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Cristiano Ronaldo

Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?

In the 2004 FA Cup final, Ronaldo scored Manchester's first three goals and helped them capture the championship. He set a franchise record for goals scored in 2008, before Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services the following year.

Among his many accomplishments, he has won a record-tying five Ballon d'Or awards for player of the year, and led Portugal to an emotional victory in the 2016 European Championship. In July 2018, Ronaldo embarked on a new phase of his career by signing with Italian Serie A club Juventus .

Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, a small island off the western coast of the country. Ronaldo is the youngest of four children born to Maria Dolores dos Santos and José Dinis Aveiro. He was named after Ronald Reagan , one of his father's favorite actors.

Ronaldo grew up in a largely working class neighborhood in a small tin-roofed home that overlooked the ocean. Ronaldo was introduced to the game of soccer through his dad, who worked as an equipment manager at a boy's club.

His early life was shaped by hardship, as his father often drank too much. To help keep the children fed and maintain some financial stability, Ronaldo's mother worked as a cook and cleaning person.

In 2005, when Ronaldo was playing for Manchester United, his father died from alcohol-related kidney problems; in 2007, his mother struggled with breast cancer. The former was especially hard for Ronaldo since he and his dad had been close.

The young athlete had often pushed for his father to enter rehab and address his drinking. His father, however, never accepted the offer.

By the time he was 10 years old, Ronaldo was already recognized as a phenomenon — a kid who ate, slept and drank soccer. "All he wanted to do as a boy was play football," his godfather, Fernao Sousa, recalled for British reporters, adding, "He loved the game so much he'd miss meals or escape out of his bedroom window with a ball when he was supposed to be doing his homework."

By his early teens, Ronaldo's talent and legend had grown considerably. After a stint with Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001.

Soccer Career

Manchester united.

In 2001, when Ronaldo was just 16 years old, Manchester United paid more than £12 million to sign him — a record fee for a player of his age.

Ronaldo had turned heads with a mesmerizing performance with Portugal against Manchester, wowing even his opponents with his footwork and deft skill. He made such an impression that a number of United players asked their manager to try and sign the young player, which the team soon did.

Ronaldo did not disappoint the soccer world: He showed his promise early on in the 2004 FA Cup final, scoring the team's first three goals and helping them capture the championship. In 2007, Ronaldo signed a five-year, £31 million contract.

A year later, Ronaldo again justified his high salary when he put together one of the club's finest seasons in history, setting a franchise record for goals scored (42), and earning himself the FIFA World Player of the Year honor for 2008. In all, Ronaldo helped steer Manchester United to three premier league titles.

Real Madrid

In 2009, the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid agreed to pay Manchester United a record $131 million for the chance to sign Ronaldo. Ronaldo’s commitment to Manchester United had come under constant question, and speculation swirled that he wanted to play elsewhere, so nobody was all that surprised to see Ronaldo leave.

"I know that they are going to demand a lot of me to be successful at the club and I know that I'm going to have much more pressure than at Manchester United because I was there for many years," Ronaldo told reporters. "But it means a new challenge and is going to help me be the best footballer."

Ronaldo went on to compile an impressive list of individual honors and team trophies. In December 2016, he won his fourth Ballon d'Or award as the sport's player of the year, beating out FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi .

Ronaldo’s 2016 wins included the European Championship, Champions League and Club World Cup, plus individual awards from UEFA and France Football magazine. The following year, he claimed a fifth Ballon d'Or to tie the mark held by his longtime rival, Messi.

After dropping hints that his time with Real was coming to an end, Ronaldo confirmed the rumors in July 2018 by signing with Italian Serie A club Juventus, which paid a $140 million transfer fee to his old Spanish club.

Ronaldo paid tribute to Real fans in an open letter on the club's website, writing: "These years at Real Madrid and in this city of Madrid have quite possibly been the happiest years of my life. I only have feelings of great gratitude to this club, to the fans and to the city. I can only give thanks to all of them for the love and affection that I have received."

By most measures, Ronaldo's debut season with Juventus was a successful one. He scored 10 times in his first 14 games, and headed home the lone goal in a win over AC Milan for the Supercoppa Italiana trophy. After leading his club to its eighth consecutive Serie A title, he was named the league's MVP in May 2019.

Return to Manchester United

On August 27, 2021, it was announced that Ronaldo would return to Manchester United.

Portugal National Team

On July 10, 2016, Ronaldo added an emotional victory to his collection. As his national team's captain, Ronaldo led Portugal to the European Championship final against France.

Although he was sidelined after suffering a knee injury 25 minutes into the match, Portugal went on to win the championship title 1-0, their first international trophy. Ronaldo's teammates said that he motivated them as team captain from the sidelines.

"He gave us a lot of confidence and he said, 'Listen people, I'm sure we will win this Euro so stay together and fight for it,’” fullback Cedric Soares said after Portugal’s victory.

"This is one of the happiest moments in my career,” Ronaldo commented. ”I’ve always said I wanted to win a trophy with the national team and make history. And I did it. Thank God, things went well for us."

Ronaldo got off to a tremendous start at the 2018 World Cup, blasting home three goals in an opening draw vs. Spain, before adding another vs. Morocco to set a European record with his 85th international goal.

However, he was held scoreless in a 2-1 loss to Uruguay in the knockout stage, after which he declined to comment on his future with the national team.

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Personal Life

Ronaldo is dating the Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez; the couple was first seen together publicly around November 2016.

In June 2017, the couple welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, via a surrogate. In November 2017, Rodriguez added to their family with the birth of another girl.

Ronaldo’s first child, Cristiano Jr., was born to a former girlfriend in June 2010.

Statue at the Madeira Airport

In March 2017, self-taught sculptor Emanuel Santos unveiled a bronze bust of Ronaldo at the airport in Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira, Portugal. The statue was ridiculed for its sinister smile and apparent lack of likeness to its subject, though Santos didn't seem to understand the uproar.

"I asked [Ronaldo] what he thought of the result and he said he liked it," said Santos. "He only asked for some wrinkles that give him a certain expression to his face when he laughs to be changed. He said it made him look older and asked for it to be thinned out a bit to make it smoother and more jovial."

In the wake of the negative publicity, the sports site Bleacher Report commissioned Santos to fashion another sculpture of Ronaldo. This one, unveiled in March 2018, earned praise for more closely resembling the soccer great, though its creator continued to defend his original work.

"I liked the result [of the first bust] and was really proud of it," he told Bleacher Report. "And if I had to do it again, I would make everything exactly the same."

Sexual Assault Investigation

In 2018, police in Las Vegas, Nevada, reopened a 9-year old investigation into claims that Ronaldo had raped a woman in his hotel room. The accuser also filed a civil lawsuit against the star athlete.

The following summer, the district attorney for Clark County, Nevada, announced that he had reviewed the case and would not be pursuing criminal charges against Ronaldo.

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• Name: Ronaldo
• Birth Year: 1985
• Birth date: February 5, 1985
• Birth City: Funchal, Madeira
• Birth Country: Portugal
• Gender: Male
• Best Known For: Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has set records while playing for the Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus clubs, as well as the Portuguese national team.
• Astrological Sign: Aquarius
• Nacionalities
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• When Cristiano Ronaldo was just 16 years old, Manchester United paid more than £12 million to sign him — a record fee for a player of his age.

