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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, having won numerous individual accolades throughout his career including five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the…
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AS: Johnny Ondina, nutricionista deportivo: “La dieta de Cristiano Ronaldo incluye un único ingrediente que el 90%
COPE: Manolo Lama compara el discurso de Lamine Yamal sobre el Balón de Oro con el de Cristiano Ronaldo: "De Cristiano decíamos que era un ególatra y que solo pensaba en él, ¿y?"
World Soccer Talk: Lamine Yamal compares early career success with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Never this early had so much been won'
Win Sports: Cristiano Ronaldo exige mano dura tras burlas a Diogo Jota en Arabia
Sportscape Magazine: Cristiano Ronaldo Calls for Lifetime Bans After Rúben Neves Targeted by Jota Chants
Fortune: Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer's first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald's to landing a $400 million contract
World Soccer Talk: Lamine Yamal matches Lionel Messi in a 21st-century La Liga goalscoring feat not even Cristiano Ronaldo ach...
DAZN: Cristiano Ronaldo pide sanciones por la burla a Diogo Jota en la Liga Saudí: “Esto ya no es fútbol, y tiene que haber límites”
Sports Illustrated: Cristiano Ronaldo exige sanciones por las burlas a Rúben Neves sobre la muerte de Diogo Jota
NDTV Sports: Cristiano Ronaldo Calls For Lifetime Bans On Abusive Fans After Ruben Neves Taunted By Diogo Jota Chants
Gulf News: Cristiano Ronaldo urges lifetime stadium bans over Ruben Neves abuse
thenationalnews.com: Cristiano Ronaldo wants Saudi club fans banned for life for Diogo Jota chants
World Soccer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo calls for SPL action after fans chant Diogo Jota’s name at Ruben Neves
Goal: El extécnico de Cristiano Ronaldo, candidato para dirigir a Salah en Trabzon
tribuneindia.com: Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans on abusive fans after Neves taunted by Diogo Jota chants
MARCA: Sabotage against Cristiano Ronaldo? Al Nassr fans furious over attacking setup that leaves star "frozen out"
Goal: Tras los pasos de Cristiano Ronaldo: el Al Hilal emite un comunicado incendiario para responder a los cánticos sobre Jota
Goal: Saudi Arabia, shameful chants about Diogo Jota’s death to target Ruben Neves: even Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out
bolavip.com: Cristiano Ronaldo urges Saudi Pro League to punish fans who mocked Al Hilal’s Ruben Neves
Goal: Arabia, cánticos vergonzosos sobre la muerte de Diogo Jota para atacar a Ruben Neves: también Cristiano Ronaldo se rebela
Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, furioso por un cántico repugnante: «¡No debería volver a pisar un estadio nunca más!»
Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo furious over disgusting chant: 'Never set foot in a stadium again!'
Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, indignado por un cántico repugnante: «¡Que no vuelva a pisar un estadio!»
Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, furioso por un cántico repugnante: «¡No debería volver a pisar nunca un estadio!»
“the circumstances are not right to keep playing there”
“However, it does not depend on me.”
People.com: Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After His Final World Cup, Says Soccer Has Been ‘a Lot of Sacrifice’
NewsCord: Cristiano Ronaldo Hints He May End His Career After This Season: 10 outlets compared
World Soccer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirment could come sooner than expected, 2030 World Cup in jeopardy
El Nuevo Herald: ¿Fin de una era histórica? Cristiano Ronaldo anuncia que prepara su adiós al fútbol
Field Level Media: Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This is probably my last year’
Al Jazeera: Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
DAZN: Cristiano Ronaldo pone fecha al final de su carrera: "Este es probablemente mi último año"
Sports Illustrated: ‘Spectacular Legacy’—Cristiano Ronaldo Gives Clearest Indication Yet of Retirement Plans
The Guardian: Cristiano Ronaldo says this year is ‘probably’ his last as a footballer
beinsports.com: Cristiano Ronaldo anticipa que 2027 podría marcar su retiro del fútbol profesional
MARCA: Cristiano Ronaldo y Georgina Rodríguez comparten las primeras imágenes de su boda súper secreta... ¡en el salón de su casa!
