ronald Reagan.
• Ronaldo is the most followed athlete on Instagram, as he reached 200 million followers in 2020.
• Juventus sold over 520,000 Ronaldo jerseys (that valued up to $60 million) 24 hours after their release. 
• Ronaldo has established his own brand CR7, which includes eyewear, footwear, denim, and fragrances.
• He is the 3rd athlete of all time to get a “lifetime” contract with Nike, which is valued around $1 billion. 
• The Madeira airport in Madeira, Portugal (his hometown) has a bronze statue of Ronaldo. 
• Ronaldo is said to make close to $400,000 per sponsored post on his Instagram account. 
• He had his legs insured at $144 million by Real Madrid. 

Which teams has Ronaldo played for?

Ronaldo started his career at Sporting CP and eventually transferred to Manchester United in 2003, Real Madrid in 2009, Juventus in 2018 and then back to MU in 2021.  He also plays for the Portuguese national football team. Ronaldo’s career accelerated while he was at Manchester United. He helped the club win a league title after 4 years. Ronaldo performed extremely well for Real Madrid, ending his career with 311 goals in 292 matches.

How has Ronaldo gained so much popularity?

Ronaldo is well known for his skill on the pitch. Due to this popularity, he is one of the highest-paid endorsers. Ronaldo differentiates himself from other athletes as he leverages his social media presence and brand power. Across his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, he has over 440 million fans. Brands all across the world have made him the face for their companies, ranging from cable providers to watch companies. Ronaldo has successfully used his presence to build a brand and following for himself.

Does Ronaldo do charitable work?

Ronaldo has been known to make considerable contributions to different charities during his career. During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and earthquake, he went to Indonesia to help raise funds for the rebuilding of the country. He has also previously auctioned off his Ballon d’Or trophy from 2013 to raise money for the Make-a-Wish foundation. He had also made a hefty donation to Save the Children to help with clothing, food, and medical care for the children in Syria.

Do Ronaldo and Messi have a rivalry?

When they both played the La Liga, Ronald and Messi had almost a decade long “rivalry” due to their clubs being old rivals. Ronaldo then played for Real Madrid and Messi still plays for F.C. Barcelona. Not only that, but both have always been top players, breaking new records. Both players are considered to be two of the best of their generation and are naturally compared to one another in the public eye. Both have challenged each other to compete and do their best. Despite many rumors and talk, both have condemned this rivalry publicly and act civil with one another.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Eight things you did not know about Portugal's mega star

From jamming to Ricky Martin with his son, inspiring a module at a university and being the most followed sports personality across social media, here are some things you probably didn't know about the football ace.

Cristiano Ronaldo .

The name is infamous globally, and almost everyone is likely to know the man who is dubbed one of the greatest players in football history.

When he's not breaking records and winning awards with his clubs Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid or Juventus, he's the beating heart, and captain, of Portugal's national team.

Ronaldo was integral to the side both on the pitch and from the sidelines when Portugal won the European Championships back in 2016, claiming their first major tournament title.

As a 19-year-old, he was part of the Portugal Olympic squad that failed to make it past the group stages at Athens 2004.

Despite his name echoing in just about every corner of the world and his life followed attentively by adoring fans, here's some things about Cristiano Ronaldo that you might not know.

1: Ronaldo's Racing Heart

It is hard to imagine a footballing world in which Cristiano Ronaldo does not dominate it, but when he was just 15-years-old, premature retirement was a very real possibility.

Ronaldo was diagnosed with Tachycardia, which meant his heart would beat irregularly and, even when resting, would be racing.

In order to save his career, he had to undergo heart surgery.

"They used a sort of laser to cauterise the source of the problem. He was operated on in the morning and came out at the end of the afternoon," his mother said .

While she had shared fears over his ability to continue player, Ronaldo didn't share them, however, and was focused on playing again.

Incredibly, just a few days after surgery, he resumed training once again.

And, as they say, the rest is history.

2: The Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport

Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is where Cristiano Ronaldo was born and raised before switching to Lisbon to embark on his professional career.

Ronaldo has always spoken fondly of the small island he came from, and in turn, Madeira wanted to honour their international superstar.

In 2016 it was announced that they would be renaming their airport to Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo - though it is still commonly known as simply as Madeira Airport .

He joined the long list of figures throughout time who have had an airport named after them.

The year following the announcement, the unveiling happened.

As well as the name-change, the airpot also commissioned a bust which went viral... for all the wrong reasons.

After attracting unprecedented attention, the bust was eventually replaced with one a little more replicable to Ronaldo.

Despite the bumps along the way, the gesture is indicative of just how much Ronaldo means to Madeira and the pride they feel towards him.

3: Cristiano Ronaldo LOVES Ricky Martin

That's right.