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• Many people look at me and think they know me, but they don't at all.
• My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double.
• Listen, I'm not going to change the world. You're not going to change the world. But we can help, we can all help.
• When I was younger I couldn't understand the meaning of true friendship. Now I have more experience and I know who loves me without wanting anything.
• It means a new challenge and is going to help me be the best footballer."[On leaving Manchester United to play for Real Madrid.]
• I want to win all the trophies possible!
• I don't like to do things by halves. It has to be done well.
• Either you like me or not. There is nothing in between.
• I look at the ball, I look at the net and I say to myself, 'Take the kick, Ronaldo,' then I shoot.
• The goals I have scored are a consequence of the confidence I have.
• I keep to my word, my promise and dreams. I'll never close any door to any club.

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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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Who is Cristiano Ronaldo? Complete Biography and Life History

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s career and achievements up to that point:

Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Date of Birth: February 5, 1985

Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Position: Forward

Early Career:

Cristiano Ronaldo began his football career at Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. His outstanding performances quickly caught the attention of scouts from top European clubs.

As a child, Ronaldo played for Andorinha from 1992 to 1995, where his father served as kitman, before spending two years at Nacional. In 1997, aged 12, he completed a three-day trial with Sporting CP and signed for a transfer fee of £1,500.[21] He then moved from Madeira to Alcochete, near Lisbon, where he joined Sporting’s youth organization.

At the age of 14, Ronaldo believed he had the ability to play semi-professionally and agreed with his mother to abandon his education and focus on soccer full-time. He had a difficult student life and was unable to finish school after his sixth grade, as he lived in the Lisbon area, far from his Madeiran family.

Manchester United (2003-2009):

In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Manchester United in the English Premier League. Under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into one of the world’s best players. During his time at Manchester United, he won three English Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in the 2007-2008 season.

He had requested number 28, his number at Sporting, but was given number 7, which had previously been worn by United players such as George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. ] Wearing number 7 was an added source of motivation. For Ronaldo. A key factor in his development during his stay in England proved to be Ferguson, and he later said, “He was my father in the sport and one of the most important and influential factors in my career.” It was,” he said.

Real Madrid (2009-2018):

In 2009, Ronaldo made a high-profile transfer to Real Madrid for what was then a world-record transfer fee. At Real Madrid, he continued to break records and became the club’s all-time leading scorer. Ronaldo won numerous domestic and international titles with Real Madrid, including four Champions League titles.

On 10 February, Ronaldo scored in a 3-0 win against Sassuolo, making it his ninth consecutive league away game and Giuseppe Signori’s first consecutive away goal in Serie A. This tied the record for the most. On 12 March, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 3–0 home win against Atlético in the Champions League round of 16, helping Juventus overturn a two-goal deficit and advance to the quarter-finals.

The following month, on April 10, he scored the opening goal in a 1–1 away win in the quarter-final first leg against Ajax, his 125th goal in the competition. Although he scored the opening goal in the second leg in Turin on April 16, Juventus lost 2-1 and were eliminated from the competition.

Juventus (2018-2021):

In 2018, Ronaldo transferred to Juventus in the Italian Serie A. He continued to display remarkable goal-scoring prowess and contributed to Juventus winning Serie A titles during his time with the club.

Return to Manchester United (2021):

In August 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational return to Manchester United, signing a contract to play for the club once again. His return was met with excitement from fans, and he continued to be a prolific goal-scorer for the team.

Al-Nassr (2022-Present)

On 30 December 2022, Saudi club Al Nasr agreed that Ronaldo would join the club from 1 January 2023 and sign a contract until 2025. As Fabrizio Romano of the Guardian reports, Ronaldo received the highest ever football salary of 200 million euros per year [including commercial and sponsorship deals that increased his total annual salary to 200 million euros]

Including a guaranteed football salary of 90 million euros. He is also reported to have received a signing bonus of around 100 million euros. According to Romano, Ronaldo rejected a transfer from Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City to Al Nasr.

Personal Life

Ronaldo has five children. For the first time, he became a father to his son, who was born in the United States on June 17, 2010. He has sole custody of the child and has not publicly revealed his mother’s identity in accordance with an agreement with her.

In January 2015, Ronaldo’s five-year relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk came to an end. Ronaldo became the father of twins on June 8, 2017, through a surrogate in the United States.

He is currently dating Argentinian-born Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, and they gave birth to a daughter on November 12, 2017. The couple was expecting twins in 2022. The male twin died at birth, but the female twin survived. Ronaldo’s father Jose died of alcohol-related liver disease in September 2005, when Ronaldo was 20 years old, at the age of 52. In January 2023, the ruler of the Islamic kingdom allowed unmarried Saudi couples to live together in Arabia after Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia with his family and signed with Saudi Pro League club Al Nasr. An exception was made to the rule that Ronaldo is not allowed to play.

An anonymous Saudi lawyer told the Spanish news agency EFE that “Saudi law still prohibits cohabitation without a marriage contract,” but that Saudi authorities “despite the application of these laws, “Are starting to turn a blind eye and stop prosecuting cases,” he said. crime” Ronaldo is of Cape Verdean descent through her great-grandmother. he is a roman catholic.

International Career:

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a key figure for the Portuguese national team. He has participated in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups. Ronaldo helped lead Portugal to victory in the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League.

Individual Achievements:

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or (Best Player) multiple times, establishing himself as one of the greatest footballers in history. His individual achievements include numerous awards for his goal-scoring feats and overall contributions to the sport.

Here are some of Cristiano Ronaldo’s individual achievements:

• 5 Ballon d’Or awards
• 3 UEFA Best Player in Europe awards
• 4 European Golden Shoes
• 7 league titles
• 5 UEFA Champions League titles
• UEFA European Championship title
• UEFA Nations League title

Ronaldo is a living legend, and his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.

Style of Play:

Known for his incredible athleticism, goal-scoring ability, and versatility, Ronaldo is a complete forward capable of scoring from various positions on the field. His work ethic, dedication, and professionalism are often praised by teammates and coaches.

His strength and jumping ability, combined with his height, heading accuracy, and height of 1.87 m (6 ft 1/2 in), give him an edge in winning aerial duels. These traits allow him to act as a goalscorer and become a dangerous player from the air inside the penalty area. As a result, many of his goals were headers.

Coupled with improved stamina and movement, his ability to score on the left wing improved dramatically, giving him positional freedom and allowing him to move into the center to complete attacks. He is also increasingly taking on a creative role for the team, with his vision and passing ability allowing him to go deep to recover the ball and participate in play construction to create chances for his teammates. It happens often.

Sporting CP [641]

• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira :  2002

Manchester United [642] [643]

• 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 [643]

• 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

Juventus [636]

• Serie A :  2018–19 ,  2019–20
• Coppa Italia :  2020–21
• Supercoppa Italiana :  2018 ,  2020
• Arab Club Champions Cup :  2023

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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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Full name :  Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro   Date of birth : February 5 of 1985   Location of birth : Madeira, Portugal   Height : 1,86m   Weight : 84kg   Nationality : Portuguese   Current club : Real Madrid C.F.   Position : Forward   Nickname : CR7

Cristiano Ronaldo is not only one of the best football players of his generation, but has also done enough to deserve being rated as one of the best of all-time. After starting his professional football career in Sporting CP , it didn’t take him much time to get transferred to Manchester United in the summer of 2003 and quickly become one of the club’s idols. The Portuguese club received a 15-million euros offer and CR7 flew over to England shortly after.

While playing for the “Red Devils” during 2003 and 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a total of 84 goals in 196 appearances. He won the English Premier League in 3 different occasions and the UEFA Champions League in the 2007-08 season. He also won his first FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2008, following a remarkable campaign in England where netted 42 goals in 49 games, his best season ever since he had left Portugal .