thenationalnews.com: Cristiano Ronaldo says he will 'probably' retire at end of season
La Voz del Sur: Cristiano Ronaldo anuncia su inminente retirada del fútbol: "Han sido 25 años de mucho sacrificio"
101TV: ¿Cristiano Ronaldo se retira?: «Probablemente será mi último año en el fútbol»
MARCA: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Last Dance: Soccer legend announces imminent retirement
NBC Boston: Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, hints at upcoming retirement: ‘Probably my last year'
La Opinión de Zamora: Cristiano Ronaldo: «Probablemente, este será mi último año en el fútbol»
es.euronews.com: Vogue publica fotos exclusivas de la boda de Cristiano Ronaldo y Georgina Rodríguez
E! News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez Explain Why They Got Married in Their Living Room
Lecturas: Entramos en la discreta boda de Cristiano Ronaldo y Georgina Rodríguez: "Quiero algo íntimo, con mi pareja y nuestros hijos, en casa. Lo demás lo tenemos al alcance cada día"
Sports Illustrated: Cristiano Ronaldo Could Have Gotten Married Anywhere. He Chose This Place.
La Razón: Cristiano Ronaldo: "El fútbol puede dejar un gran vacío, tienes que llenar tu tiempo. Quiero divertirme más, viajar más, ver y jugar al pádel, que me gusta mucho"
antena3.com: Todo sobre el romance de Gabriela Guillén con Cristiano Ronaldo: "Yo no lo he sacado"
La Vanguardia: La bomba de Cristiano Ronaldo al hablar de su retirada: “Probablemente este sea mi último año en el fútbol”
Published video “Greatness isn’t given | Esports World Cup 2026”.
Public attention spiked: 189,135 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.6× the usual 40,924, with 5 article edits. Editors noted: it's rather obvious that he's the "greatest Portuguese player ever" so I removed, added top scorer for Portugal WC record
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video of drone tribute to Ronaldo” AI-generated.
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Public attention spiked: 124,723 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3× the usual 40,924, with 0 article edits.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Ronaldo Supporters at world cup” False.
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Public attention spiked: 141,786 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 40,924, with 11 article edits. Editors noted: Wealth and sponsorships
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Public attention spiked: 150,420 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.7× the usual 40,924, with 9 article edits. Editors noted: International career add title
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “A video shows Cristiano Ronaldo fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “A video authentically shows a drone light show on Portugal's Madeira Island showing a figure representing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo waving goodbye following his announcement that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last.” Fake.
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Snopes rated the claim “A video authentically shows a drone light show on Portugal's Madeira Island showing a figure representing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo waving goodbye following his announcement that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last.” Fake.
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fact checker rated the claim “Thousands carrying a giant image of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo holding the World Cup trophy.” fake.
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The Quint rated the claim “This video shows fans of Cristiano Ronaldo gathered in celebration.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Ronaldo said his fans should invest in United States Water Reserve token” Altered video.
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India Today rated the claim “A drone light farewell show was organised for Cristiano Ronaldo in his hometown, Madeira, after Portugal's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Mostly false.
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Public attention spiked: 489,840 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.5× the usual 64,919, with 18 article edits. Editors noted: International career
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Public attention spiked: 489,840 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12× the usual 40,924, with 18 article edits. Editors noted: International career
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fact checker rated the claim “Tens of thousands of people gathering to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldos popularity.” misleading.
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India Today rated the claim “This video shows lakhs of Portugal fans gathering to chant Cristiano Ronaldo's name ahead of the team’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain.” Mostly false.
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fact checker rated the claim “Infantinos reaction of disappointment after Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal against Croatia.” misleading.
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Public attention spiked: 432,128 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.6× the usual 40,924, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: International career update
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Public attention spiked: 432,128 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.7× the usual 64,919, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: International career update
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Published video “Thank you, Toronto. ❤️”.
Published video “TOGETHER, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY 🇵🇹”.