Worldwide famous footballing sensation Cristiano Ronaldo just loves Ricky Martin, especially hit song Livin' La Vida Loca .

He's also admitted to being a fan of George Michael, Phil Collins, Elton John, and so on.

And in his early days at Madrid, he even had a playful jibe with Manchester based Oasis, claiming they were ' no Ricky Martin '.

Even though his son prefers notorious rival Lionel Messi , he still shares his love of Ricky Martin in this clip of them singing La Mordidita.

Perhaps a surprise singing career on the cards when he finally retires from football? Stranger things have happened...

4: He has a lot of followers... a LOT

When you have the kind of notoriety that Ronaldo does, it's natural that you will rack up a lot of followers across social media platforms.

But being number one in the world of footballing isn't the only top spot he claims.

Ronaldo is the most-followed person on Instagram with 281 million followers, and he's replicated that on Facebook with a cool 148 million followers.

Twitter is a slightly different story as pop-culture and presidency (courtesy of Barack Obama) takes centre stage, but he still sits comfortably in fifth has the most-followed sports figure on the platform.

5: 'What do you study?' 'Cristiano Ronaldo'

As crazy as it sounds, back in 2015 University of British Columbia Okanagan introduced a sociology class on Ronaldo to be included in their fourth year modules.

Luis LM Aguiar, associate professor of sociology at the time, wanted to delve into "how Ronaldo has been used to construct several discourses about who he is, what makes him distinct as a footballer, what is his relationship to Portugal, Madeira (his hometown) and indeed Portuguese identity."

Aguiar believed that Ronaldo would make a fascinating study for his class, given his 'social and cultural' appeal to people beyond football.

"Sociology is nothing if not the delving into the processes of structuring identities and experiences and exposing the social forces that push these processes."

6: CR7 was almost CR28

When Ronaldo made his £12 million-pound switch from Sporting to Manchester United, he asked for the no. 28 shirt, as opposed to the historic seven.

Worn by the likes of George Best , Eric Cantona and David Beckham, United's seven shirt has always held a lot of weight for the player destined to wear it.

Sir Alex Ferguson told Ronaldo that he would be taking over the shirt number from Beckham, despite being newly transferred to the club and aged just 18.

"I was petrified as I knew Beckham wore that shirt. But I took on the challenge and since then it has been my lucky number," he said .

"I have won everything in football with that shirt."

Admittedly, CR28 doesn't have quite the same ring to it as CR7, a number of which he built an empire on.

7: Cristiano Ronald(o)

You might be surprised to learn that Ronaldo is actually named after former US President Ronald Reagan, courtesy of his mother and late father.

"My parents named me after him [Ronald Reagan] because they both liked this name and thought it sounded strong," he told GQ .

"I know that my father admired him."

Born in 1985, Reagan was still President at the time of Ronaldo's birth, but Reagan being his dad's favourite actor was the catalyst of choosing his name.

8: He loves giving back

This is a fact that you might know, actually.

It's well known that Ronaldo loves to help people through donations as much as he can, wether it be to help fans with life changing operations or giving back to the hospital that helped his mother recover from cancer.

He has also stated multiple times before that he stays tattoo free so he can give blood whenever he can.

You may not know, however, he decided to donate blood after finding out that the son of Portuguese teammate Carlos Martins was diagnosed with a very rare blood disease.

He also became a bone marrow donator in the wake of the news, saying : "I did it many years ago and if I had to do it again I would because this is a very serious disease for many children and we need to help them."

The Juventus forward will be back in action June 15 as Portugal begin their title defence against Hungary.

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Who Is Ronaldo?

Ronaldo established himself as an unstoppable scorer for European soccer teams in the mid-1990s. He bounced back from a disappointing finish to the 1998 World Cup and a series of knee injuries to lead Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup, and retired in 2011 as one of the game's all-time greats.

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima was born on September 18, 1976, in Itaguaí, Brazil. His parents, Nélio Nazário de Lima and Sônia dos Santos Barata, separated when he was 11, and Ronaldo dropped out of school shortly afterward to pursue a soccer career.

Ronaldo joined the Social Ramos indoor soccer team at the age of 12 before moving on to São Cristóvão, where he was discovered by his future agents, Reinaldo Pitta and Alexandre Martins. The two arranged for the sale of their new client's contract to Cruzeiro, a professional club in the city of Belo Horizonte.

Professional Soccer Player

Ronaldo showcased his impressive goal-scoring ability for Cruzeiro, helping the club to its first Brazil Cup championship in 1993. The talented 17-year-old was named to the Brazilian national team for the 1994 World Cup in the United States, though he watched from the bench as his countrymen won the Cup.