In 2009 he shocked the football scene when he became the World’s most expensive football transfer of all-time, after getting signed by Real Madrid in a deal valued at 80 million pounds (96 million euros). Unlike what usually happens with many other football stars, Ronaldo quickly settled in to a new country, a new league and a new culture, as he started delivering goals and high level performances in a regular basis and with an incredibly consistency. In 6 seasons playing for Real Madrid , Ronaldo won 1 Spanish League, 2 Copa del Reys, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 1 UEFA Champions League. During that time, he also scored 252 goals in 246 games and already established himself as one of the club’s greatest legends.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Birthday: February 5 , 1985 ( Aquarius )

Born In: Funchal, Portugal

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is often regarded as one of the best footballers to have ever played the game and his performances over the better part of a decade have only helped in reinforcing that belief among football fans. Ronaldo grew up in Madeira, Portugal but after graduating from the youth set up at Sporting CP he was immediately snapped up by English club Manchester United after his talent as a winger was spotted by their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson . Ronaldo spent six years at Manchester United and that was where he developed his game as a skillful, quick, lethal winger who could score goals and create opportunities for his teammates. He won plenty of trophies for Manchester United and also shone for Portugal before he moved to Real Madrid as the world’s most expensive player. At Real Madrid, he has broken some of the most important goal-scoring records that had stood for many years and also led the club to important trophies. Ronaldo is also the captain of the Portuguese national team and led them to victory in Euro 2016—their first-ever triumph in a major tournament. He has also won several individual awards that have further cemented his status as one of the world’s premier footballers. With over 598 million followers, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-followed individual on Instagram.

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Nick Name: The Sultan Of The Stepover

Girlfriend: Georgina Rodríguez , Irina Shayk (2010–2015)

Also Known As: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Age: 39 Years , 39 Year Old Males

father: José Dinis Aveiro

mother: Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro

siblings: Elma Aveiro, Hugo Aveiro, Liliana Catia Aveiro

children: Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro , Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. , Eva Maria Dos Santos , Mateo Ronaldo

Born Country: Portugal

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Height: 6'2" (188 cm ), 6'2" Males

Ancestry: Cape Verdean Portuguese

awards: Ballon d'Or - 2008 European Golden Shoe - 2015-2011-2008 FIFA World Player of the Year - 2009

Pichichi Trophy - 2015-2014-2011 FIFA Puskás Award - 2009 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award - 2014 FIFA FIFPro World XI - 2012-2011-2010 UEFA Team of the Year - 2012-2011-2010 PFA Players' Player of the Year - 2007-2006 Premier League Player of the Month - 2008-2008-2006 Premier League Golden Boot - 2007 Best International Athlete ESPY Award - 2014 PFA Young Player of the Year - 2006 Premier League Player of the Season - 2007-2006 Onze d'Or - 2008 FWA Footballer of the Year - 2007-2006 PFA Fans' Player of the Year - 2007-2006 Goal 50 - 2012-2008 Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano - 2011 UEFA Club Footballer of the Year - 2007 World Soccer Player of the Year - 2008 UEFA Champions League Top Goalscorer - 2015-2014-2013 Bravo Award - 2004 PFA Team of the Year - 2008-2007-2006 La Liga Player of the Month - 2013 Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year - 2007-2006-2003 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year - 2014 LFP Most Valuable Player - 2013 Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year - 2014 FifPro Special Young Player of the Year - 2005-2004 IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer - 2013 UEFA Club Forward of the Year - 2007 FIFA Ballon d'Or - 2015-2014

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Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal, to Jose Dinis Aveiro and his wife Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro. His father was a gardener with the municipality while his mother worked as a cook. Ronaldo was the youngest child among four children; the other being a son and two daughters.

Ronaldo was expelled from the school after he assaulted his teacher by throwing a chair at him. He had always been a keen footballer and by the time he was fourteen years old he decided to concentrate on becoming a professional footballer. Ronaldo had been playing for Androrinha since he was 8.

In 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club ‘Nacional’ located in his hometown of Madeira, and following his good show for them he joined one of the biggest clubs in Portugal, namely, ‘Sporting CP’ after clearing a trial.

During his time at Sporting CP Cristiano Ronaldo played for all the levels, i.e., under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team, and the first team before finally graduating into the senior team in the year 2002. He scored two goals in his league debut and announced his arrival on the big scene. His exploits for Sporting CP brought him into prominence and some of the biggest clubs in England like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United started courting him.

Cristiano Ronaldo played in a UEFA Champions League against Manchester United, in 2003. The manager of the English club Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed by his performance and brought him to the club in the same year. In his first season at Manchester United, Ronaldo scored three goals in the league and also scored in the FA Cup final to help the club win the trophy. A year after joining Manchester United, Ronaldo scored two goals in the European Championships for Portugal as the team ended runners up on home soil.

Cristiano Ronaldo became one of Manchester United’s most important players during his six-year stint at the club and during that time the club became one of the most successful clubs in Europe as it won three league titles on the trot as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2008. Ronaldo scored 84 goals for the club in 196 league games and became one of the best players in the world.

At the 2006 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was an integral part of the Portuguese national team as they reached the semifinal of the tournament; Ronaldo scored one goal in the tournament. The following year he was named the captain of the national team but in the European Championships that followed the next year, he scored only one goal as the team crashed out in the quarter-finals.

In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive player in the world after Spanish giant Real Madrid paid Manchester United £80 million to bring him to Madrid. He scored 33 goals in his very first season. In the following season, he ended the Spanish league season with 40 goals, which became a record in the league’s history and helped Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal at the Football World Cup in South Africa in 2010, but he had a quiet tournament, scoring only one goal as the team was knocked out by Spain in the round of 16. In 2012, he was the main inspiration for the team as he scored three goals to lead the team to the semifinal of the European Championships but Portugal was knocked out by Spain yet again in a penalty shootout.

In 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win the Spanish league title and it proved to be his first league title with the club. He scored 60 goals in all competitions in the season as Real Madrid cantered to the title with 100 points. He followed it up with a haul of 55 goals in all competitions the following season.

The season that started in 2013, was a particularly special one for Ronaldo as he scored a staggering 51 goals in the season and at the same time helped Real Madrid win their coveted 10th UEFA Champions League title. In the Champions League, Ronaldo scored 17 goals which made him the highest scorer ever in a single season of the tournament. He has a total of 89 goals in the tournament overall.

In the 2014 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo had a disappointing tournament as Portugal was knocked out in the first round with him scoring only one goal. He has scored 50 goals for Portugal in his career and that is the highest for any Portuguese player. In the league seasons that started that year, Ronaldo was in sublime form as he notched up 61 goals in total and also became the fastest player to reach the 200-goal milestone in the Spanish league. He reached it in 178 games.

He captained Portugal in their 2016 Euro Cup campaign and led them to victory. In the final against France, he got injured and was stretchered off the pitch after just 25 minutes but ultimately Portugal went on to win the match. Ronaldo was awarded the Silver Boot as he was the joint second-highest goalscorer in the tournament.

In the 2018 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match. He scored a hat-trick against Spain. Portugal progressed to the last 16 and was eliminated following a 2–1 defeat to Uruguay. Nevertheless, he earned his name in the World Cup Dream Team for his performance during the tournament.

After the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo made his first appearance in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals where he scored a hat-trick against Switzerland in the semi-finals. In September 2019, during the Euro 2020 qualifying match, he delivered 4 goals against Lithuania, resulting in a 5–1 for Portugal. He also set the record for most goals in the European Qualifiers. In October, he scored his 700th senior career goal against Ukraine in a 2–1 loss in a Euro 2020 qualifier.