Public attention spiked: 206,293 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 64,919, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: already says he's the top scorer in UCL earlier in lead, also UNDUE alongside being specially awarded by FIFA
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Public attention spiked: 367,251 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.7× the usual 64,919, with 21 article edits. Editors noted: International career
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NewsMobile rated the claim “A viral photograph shows Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in the stadium stands cheering for Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo.” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “Cristiano Ronaldo's response to those calling for coach Roberto Martinez to replace him after #Portugal's surprising 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.” misleading.
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Published video “A seguir EM DIRETO Portugal x RD Congo | Mundial FIFA 2026”.
Published video “One team; one dream 🇵🇹”.
Public attention spiked: 415,369 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.4× the usual 64,919, with 5 article edits. Editors noted: that is his name…
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Published video “NEXT STOP: MIAMI 🇵🇹”.
Won: Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr (2025–26).
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Published video “🇵🇹 | United as one”.
Published video “Cristiano Ronaldo x Céline Dept: THE FULL MEETING”.
Published video “ROAD TO USA 🇵🇹 | United as one”.
Published video “COMEÇA HOJE!💥 O MUNDIAL É NO YOUTUBE”.
Ronaldo appeared on the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the first time, with a net worth of $1
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Became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and his country's top goalscorer at the World Cup (11)
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Won award: Saudi Pro League Golden Boot (2024–25).
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Won award: UEFA Nations League Finals top scorer (2025).
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Won award: Primeira Liga Best Player of All Time Award (2025).
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Won: UEFA Nations League with Portugal (2024–25).
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“Translation: Yessssssssssssssssssss”
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“I wish one day to meet him [and] sit with him because he”
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“Messi lebih baik dari saya? Saya tidak setuju dengan pendapat itu. - menurutnya, ia tidak setuju dengan pendapat Piers Morgan dalam wawancara eksklusifnya.”
“Küçükken hep beni kaleye alırlardı. Topa vurmayı bilmiyorsun derlerdi. Şimdi hepsi beni evinde izliyor.”
“[Su Lionel Messi] Penso che siamo stati da stimolo l'uno con l'altro ed è anche per questo che la competizione è a livelli altissimi e perché Real e Barça sono le squadre migliori al mondo.”
“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.”
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“Saya tidak pernah ingin terkenal. Saya hanya ingin sukses. Sejak muda saya tahu akan menjadi seseorang yang dikenal, tapi untuk jadi seterkenal ini? Tidak pernah terpikirkan. Membosankan, sungguh, tapi mau bagaimana lagi. - menurutnya ia hanya ingin sukses, menjadi terkenal memang ia prediksi, namun tidak menyangka akan seterkenal ini.”
“Mourinho'nun hakkımda kötü şeyler söylemesine alışığım. Ona sadece şunu söylüyorum; ben hayatım boyunca yediğim kaba tükürmedim.”
“Membosankan, percayalah. Terlalu banyak... Saya berharap saya tidak sepopuler ini. Sungguh, sungguh membosankan. - ia menjawab pertanyaan wawancaranya bersama Piers Morgan terkait statusnya sebagai publik figur paling dikenal, namun sejujurnya ia tidak terlalu menikmati hal tersebut.”
“Messi zeki, İbrahimoviç güçlü, Beckham yakışıklı diye seviliyorlar. Ben ise sevilmiyorum çünkü bunların hepsi bende var.”
“Non mi basta essere il migliore del Portogallo. Voglio essere il migliore di sempre e lavoro per esserlo. Poi dipende dall'opinione di ognuno: ma quando mi ritirerò, guarderò le statistiche e voglio vedere se sono tra i più forti di sempre. Ci sarò di sicuro.”
“Saya rasa di seluruh dunia, bahkan di pulau-pulau kecil, orang mengenal saya lebih daripada dia (Trump)… Menurut saya, di dunia ini tak ada yang lebih terkenal dari saya. Coba sebutkan satu, sebutkan satu saja! - ia menyebut dirinya lebih terkenal dari siapapun dalam konteks bercanda saat ia menantang Piers Morgan untuk mendebatkan keterkenalannya dibandingkan dengan Donald Trump.”