Ronaldo hit the ground running when his contract was sold to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands in 1994, averaging nearly a goal per game against top-notch European competition. Two years with PSV Eindhoven were followed by one with FC Barcelona and then a move to Inter Milan, a four-year period in which Ronaldo twice won FIFA World Player of the Year and carried his teams to victory in the Dutch and Spanish Super Cups.

During his peak, Ronaldo possessed an unstoppable combination of speed and power, equally capable of plowing through defenders as he was of nimbly sidestepping their attacks and accelerating away. Adding to his aura was an aversion to practicing and training hard, an attitude that did little to stem his dominance.

Big things were expected from Ronaldo and Brazil in the 1998 World Cup in France, but while he was named the Golden Ball winner as the Cup's best player, the tournament ended on a sour note when Ronaldo suffered a convulsive fit before the final and was ineffective in a 3-0 loss to the host country. Bigger setbacks followed when Ronaldo ruptured a knee tendon in November 1999 and reinjured the knee five months later, knocking him out of action for almost two years.

Ronaldo made a triumphant return in time for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, netting eight goals to win the Golden Boot Award as the Cup's top scorer while leading Brazil its fifth world championship. Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid that fall, winning the FIFA World Player of the Year Award a third time before leading his new club to La Liga and Spanish Super Cup championships in 2003.

Ronaldo appeared in one final World Cup for Brazil in 2006. Although Brazil was bounced in the quarterfinals by France, Ronaldo scored three times to set a record with 15 career goals in World Cup play.

Ronaldo transferred to AC Milan in 2007, but in 2008 he sustained another serious knee injury and his contract was not renewed after the season. The Brazilian legend returned to his home country in 2009 to play for Corinthians, helping them to victories in the Campeonato Paulista league and Brazil Cup that year, before announcing his retirement in February 2011.

Post-Career and Legacy

Ronaldo is recognized as one of the best soccer players in history. In 2004, he was named to the FIFA 100, a list of the greatest living players compiled by the legendary Pelé, and in 2010, he was deemed Goal.com's "Player of the Decade."

Often criticized for not training hard as a pro athlete, Ronaldo set himself up for an active post-playing career by founding 9ine, a sports marketing agency. He also joined the organizing committees for the Brazil-based 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, ensuring that he would remain an influential figure in Brazilian sports and international affairs for years to come.

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• Name: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima
• Birth Year: 1976
• Birth date: September 18, 1976
• Birth City: Itaguaí
• Birth Country: Brazil
• Gender: Male
• Best Known For: Soccer player Ronaldo starred for the Brazilian national team and several European clubs over the course of a career that spanned nearly two decades.
• Education and Academia
• Astrological Sign: Virgo
• Nacionalities

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• Last Updated: May 17, 2021
• Original Published Date: April 2, 2014
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born 5 February 1985), better known as Ronaldo, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has numerous accolades to his name, which include five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Best Player in Europe, and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. It is worth noting here that he has won 34 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. In this blog, we will look at Cristiano Ronaldo Biography, his career, net worth, facts, awards, social media, etc.

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Early life of cristiano ronaldo.

Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. He has an older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Katia and Elma. Ronaldo was named after former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who was his father’s favorite actor.

Ronaldo began playing football at a young age. He joined his local youth team, Andorinha, at the age of eight. Two years later, he moved to Nacional. In 1997, at the age of 12, Ronaldo was signed by Sporting CP, one of the biggest clubs in Portugal.

Professional Career

Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7 made his professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002, at the age of 17. He quickly caught the eye of scouts from all over Europe, and in 2003, he signed for Manchester United for a fee of £12 million.

CR7 spent six seasons at Manchester United, during which time he won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. He was also named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth £80 million (€94 million), becoming the most expensive player in football history at the time. He spent nine seasons at Real Madrid, during which time he won two La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey, four UEFA Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups and two FIFA Club World Cups. He also became the club’s all-time leading scorer.

In 2018, Ronaldo signed for Juventus in a transfer worth €100 million (£88 million), becoming the first player to be signed for over €100 million by an Italian club. He won two Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana and one Coppa Italia with Juventus.

In 2021, CR7 returned to Manchester United. He finished the season as the club’s top scorer with 24 goals in all competitions.