In November 2019, he went on to score his 99th international goal against Luxembourg in a 2-0 win which advanced Portugal to the UEFA Euro 2020. He went on to score his 100th and 101st international goals in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League match against Sweden.

In June 2021, he gave 2 goals against Hungary in the first game of Euro 2020, bringing his total to 11 European Championship goals. He went on to score 2 penalty shots against France in a 2-2 draw. Portugal later suffered a defeat against Belgium and was eliminated from the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo won the Golden Boot for his performance in the competition.

In September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered 2 goals against the Republic of Ireland in a 2–1 win. In October, he scored an opening goal in a 3-0 win against Qatar. With his 181st international appearance, he set the record for the most international caps received by a European player. Later, he contributed 3 goals against Luxembourg in a 5-0 win.

Expectedly, he was named in Portugal's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In November, he delivered a penalty goal against Ghana. However, he was substituted against South Korea in the last group game. He was later dropped from the opening line-up but later returned to the field as Portugal registered their 6–1 win record. However, Portugal later lost to Morocco in a 1-0 match and the latter advanced to the World Cup semi-finals.

Post-World Cup, he was named in Portugal’s squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Later, in the match against Liechtenstein, Portugal took home victory in a 4-0 win.

Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon D’Or (later known as the FIFA World Player of the Year Award) in 2008 when he was a Manchester United player.

In 2013, he won the FIFA World Player of the Year Award and won it again the following year.

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for being the highest scorer in the history of Real Madrid with 450 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-ever goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 140 career goals to date.

Forbes magazine ranked him the world's highest-paid athlete in 2016, and 2017.

Cristiano Ronaldo's father, José Dinis Aveiro, died in September 2005, due to an alcoholism-related liver condition.

His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, is a cancer survivor; she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 but eventually recovered. However, in February 2019, she was again diagnosed with cancer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had six children out of which three have been born via surrogate mothers. He first became a father on June 17, 2010, when his son, Cristiano Jr ., was born via surrogacy. Ronaldo did not reveal the identity of his son's mother.

On June 8, 2017, he became father to twins, daughter Eva and son Mateo, via surrogacy.

From 2010 to 2015, he was in a relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk .

He is currently in a relationship with Spanish model, Georgina Rodríguez , and the couple was blessed with a daughter, Alana Martina, on November 12, 2017. On April 18, 2022, the couple was blessed with twins, a boy, and a girl, however, the boy died during childbirth.

In early 2023, he, along with his girlfriend and children, moved to Saudi Arabia after being signed by the Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr FC. While it is illegal for unmarried couples to live together in Saudi Arabia, the administration made an exception for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Ronaldo has won the Champions League more times than any other player

Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Manchester United.

Having scored a sack full of goals and amassed a load of trophies since leaving Old Trafford, the Portugal forward has made a sensational return back to the Red Devils.

BBC Sport takes a look at the Ronaldo's top 10 iconic moments and you can rank your favourites in order at the bottom of this page.

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Wins first Premier League title (2007)

"At the start, no one had even heard of Ronaldo, but by the end, everyone knew about him."

That was the view of former United defender Mikael Silvestre, , external who played against Sporting Lisbon in a pre-season friendly before the start of the 2003-04 season.

Ronaldo was persuaded to join the club by Sir Alex Ferguson after a dazzling performance in that friendly - and went on to play 292 games for United, winning the first of his three Premier League titles in 2007, as well as the Champions League, one FA Cup and two League Cups.

Puskas award-winning goal (2009)

Ronaldo scored 118 goals for Manchester United, including a sensational screamer against Porto in the Champions League, picking the ball 40 yards out before rocketing a shot into the top corner.

The effort won the inaugural Fifa Puskas award for goal of the year.

United reached their second successive Champions League final, but were beaten by Barcelona in Ronaldo's last match before he sealed an £80m move to Real Madrid that summer.

Scores winner in Copa del Rey final (2011)

Ronaldo's towering header sealed victory for Real Madrid in extra-time

Ronaldo started to pay off the world record fee when he scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final against bitter rivals Barcelona.

Ronaldo rose at the far post to power in a trademark header from Angel di Maria's cross and deliver his first trophy for the club.

Becomes Real's all-time leading scorer (2015)

Ronaldo's goalscoring record during his nine seasons at Real was astonishing, with 450 goals in just 438 games.

He became the club's all-time leading scorer with a goal against Levante in October 2015, surpassing Raul who had scored 323 times.

The previous 2014-15 campaign had been the most prolific of his club career, scoring 61 times in 54 games at an incredible rate of, an average, a goal every 76 minutes.

Wins Euros with Portugal (2016)

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Ronaldo in tears as he suffered injury in Euro 2016 final

Ronaldo finally tasted success on the international stage with Portugal, winning the 2016 European Championship with victory over France in the final in Paris.

But it was a bittersweet occasion for the captain as he was carried off injured in tears after just 25 minutes, but he came on to lift the trophy.

Wins fifth Ballon d'Or (2017)

The Ballon d'Or has been awarded 62 times - Cristiano Ronaldo has won it in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017

In 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017, Ronaldo claimed the Ballon d'Or award as the best player in the world.

The latter came after a stellar 2016-17 season in which he spearheaded Real to the La Liga title and victory in the Champions League final, where he scored twice in a 4-1 win over Juventus.

A century of Champions League goals (2018)

Ronaldo became the first player to become a member of the Champions League's 100 club, later joined by old rival Lionel Messi.

His two goals against Paris St-Germain in the last 16 took him past the century mark and he remains the competition's all-time top scorer, with 134 goals in 176 games.

Bicycle kick against Juventus (2018)

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane's reaction said it all.

Hand to his head, a look of disbelief on his face at what he had just seen, he turned and bellowed his approval. Ronaldo had leapt into the air before acrobatically firing into the corner of the net with an incredible bicycle kick.

The goal in the Champions League quarter-final was so good that even Juventus fans stood up to applaud the player, who would later go on to join their club.

First player to claim five Champions League triumphs (2018)

Ronaldo won two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies at Real Madrid, but it was in Europe's elite club competition where he became a true legend.

He had already won the Champions League in 2008 with United, but went on to win it four more times with Real. The first was in 2014 before a remarkable three times in a row in 2016, 2017 and 2018 to become the first player to win the competition five times.

Equals men's international goals record (2021)

Ronaldo equalises to becomes joint top scorer in the history of men's international football

Ronaldo reached another famous landmark earlier this year when his two penalties in Portugal's 2-2 European Championship draw with France took him to 109 international goals.

That figure is a joint world record for men's football held with Ali Daei, who scored 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006.

Reaching the landmark further helped cement the 36-year-old's standing as an all-time great.

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Ronaldo (born September 18 or 22, 1976, Itaguai, Brazil) is a retired football (soccer) player who led Brazil to a World Cup title in 2002 and who won three Player of the Year awards (1996, 1997, and 2002) from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

According to a FIFA tribute published in 2024:

Ronaldo was born in Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro on 18 September 1976, but his birth certificate was only issued four days later when his parents had scraped together enough money to pay for it. “The doctor delivered me for free because my parents couldn’t afford the birth,” Ronaldo explained. “Eventually, my father gathered three kilos of shrimp from the beach and gave it to the doctor as thanks. They also gave me the doctor’s name.”

The discrepancy between the date on Ronaldo’s birth certificate (September 22) and the date on which he says he was born (September 18)—the latter date supported by Ronaldo: The Journey of a Genius (2005), an enthusiastic biography by James Mosley, who claimed direct access to people around Ronaldo—has resulted in both dates being celebrated as his birthday on social media and elsewhere online by people, clubs, and organizations. Ronaldo himself has sent mixed signals. Among his former European clubs, three ( FC Barcelona , Inter Milan , and Real Madrid ) contend that he was born on September 22, 1976, while one ( AC Milan ) claims September 21.