“Kazanmayı sev, kaybetmekten nefret et.”
“Mourinho è un allenatore fantastico e i titoli vinti parlano per lui ha vinto ogni cosa in Portogallo, in Inghilterra e in Italia e questo lo rende il migliore. Per me per essere il migliore devi provarlo in paesi e campionati diversi: Mourinho lo ha fatto, a differenza di tutti gli altri. È semplice.”
“El trabajo duro, sin talento, es nada.”
“Menjadi kapten dari generasi ini adalah sumber kebanggaan. Memenangkan gelar selalu menjadi puncak dari tim nasional.”
“İnsanlar benim kendim ve para için oynadığımı söylüyor. Oysaki ben, babam benimle gurur duysun diye oynuyorum.”
“Saya sangat bahagia. Menang bersama Portugal sangat spesial. Saya memiliki banyak gelar, tetapi tidak ada yang lebih baik daripada kemenangan yang diraih untuk Portugal - komentarnya setelah membawa Portugal menjadi juara UEFA Nation League.”
“Gol atmak ketçap gibidir, sıktıkça devamı gelir.”
“After being asked asked about the behaviour of the Dinamo Zagreb supporters, who chanted the name of his perceived rival Lionel Messi.”
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“Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuuuuuuuu (Artinya: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa).”
“Tanrı bile herkes tarafından sevilmezken, benim şansım ne ki?”
“[Su Francesco Totti] È impressionante, è un riferimento per tutti e dimostra che l'età nel calcio non è importante. Se sta bene deve continuare, è un bene per i bambini e per tutti la sua presenza e dimostra che nel calcio non ci sono limiti.”
“Aku pikir karena aku kaya, tampan, dan pemain hebat, orang-orang iri padaku. Aku tidak punya penjelasan lain.”
“Manchester United'a geldiğimde teknik direktör hangi numaralı formayı giymemi istediğimi sordu. 28 numara dedim. Ama Ferguson Hayır, 7 numarayı giyeceksin dedi ve bu ünlü forma artı bir motivasyon kaynağı oldu. Böyle bir şerefe erişmeye mecbur bırakıldım.”
“Alessandro sei stato il mio modello, il campione che ho sempre ammirato e al quale ho fatto riferimento.”
“I think that because I am rich, handsome and a great player people are envious of me. I don’t have any other explanation.”
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“Creo que porque soy rico, guapo y un gran jugador de fútbol hay gente envidiosa de mí. No tengo otra explicación.”
Won award: The Best Special Award of UEFA Champions League All-Time Top Scorer (2024).
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Won award: Saudi Pro League Golden Boot (2023–24).
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Won: Arab Club Champions Cup with Al-Nassr (2023).
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Since 26 October 2023, the new owners of Medialivre (Correio da Manhã, Record and Jornal de Negócios publisher) are a group of investors that include Cristiano Ronaldo through Portuguese company Expressão Livre.
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Played for Al-Nassr (2023) — 107 appearances, 102 goals.
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Played for Al-Nassr (2023) — 110 appearances, 104 goals.
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And led them to the Saudi Pro League title in 2026, while also finishing as the league's top scorer in 2024 and 2025
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The Lisbon City Council approved awarding him, at the proposal of its president, Carlos Moedas, the Medal of Honor of the City, because he is "a great Lisboner, in the sense of the passion he has for the city"
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Almost a decade since he first performed it
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Reaching the same goalscoring record as in 2016
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“[Nel 2022] Cristiano era così bravo e così tremendamente fastidioso allo stesso tempo. Probabilmente ora non è bravo allo stesso modo, ma sicuramente sarà altrettanto fastidioso. (Wayne Rooney)”
Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (2020–21).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (2020–21).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2021).
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Won award: The Best FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement (2021).
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2021–2022) — 40 appearances, 19 goals.
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Joined Manchester United in 2021.