International Career

Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal in 2003, at the age of 18. He has since gone on to become the all-time leading scorer in international football with 125 goals. Ronaldo has represented Portugal at five FIFA World Cups and four UEFA European Championships. He won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016, and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Net Worth

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. He is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, and he earns a significant amount of money from endorsements and sponsorships.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Clubs

CR7 has played for the following teams in his professional career:

• Sporting CP (2002-2003)
• Manchester United (2003-2009)
• Real Madrid (2009-2018)
• Juventus (2018-2021)
• Manchester United (2021-2022)
• Al Nassr (2023 – Present)

Cristiano Ronaldo: Awards

Cristiano Ronaldo has won numerous individual and team awards throughout his career. Some of his most notable awards include:

Sporting CP

• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2002

Manchester United

• Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
• FA Cup: 2003–04
• Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09
• FA Community Shield: 2007
• UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2011–12, 2016–17
• Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14
• Supercopa de España: 2012, 2017
• UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2017
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
• Serie A: 2018–19, 2019–20
• Coppa Italia: 2020–21
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2018, 2020
• Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023

Portugal U20

• Toulon Tournament: 2003

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• UEFA European Championship: 2016
• UEFA Nations League: 2018–19
• FIFA Ballon d’Or/Ballon d’Or: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2008
• The Best FIFA Men’s Player: 2016, 2017
• The Best FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement: 2021
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award: 2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17
• UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• European Golden Shoe: 2007–08, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• Golden Foot: 2020
• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2016
• FIFA Puskás Award: 2009
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2004; 2012;  2016
• UEFA European Championship Golden Boot: 2020
• Premier League Player of the Season: 2006–07, 2007–08
• La Liga Best Player: 2013–14
• Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2019,  2020
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2007–08
• Pichichi Trophy: 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• Capocannoniere: 2020–21
• FPF Portuguese Player of the Year: 2016,  2017, 2018, 2019, 2022

(Source- Wikipedia)

Cristiano Ronaldo Family

Ronaldo has five children. His first child, a son, was born on 17 June 2010 in the United States. He has maintained full custody of the child and, in accordance with an agreement with the mother, has not publicly disclosed her identity. In January 2015, Ronaldo’s relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk, which lasted five years, came to an end.

Ronaldo later became a father to twins, born on 8 June 2017 in the United States through surrogacy. He is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez, who gave birth to their daughter on 12 November 2017. The couple was expecting a pair of twins in 2022, but unfortunately, the male twin passed away during childbirth, while the female twin survived

Cristiano Ronaldo Facts

• When Ronaldo was a young boy, he was so poor that he couldn’t afford to buy football boots. He would often play barefoot, or with boots that were too small for him.
• Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart condition at the age of 15. He was told that he would have to give up football, but he refused. He underwent laser surgery to correct the condition, and he was able to continue his career.
• Ronaldo is a very charitable person. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities and causes.
• Ronaldo is a very superstitious person. He has a number of rituals that he performs before and after every match. For example, he always steps onto the pitch with his right foot first.

Ronaldo’s Legacy

Here are some of the key aspects of Ronaldo’s legacy:

• Individual brilliance: Ronaldo is one of the most talented and skilled footballers of all time. He is a prolific goal scorer, a gifted dribbler, and a superb athlete. He is also a highly intelligent player with a great understanding of the game.
• Team success: Ronaldo has won numerous team trophies throughout his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Nations League . He has been a key player for every team he has played for, and he has helped them to achieve great success.
• Global icon: Ronaldo is one of the most popular and marketable athletes in the world. He has millions of fans all over the globe, and he is a role model for many people. He is also a successful businessman, and he has his own clothing line, fragrance, and hotel chain.

Cristiano Ronaldo Social Media

Forever Love…❤️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/x18W34rYRM — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 30, 2022

Victory is a State of Mind. A long tradition of crafting trunks photographed by @annieleibovitz for @LouisVuitton pic.twitter.com/0TsieZP40P — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 19, 2022

Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslim!🙏🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/D9QoB5eyjd — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 22, 2023

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Cristiano Ronaldo to end 2023 as world's top goal scorer

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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to end the year as the world's top goal scorer after scoring his 54th goal of 2023 in Al Nassr 's 4-1 victory at Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

The Portugal forward's 54 goals in official competitions for club and country came in 59 matches to beat out Bayern Munich 's Harry Kane and Paris Saint-Germain 's Kylian Mbappé (52) as well as Manchester City star Erling Haaland (50). None of the leading contenders will play again in 2023.

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It is the fifth time Ronaldo will finish the year as the world's top scorer, having also done so in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 when at Real Madrid . His 54 goals is the most Ronaldo has scored in a calendar year since netting 55 in 2016, when he won one of his five Ballon d'Or awards.

The 38-year-old responded to the achievement with a post on Instagram, writing: "54 -- I'll say when it's finished! Thanks, team."

Ronaldo's latest goal on Saturday came on the one-year anniversary of him signing for Saudi club Al Nassr after his controversial exit from Manchester United .

Al Nassr were leading 3-1 through goals from Marcelo Brozovic , Aymeric Laporte and Otavio on Saturday when Ronaldo headed in from six yards out in the second minute of stoppage time. It was his 20th goal in 18 league games so far this season.

With the win, Al Nassr stay in second place in the Saudi Pro League standings, with 46 points from 19 games, seven points behind leaders Al Hilal .