Ronaldo grew up in the poor Rio de Janeiro suburb of Bento Ribeiro. He began playing football as a junior for the neighborhood Social Ramos Club at age 12 and two years later joined São Cristóvão in the Carioca League. By 1992 he was playing in the Brazilian championship for Cruzeiro.

Ronaldo was a member of Brazil ’s under-17 South American championship team in 1991 before joining the national side in 1994.

Ronaldo was transferred in 1994 from Cruzeiro to PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands , where he scored 55 goals in 56 games and won the 1995 league championship and the 1996 Dutch Cup.

After switching to FC Barcelona of Spain for the 1996–97 season, he scored 34 goals in 37 appearances and helped his team capture the Spanish Super Cup.

Because of his success in Spain, Ronaldo was paid $27 million by Inter Milan to play for the Italian club in 1997, a record at the time. At Inter his excellent dribbling skills and knack for scoring goals earned him the nickname “Il Fenomeno.”

In 1997 Ronaldo became the first player to win FIFA’s Player of the Year award two years in a row. In 1999, however, he suffered a serious knee injury that left him unable to play for almost two years.

Dismissing concerns that his career was over, Ronaldo returned to competitive play in 2001. At the 2002 World Cup he was the tournament’s top scorer, with eight goals, and helped Brazil win its fifth World Cup championship.

He then announced that he was leaving Inter for Real Madrid of Spain. After much wrangling, Real agreed to pay a transfer fee of about $46.3 million. In 2002 Ronaldo was named both FIFA Player of the Year and European Footballer of the Year (an award he also had received in 1997).

At the 2006 World Cup he scored three goals to bring his career total at the tournament to a record-setting 15 (a mark that was broken in 2014 by Germany’s Miroslav Klose).

While playing for the Italian powerhouse AC Milan in 2008, Ronaldo ruptured a tendon in his left knee—the same type of injury that had occurred in his right knee in 1999—which some thought would put his career in jeopardy.

In December 2008 a fully recovered Ronaldo signed with Corinthians in São Paulo . However, he continued to be plagued by a number of other, less significant, leg injuries during his tenure with Corinthians as well as by a thyroid condition that caused him to gain weight, and he abruptly retired from the sport in February 2011.

In 2018 Ronaldo became the majority owner of the Spanish club Real Valladolid, and in 2021 he purchased a stake in Cruzeiro, where he had played early in his career. In 2024 he said that he would sell his holdings in both clubs.

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A t the height of his fame, he had scored 350 career goals in club football, against the top teams in the world, and an astounding 62 goals for his country Brazil, in 97 international appearances against top clubs in various lucrative football extravaganzas.

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Birth 1976 Country: Brazil Position: Striker

Cruzeiro (1993–1994) PSV (1994–1996) Barcelona (1996–1997) Inter (1997–2002) Real Madrid (2002–2007) Milan (2007–2008) Corinthians (2009–2011)

Club football: 384 matches, 280 goals National team: 98 matches, 62 goals

Enter Ronaldo, soccer player extra-ordinare

Nicknamed Le Fenomenon, by the Italian Press, at the young age of 20, in 1996, he won his first FIFA World Soccer Player of the Year, solidifying his claim as the most valuable footballer of the period.

Shortly thereafter in 1997, he won the prestigious Ballon d'Or, Player of The Year trophy. That's a token sampling of the mega highlights of a remarkably humongous football career by a man described as a phenomenon. And yet the awards and statistics he received at the height of his peak, hardly tell the whole story.

With a second FIFA Player of the year win in 1998, anyone who played against Ronaldo, or saw him in full flight, rampaging on the pitch, saw an unstoppable dribbling genius, not as elegant as Neymar, or as creative as Messi, Ronaldo's awesome talent was his Pamplona-style bull charging at a red-shirted matador.

Ronaldo at Cruzeiro

Now, a full-fledged professional, he went on to score 44 goals in 47 games as a striker for Cruzeiro, helping them to be crowned their first Copa do Brazil, in 1993.

But his rapid rise as an indispensable striker in Cruzeiro did not earn him an automatic transfer to fabled club Flamengo, the league leaders at the time. Dejected, he stuck with Cruzeiro where he honed his skills and led them to numerous wins in Minas Gerais State.

PSV Eindhoven

In 1994, after getting selected to join the world cup team, and denied a chance to play, he was advised by Romario, a teammate, and another superstar at the time, to join Dutch powerhouse, PSV Eindhoven .

During his first season at PSV, he scored 30 goals. While attracting huge crowds during the second season, he suffered a knee injury, which kept him on the bench for long stretches. But in 1996, after recovery, he led PSV to win the Dutch Cup.

Barcelona and Inter

During the 1996/97 season the two football giants in Europe at the time, Barcelona , and Inter waged a fiercely fought battle to woo Rinaldo to their side. And at the end, it was Barcelona who forked the then most expensive player fee of $19.5 million. And brimming with confidence, he did not disappoint. He went on to score a season best of 47 goals in 49 games. Many fans who cheered at every goal scored, equated his outstretched arms to the statue of Christ that faces Rio de Janeiro.

It was at Barcelona where Ronaldo was at his physical peak and demonstrated awe-inspiring football wizardry. He led the Catalan team to win the UEFA Cup , and Copa del Rey and the Spanish prestigious cup Supercopa de Espana. He also bagged the La Liga top scorer award with 34 goals in 37 games, in 1997.

In 1997, Ronaldo was arguably the greatest footballer on earth and Italian club Inter Milan paid him a staggering $27 million to switch from Barca to Inter. It was at Inter where his knack for scoring and his dribbling skills earned him the nickname "il Fenonemo." Or the Phenomenon. Using his enormous strength, close control, and fast footwork, he dribbled past three to four defenders to emerge stealthily on the other side, to either set up a colleague or score himself.

Real Madrid

The move to join Real Madrid in 2002 was disappointing. Although he was hugely popular with Madrid fans at Bernabeu, he failed to win a single European Cup winner's medal, as he slowly fell out of favor, and was at pains to justify the massive $46 million transfer fee. His then coach at Real, Fabio Capello, never hid his disdain at his star player's increasing lethargy and weight problems. During several key games, he chose less talented but reliable Dutchman Ruud Van Nistelrooy to front Ronaldo. But still, he helped Real win the Spanish Super Cup, and also La Liga, in 2003.

AC Milan and Corinthians

The move to AC Milan in 2008 was fraught with bad luck. While playing for the Series A powerhouse, he ruptured his left knee tendon. There was speculation that his career was over. But in December of that same year, fully recovered, he left for Brazil.

In December 2008, Ronaldo was greeted with excitement by his home side Corinthians , in Sao Paulo. But his stint was less spectacular. He continued to suffer from multiple leg and knee injuries as he continued to gain weight.

International Career

The Brazilian World Cup fiercely competitive selection panel considered Ronaldo talented enough to appear for the country in three FIFA World Cups, in 1998, 2002 and 2006. During the 1998 World Cup , he suffered a convulsive attack on the eve of the match. After much agonizing about his physical state, he was deemed fit to play 72 hours before kickoff. But his game never showed the sparkle he was known for. And France won the match 3-0. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup , he scored a total of 8 goals, and earned the Golden Shoe Award, as the games leading scorer. And at the 2006 World Cup , he managed to score 3 goals. This made his world cup scoring total 15.