That the woman sought £56 million in damages from Ronaldo
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Returned to Manchester United, but his contract was terminated in 2022 after a public dispute with the club's management
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Ronaldo's mother stated in an interview that her son would have been a bricklayer if he had not become a professional football player
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Won award: 21st Century Awards, by Globe Soccer Awards (2020).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2020).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Golden Boot (2020).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2019–20).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2020).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or Dream Team (2020).
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Won award: Golden Foot (2020).
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Won award: Serie A Footballer of the Year (2020).
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Won award: FPF Portuguese Player of the Year (2019).
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Won award: Serie A Footballer of the Year (2019).
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Won: UEFA Nations League with Portugal (2018–19).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2019).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2018–19).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2019).
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Won award: UEFA Nations League Finals top scorer (2019).
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“[Ultime parole famose, nel 2019] Ronaldo è riuscito in qualcosa che a Messi invece è sempre mancato: vincere un titolo importante con la maglia della sua Nazionale. (Massimo Marianella)”
Receiving the top scorer award in the finals, and received the Golden Boot as top scorer of Euro 2020
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And 2025, finishing as the top scorer in both the tournaments
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2017–18).
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Won award: FPF Portuguese Player of the Year (2018).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (2017–18).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2018).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2018).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2018).
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Within 24 hours of his number 7 Juventus shirt being released, over 520,000 had been sold, with $62
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Weaker, due to "his relative immobility" in his mid-30s, even if his personal goal-scoring output remained high
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For €100 million, the transfer was the highest ever for a player over 30 years old and the highest paid by an Italian club
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Played for Juventus FC (2018–2021) — 98 appearances, 81 goals.
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Joined Juventus in 2018.
In a transfer worth a league record of €100 million, and was pivotal in winning two consecutive Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia, and the Capocannoniere in 2021 as the league's top scorer
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Won award: Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or (2017).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2016–17).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2017).
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Won award: FPF Portuguese Player of the Year (2017).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2017).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (2016–17).
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Won award: UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award (2016–17).
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Won: La Liga with Real Madrid (2016–17).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2017).
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Won award: The Best FIFA Men's Player (2017).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Real Madrid (2017).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid (2017).
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“Dev, Sarthak (15 December 2017). The Ballon d’Or: It’s time football stopped trying to be Hollywood. Football Paradise. Retrieved on 4 February 2018.”
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“In the wake of winning his fifth Ballon d’Or in December 2017.”
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Portugal (2016).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (2015–16).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2016).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or (2016).
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Won award: The Best FIFA Men's Player (2016).
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Won award: UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award (2015–16).
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Won award: FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball (2016).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2015–16).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship All-Time XI (2016).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2016).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2016).
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Won award: FPF Portuguese Player of the Year (2016).
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“Telegraph Sport (28 February 2016). Cristiano Ronaldo: If everyone was at my level perhaps we would be top?. The Telegraph. Retrieved on 16 February 2018.”
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“En entrevista en 2016. Lo volvió a repetir durante la premiación de The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017.”
Ronaldo led Portugal to their first-ever trophy at the UEFA Euro 2016, although he was subbed off in the 25th minute in the final against hosts France
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($88 million), 2017 ($93 million) and from 2023 to 2025 ($136 million, $260 million and $275 million respectively), and he has entered every top 10 since the ranking's inception in 2012
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After meeting her while she was working as a sales assistant at a Gucci store in Madrid
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2015).
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Won award: European Golden Shoe (2014–15).
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Won award: Pichichi Trophy (2014–15).
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Won award: FPF Portuguese Player of the Year (2015).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2014–15).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2015).
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“Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm the best player in the world. BBC Sport (5 November 2015). Retrieved on 4 February 2018.”
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After donating £5 million to the relief effort after the earthquake in Nepal which killed over 8,000 people
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The All-time UEFA Euro XI in 2016, and the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020
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Ronaldo's number 7 Real Madrid shirt was the second best-selling worldwide, after Messi's number 10 Barcelona shirt
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Ronaldo was named the world's most charitable sportsperson in 2015 after donating £5 million to the relief effort after the earthquake in Nepal which killed over 8,000 people.
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Won award: Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or (2014).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2013–14).