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Ronaldo is now aggressively campaigning towards a poverty-free world. And as at April 2015, he played in a Match Against Poverty game, at the St. Etienne All Stars International Tournament that attracted a cast of former football big names. “The Match Against Poverty”, a brainchild of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was created in 2003 to raise funds to help special development projects aimed at reducing poverty in marginalized areas of the world. And organizing friendly football matches, aided by UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors, Zinedine Zidane , and Ronaldo, two well-known celebrity footballers, has been a major revenue source.

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985) is the quintessential footballer/soccer star. Possessing strength, pace, skill, and professionalism in abundance, Ronaldo’s many attributes leave him well-equipped for the modern game.

In an age where players have never been fitter or stronger, Ronaldo ensures that his outrageous natural talent is complemented by a bulging physique that makes him a tough competitor and a threat to any defense.

In 2009, his US$131 million move from Manchester United to Real Madrid made him the most expensive player in the world (since surpassed by Gareth Bale). And at the Bernabeu, he has thrilled the masses with high-caliber performances and an unreal number of goals.

Fast Facts: Cristano Ronaldo

• Nationality: Portuguese
• Date and Place of Birth: February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Portugal
• Position: Winger/Striker
• Current Club: Real Madrid (La Liga)
• Previous Clubs: Sporting Lisbon (2001-2003), Manchester United (2003-2009)
• International Career: 2003 to present

Early Career

Sporting Lisbon signed a 10-year-old Ronaldo after a three-day trial and he ultimately became the first player to turn out for the club with the Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, B-team, and first team in a single season.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson swooped to sign him as an 18-year-old after a devastating performance in a friendly against his side in 2003.

Rise to Prominence

Ferguson eased Ronaldo in gently, but from his early cameo performances, it was obvious the Scot had signed a player of immense natural ability.

Wearing the famous number seven shirt previously assigned to the likes of George Best and Eric Cantona, Ronaldo’s first season garnered 10 goals.

By the end of the 2006-07 season, the Portuguese star had registered 23 goals in 53 appearances for United and played a major role in the club winning their first title for four seasons.

The World's Best

The following campaign was to prove his best in a Red Devils shirt. Ronaldo scored a stunning total of 42 goals in 49 games as United won the Premier League and Champions League . He dovetailed beautifully with Wayne Rooney, while Carlos Tevez helped make the team’s attack one of the most prolific in the world game that season.

But rumors already started circulating about a move to Real Madrid. Manchester United stood firm that summer, retaining Ronaldo for one last season and at the turn of the year he won the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the first time.

Twenty-six goals in all competition helped United to another Premier League title and an appearance in the Champions League final where the English club was beaten 2-0 by Barcelona.

But it was no secret that Ronaldo was looking for pastures new and on June 26, 2009, Real Madrid confirmed that he would be joining them in a world record deal.

The Latest Galáctico

Florentino Perez was the man who brought Ronaldo to the Bernabeu as he begun a second spell as president. His Galácticos policy is world famous, and Ronaldo certainly fitted the mold, following in the footsteps of Luis Figo, David Beckham, and Zinedine Zidane.

Ronaldo was presented to 80,000 fans at the Bernabeu, as club legend Alfredo Di Stefano handed him the famous number nine shirt.

A devastating haul of 33 goals in 35 appearances—despite missing a month and a half through injury—rendered his first season in Spain a huge personal success, although no trophies were forthcoming as Barcelona continued their domestic dominance and Real Madrid again bowed out in the Champions League second round.

Under fellow countryman Jose Mourinho , Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to the Copa del Rey in the 2010/11 season, scoring the winning goal against Barcelona in the final.

He also beat the all-time record for goals in a single season in La Liga, turning on the afterburners (11 in the final four games) in the final weeks to take his tally to 40 for the season.

Another Personal Best

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi would exceed that tally the following season, but 2011/12 was also to be Ronaldo’s best to date. He netted 46 in the league and a sublime 63 in all competition as Real Madrid reclaimed the Liga title from Barcelona.

His goal against Barca in a 2-1 Liga win at Camp Nou all but ensured Real Madrid’s first title since 2008. Indeed, 2011/12 was the season Ronaldo started to match his performance in El Clasico with those against the league’s lesser lights.

Ronaldo has surpassed the 50-goal mark for Real Madrid in each of the seasons since and in the 2013/14 campaign he netted a record 17 in 11 Champions League matches as the club finally achieved La Decima —their 10th European Cup.

Another stunning season, of course, saw Ronaldo retain the FIFA Ballon d'Or which he has also won the previous year.

International Level

Ronaldo was first called up to the senior Portugal squad in August 2003, and made the final cut for Euro 2004, where he scored two goals. But on home turf, Portugal lost to Greece in the final.

Seven goals helped his country qualify for the 2006 World Cup, but at the big event in Germany, he could only muster a penalty against Iran as Portugal lost to France in the semi-finals.

Ronaldo again flourished in qualifying for Euro 2008, but was disappointing when the big event came around as Portugal went out in the quarter-finals.

Despite a scintillating first season in a Real Madrid shirt, Ronaldo again looked bereft at his next major tournament—the 2010 World Cup in South Africa . He netted in the 7-0 rout of North Korea, but like many of the tournament’s other major stars, failed to deliver and did little as Portugal bowed out to eventual winners Spain in the second round.

Ronaldo's three goals helped Portugal to the semi-finals of Euro 2012, after he had made a slow start to the tournament. The 2014 World Cup was a deep disappointment, though, as a knee tendonitis problem undermined his displays. He scored just once as Portugal bowed out in the group stage amid speculation that he did not believe in his teammates.

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in Madeira, Portugal. He plays as a forward for the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7, he is regarded as one of the best players of this generation.

He has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or five times, two Ballon D'or's behind by his arch-rival Lionel Messi . Known for his pace and physicality, Ronaldo plays on the left wing but can play as a striker as well. The Portuguese international has scored 827 goals in 1153 appearances for club and country till date making him arguably one of the greatest footballers of all time.

He was born in the Funchal district of Sao Pedro. He grew up in a small house with his parents, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro, as well as his three siblings.

At the age of seven, Ronaldo showed a great passion for soccer and played for a local team, Andorinha, where his father worked as a kit man. At the age of just eight years old, Ronaldo's talent was noticed by a former player and scout for Sporting Lisbon , a professional soccer team in Portugal. He was offered a trial with the club and soon after, was accepted into their youth academy.

He was diagnosed with racing heart condition which could have halted his footballing career when he was 15. After a successful surgery, he was able to play again and was promoted to the senior team at the age of 16. He became the first player to play for the U16, U17, U18, the B team and first team of the club in one season.

Ronaldo made his debut for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga against Moreirense on 7 October 2002. He scored a brace with Sporting winning 3-0. He made 25 appearances and scored five goals for the club in the 2002-03 season.

In a friendly match between Sporting and Manchester United in August 2003, Ronaldo contributed greatly to help the Portuguese club defeat United 3-1. He impressed manager Sir Alex Ferguson and other United players with his pace and dribbling skills.

He spent just one season with the club before being signed by Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world, in 2003 for a transfer fee of £12.24 million. He made his debut on 16th August 2003 against Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League, when he came on as a substitute for Nicky Butt. He received a standing ovation as United won 4-0. On November 1 2003, Cristiano scored his first goal for the club with a free kick in a 3-0 win against Portsmouth .

Ronaldo spent six seasons with Manchester United, where he became a key player and won numerous titles, including three Premier League titles, one FA Cup , one UEFA Champions League title, and one FIFA Club World Cup . He also won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008, while still playing for Manchester United. He has scored 118 goals from 292 appearances for Manchester United.

Ronaldo joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in the 2009/10 season for a then-world-record transfer fee of £80 million. He was given the number 9 jersey and made his La Liga debut on 29 August 2009, against Deportivo La Coruna. Madrid won 3–2 and Ronaldo converted a penalty. He kept up his form and scored in four consecutive matches.

In his nine seasons with the club, he became their all-time top scorer with 451 goals in just 438 appearances. During his time at Real Madrid, he won four UEFA Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and two Copa del Rey titles. He also won four more Ballon d'Or awards, bringing his total to five.

In 2018, Ronaldo was signed by Juventus , one of the biggest clubs in Italy, for a transfer fee of €100 million. Ronaldo cited his need for a new challenge as his rationale for departing Madrid, but later attributed the transfer to the lack of support he felt was shown by club president Florentino Pérez.

On 18 August, Ronaldo made his debut in a 3–2 away win against Chievo Verona . On 16 September, Ronaldo scored his first two goals for Juventus in his fourth appearance in a 2–1 home win over Sassuolo in Serie A ; his second was the 400th league goal of his career.

During his three years at Juventus, he won consecutive Serie A titles in 2018-19 and 2019-20 as well as the Coppa Italia in 2020-21 and two Supercoppa Italiana in 2018 and 2020. He scored 101 goals in 134 appearances in all competitions.

On August 27th 2021, Ronaldo made a shock return to Manchester United at the age of 36. He was signed for an initial £12.85 million, with a two-year contract plus an optional year. Ronaldo was given the number 7 shirt after Edinson Cavani agreed to switch to number 21. The first 24 hours of Ronaldo's shirt sales was reported to have broken the all-time record following a transfer, overtaking Messi after his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

On 11 September, Ronaldo made his second debut at Old Trafford, scoring the opening two goals in a 4–1 league victory against Newcastle United . While his first few months at United were fruitful, his form started to dip in the second half of the season and he has a fractured relationship with interim manager Ralf Ragnick. Despite this, he finished as their top scorer, finding the net 24 times in 38 appearances.

In his second season under new manager Erik ten Hag, he found himself at the center of attention under media spotlight. Ronaldo publicly showed his dissatisfaction with the direction of United on and off the field. After failing to secure a transfer away from the club, he lost his starting spot in the team to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial . With tensions mounting over being benched and falling out with Ten Hag, his contract was terminated on November 22, 2022 by mutual agreement. He only scored three goals in 16 appearances in the 2022-23 season.

On 30 December 2022, Saudi club Al-Nassr reached an agreement for Ronaldo to join the club effective 1 January 2023, signing a contract until 2025. He received the highest salary in history, worth to be around €200 million per year. He made his debut for Al Nassr on 22 January, as club captain, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1–0 win over Al-Ettifaq, and scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Al-Fateh by converting a last-minute penalty.

Cristiano Ronaldo has also had a very successful international career with the Portuguese national team. He made his debut for the team in 2003, and has since gone on to become the team's all-time top scorer with over 100 goals.

Ronaldo has played in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Nations League. He helped Portugal reach the final of the 2004 European Championship, where they lost to Greece, and the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup.

In 2016, Ronaldo played a key role in Portugal's triumph at the UEFA European Championship, scoring three goals in the tournament, including one in the final. He also led Portugal to victory in the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, scoring a hat-trick in the semi-final against Switzerland.

He currently has 118 goals for Portugal in 196 appearances.

All-time top scorer in UEFA Champions League history with 134 goals.

All-time top scorer for Real Madrid with 451 goals in just 438 appearances.

Most hat-tricks in La Liga history with 34.

All-time top scorer for the Portuguese national team with over 100 goals.

Most goals in a single UEFA Champions League season (17 goals in 2013-14 season)

Fastest player to reach 100 goals in UEFA Champions League history.

Most goals scored in UEFA European Championship history (14 goals)

First player to score in 11 consecutive UEFA Champions League matches.

Most goals scored in a single UEFA European Championship tournament (joint record with Michel Platini, 9 goals in 2016).

Ronaldo was born in Madeira, Portugal, and comes from a large family. He has three siblings and is very close with his mother, Dolores Aveiro. Ronaldo is known for his philanthropy and has been involved in numerous charitable causes throughout his career. He has donated millions of dollars to various organizations, including UNICEF and Save the Children. He also has a passion for fashion and has launched his own clothing line. He also enjoys playing poker and has been known to participate in high-stakes games.

Ronaldo is known for his strict diet and fitness regimen, which he credits for his success on the field. He also promotes healthy living through his various social media platforms.

As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $500 million, making him one of the richest athletes in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo comes from a large family. His parents are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. Ronaldo's father passed away in 2005 due to liver failure. He has two older sisters, Elma and Katia, and one older brother, Hugo.

Ronaldo is also a father of five children. He has a son named Cristiano Jr., who was born in June 2010. The identity of Cristiano Jr.'s mother has not been publicly disclosed. In addition, Ronaldo has three other children with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez: a daughter named Alana Martina, who was born in November 2017, and twins Eva and Mateo, who were born via surrogate in June 2017. The couple expected their second pair of twins in 2022. The male twin died during childbirth while the female twin survived.

Cristiano Ronaldo is in a relationship with Georgina Rodriguez, a Spanish model and former Gucci sales assistant. The couple has been together since 2016 and currently live together with their children in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo has several luxurious homes located in different parts of the world. The following are the most notable ones:

Turin, Italy: The house is located in the hills of the Po river valley and features a stunning view of the city.

Funchal, Portugal: The house is located on a hill and offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Lisbon, Portugal: The apartment is located in the Chiado district and is said to be worth around €7.2 million.

New York City, USA: Ronaldo reportedly purchased a luxurious apartment in Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 2015. The apartment features stunning views of Central Park and the city skyline.

Marbella, Spain: Ronaldo also owns a luxurious villa in Marbella, Spain. The house features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gym, a cinema room, and a large swimming pool.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to play at 6 European Championships as Portugal starts with win

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Czech Republic’s David Jurasek challenge for the ball during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

APTOPIX Czech Republic’s goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek (1) stops a shot by Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, duels for the ball with Czech Republic’s Tomas Holes during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr Josek)

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shouts during the warm up prior for a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball as he warms up for the Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

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LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments when he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their opening game on Tuesday.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo, who made his tournament debut at Euro 2004 where Portugal reached the final, already had the records for the most goals (14) at the tournament, while he extended his appearance record to 26 games. He helped Portugal win the title at Euro 2016.

He warmed up for this edition with two goals as Portugal defeated Ireland 3-0 in its final preparation games.

“Another chapter in our history begins today,” Ronaldo wrote on X before the match. “I fondly remember my first day with the national team, a journey full of challenges and victories. Now I have the honor of being alongside a team of champions, full of talent and determination. With everyone’s strength and support, we’re turning dreams into reality. Together let’s fight for another triumph. United, we’re unstoppable.”

He was stopped by Czech goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek on Tuesday. Stanek pulled off a string of saves to thwart the Portuguese — and Ronaldo in particular — who dominated the game with nearly three quarters of the ball possession.

Ronaldo was a threat throughout and earned praise from Czech coach Ivan Hasek after the match.

“It’s really incredible that at his age he is this dangerous and fruitful in every game. He really showed his qualities,” Hasek said. “Hats off to him, he’s one of the best of all time.”

Ronaldo was the joint-top scorer at Euro 2020 with five goals — the same as Czech forward Patrik Schick, who also played Tuesday. Ronaldo previously scored against the Czech Republic at the 2008 and 2012 editions of the tournament.

Altogether, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has 130 goals in 208 games for Portugal since making his debut as an 18-year-old under Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari in August 2003.

Ronaldo just finished the club season setting a goal-scoring record 35 goals in the Saudi Pro League for runner-up Al-Nassr. He had an action-packed season, with four hat tricks and one red card. He was also suspended for an obscene gesture in February at Al-Shabab fans who were chanting longstanding rival Lionel Messi’s name.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after an acrimonious exit from Manchester United while he was at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It was his second stint at the English club after successful spells at Juventus and Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League four times. He also won it in 2008 in his first stint at United.

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Cristiano Ronaldo sets European Championship record with 6th appearance

Ale Moreno reacts to Portugal's 2-1 win against Czechia in their opening game at Euro 2024. (1:41)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to appear in six European Championships as Portugal scored a late goal to start their 2024 tournament with a 2-1 win over Czechia on Tuesday.

Ronaldo, 39, who was kept off the scoresheet, is looking to reclaim the title that Portugal won in 2016, when they beat host country France 1-0 for their first European trophy.

Substitute Francisco Conceição scored in stoppage time to give Roberto Martinez's side the win.

Ronaldo was predictably at the centre of most of Portugal's attacks, passing up their best chance of the first half when he was played through on goal by Bruno Fernandes only to be thwarted by keeper Jindrich Stanek who spread himself brilliantly to stop the striker's effort.

Ronaldo had another shot beaten away by Stanek just before the break and a header deflected over shortly after the restart.

First appearing in Portugal's squad in 2004, Ronaldo made his Euro debut on home soil, scoring his first goal in the tournament against Czechia. Now, 20 years later, Portugal faced the same team in their opening match of Ronaldo's sixth championship.

"Today begins another chapter in our history. I fondly remember my first day with the national team, a journey full of challenges and victories. Now, I have the honor of being alongside a team of champions, full of talent and determination," Ronaldo said in a post on X .

"With everyone's strength and support, we turn dreams into reality. Let's, together, fight for another triumph. United, we are unstoppable. Go Portugal!"

Since his 2004 debut, Ronaldo has featured in every subsequent Portugal team -- 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 (played in 2021 because of COVID-19) and now 2024.

With 14 Euros goals, Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals by any player in the history of the competition, with his personal record being five goals in one campaign in the 2020 edition.

Also on Tuesday, Portugal centre-back Pepe became the oldest player in European Championship history at 41 years and 113 days.

Pepe beats the previous record held by former Hungary goalkeeper Gábor Király, who was 40 years and 86 days old when he played in their Euro 2016 round-of-16 defeat by Belgium.

Despite Portugal's star-studded attacking lineup, which includes talents such as João Félix , Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leão , Ronaldo remains the team's most prolific striker and will captain the side for the tournament.

Portugal will also face Georgia and Turkey in Group F.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this story.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Everything You Need To Know About The Football Player

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese professional soccer player currently with Al Nassr in the Saudi Professional League, is widely recognized as one of the sport’s greatest legends. He is widely regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats, and he continues to perform at a high level even as one of the more senior players in the sport. Ronaldo’s goal-scoring record dates back to his senior debut in 2002. At the time of writing, he boasts an incredible 713 goals in 967 appearances across all club competitions throughout his career. Additionally, Ronaldo has notched 122 international goals in 198 matches representing the Portuguese national team.

Ronaldo is also one of the highest goal scorer in international football history, widely regarded as one of the best footballers of all time, and is frequently compared to fellow football legend Lionel Messi . In this article, we will look into Cristiano Ronaldo’s various aspect of his life.

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Born: February 5, 1985 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Birth name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Nicknames: Cris, Ron, Ronnie, The Sultan Of The Stepover, CR7, Cristiano

Height: 6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)

In addition to his excellent football skills, Ronaldo has turned into a major marketing icon, with numerous endorsement agreements with various brands. Notably, in 2016, he signed a lifetime contract with Nike worth a whopping $1 billion.

He has also signed deals with Clear, LiveScore, the FIFA video game, Pro Evolution Soccer, Theragun, and a number of other companies. Ronaldo’s earnings off the pitch now much outnumber his earnings on it, thanks to his lucrative sponsorship deals.

His net worth is expected to be around $500 million as of 2023, making him one of the highest paid athlete in the world as per Forbes in 2023. He earns a base salary of $40 million each year, with an additional $30 million through endorsements.

Personal Life:

Cristiano Ronaldo is a widely recognised footballer and personality in the sport. He was born in Portugal on February 5, 1985, to Jose Dinis Aveiro, a horticulturist in the township. In addition to his parents, Ronaldo has a brother and two sisters, and he is the oldest of his siblings. His mother’s name was Eva Maria Dos Santos, and she used to cook in other people’s homes.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey began in a humble family with limited resources. He discovered his passion for football at a tender age, and his talent quickly became evident. Remarkably, at just 18 years old, he earned a spot on the international football squad, a testament to his prodigious skills.

Since then, Cristiano Ronaldo has risen to become the most renowned footballer globally, achieving the status of both the highest-paid footballer in the world and in the history of the sport. Notably, his success extends beyond the football pitch.

In his personal life, Ronaldo is a father to five children. His relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk came to an end in January 2015. At present, he is in a relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.

His family relocated to Saudi Arabia in 2023, and Ronaldo put his Manchester property for sale for $6.6 million. They lived in a skyscraper hotel in Riyadh for $300,000 per month before finding a place to live. His $21.6 million Portugal megamansion includes an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, as well as a garage that can house up to 30 supercars, and is where he intends to retire after his football career is over.

Moreover, Cristiano Ronaldo is well-regarded for his philanthropic endeavors. Throughout his career, he has provided support to numerous charitable organizations, including contributions to aid efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters. Notably, he serves as the Global Artist Ambassador for Save the Children. In recognition of his substantial contributions, he was honored as the world’s most charitable sportsperson in 2015, having generously donated over $6 million to the Nepal earthquake relief effort, which tragically claimed the lives of over 8,000 people.

Debut: 20 August, 2003, against Kazakhstan

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• Manchester United (2003-2009) (2021-2022)

• Real Madrid (2009-2018)

• Juventus (2018–2021)

• Al Nassr (2023-2025)

Top Achievements:

• In 2003-2004, he received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award.
• In 2007-2008, he was honored with the FIFA Ballon d’Or.
• In 2008, he became the World Soccer Player of the Year.
• In 2010-2011, he was awarded the European Golden Shoe.
• In 2012-2013, Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Most Valuable Player by Liga de Futbol Professional.
• In 2013-2014, he received multiple accolades, including La Liga’s Best Individual Goal, Best Forward, UEFA’s Best Player, the Golden Shoe, and La Liga’s Top Scorer.
• On August 31, 2021, he broke the men’s scoring record by netting two goals for Portugal against Ireland.

Awards & Achievements:

• Premier League Champion: 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09
• FA Cup Winner: 2003-04
• EFL Cup Winner: 2005-06, 2008-09
• UEFA Champions League Winner: 2007-08, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
• FIFA Club World Cup Champion: 2008, 2014, 2017, 2018
• La Liga Champion: 2011-12, 2016-17
• Copa del Rey Winner: 2010-11, 2013-14
• UEFA Super Cup Winner: 2014, 2017
• Serie A Champion: 2018-19, 2019-20
• Euro 2016 Winner
• 2019 UEFA Nations League Champion
• 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2008
• Premier League Player of the Season: 2006-07, 2007-08
• European Golden Shoe: 2008, 2015, 2018, 2019
• Ballon d’Or Winner: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

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