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Won award: UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award (2013–14).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2014).
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Won award: Pichichi Trophy (2013–14).
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Won award: La Liga Best Player (2013–14).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Real Madrid (2013–14).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2014).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2014).
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Won award: European Golden Shoe (2013–14).
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Won FIFA Ballon d'Or (2014).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (2013–14).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid (2014).
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“In the wake of winning his third Ballon d’Or in December 2014.”
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He expanded his CR7 fashion brand by launching a line of premium shirts and shoes in July 2014.
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Helped Madrid win their tenth UEFA Champions League title, scoring once in their 4–1 final win over Atlético Madrid
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Where he set the record for most goals scored in a Champions League season
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Won FIFA Ballon d'Or (2013).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2013).
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Awarded La Liga Player of the Month (2013).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2012–13).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or (2013).
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Winning the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or, and the FIFA World Player of the Year award, for the first time in his career
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2014, 2016, and 2017, and became the club's all-time top goalscorer
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Won: La Liga with Real Madrid (2011–12).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Real Madrid (2012).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2012).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2012).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2012).
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In 2012, Ronaldo and his agent paid for specialist treatment for a nine-year-old Canarian boy with apparently terminal cancer.
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“Cristiano Ronaldo, Twitter post (8 February 2012): "We don't want to tell our dreams. We want to show them. Give us all your support #Portugal #DENvsPOR”
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And eighth most marketable athlete in 2013
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Ronaldo and his agent paid for specialist treatment for a nine-year-old Canarian boy with apparently terminal cancer
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Won Pichichi Trophy (2011).
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Won award: European Golden Shoe (2010–11).
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Won European Golden Shoe (2011).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2011).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Real Madrid (2010–11).
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Won award: Pichichi Trophy (2010–11).
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Won award: Portuguese Sportsman of the Year (2011).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2011).
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Awarded Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano (2011).
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“Intervista di Gianni Valenti, Gazzetta.it, 19 gennaio 2011”
“Reuters Staff (15 September 2011). People envy my cash and looks - Ronaldo. Reuters. Retrieved on 16 February 2018.”
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Career landmark: Participated in La Liga (tournament / event).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2010).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2010).
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Won the English Football League Cup with Manchester United (2008-2009).
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2009).
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Won award: FIFA Puskás Award (2009).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2009).
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Awarded FIFA Puskás Award (2009).
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In 2009, Ronaldo donated £100,000 to the hospital that saved his mother's life in Madeira following her battle with cancer, so that they could build a cancer centre on the island.
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Joined Real Madrid in 2009.
Joined Real Madrid in a deal worth €94 million (£80 million), which was the most expensive transfer in history at the time
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Ronaldo donated £100,000 to the hospital that saved his mother's life in Madeira following her battle with cancer, so that they could build a cancer centre on the island
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Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for £80 million, a world record transfer fee at the time
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2009–2018) — 292 appearances, 311 goals.
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Won European Golden Shoe (2008).
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Awarded PFA Team of the Year (2008).
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Won award: Premier League Golden Boot (2007–08).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (2007–08).
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Won Ballon d'Or (2008).
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Awarded Onze d'Or (2008).
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Won award: UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2007–08).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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Won Premier League Player of the Month (2008).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United (2008).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2008).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Season (2007–08).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or (2008).
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Won award: European Golden Shoe (2007–08).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year (2008).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2008).
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Awarded FIFA World Player of the Year (2008).
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Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product
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Ronaldo donated the damages to a charity in Madeira
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By a record-high vote count at age 23, and over the following decade he has often featured in debates about who is the greatest player in history
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2007).
Awarded Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (2007).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPRO World 11 (2007).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Season (2006–07).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2007).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2006–07).
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Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2007).
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Awarded Footballer of the Year in England (2007).
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Won Premier League Golden Boot (2007).
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Awarded PFA Team of the Year (2007).
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Awarded PFA Players' Player of the Year (2007).
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Awarded FWA Footballer of the Year (2007).
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Won Premier League Player of the Season (2007).
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Awarded UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2007).
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Then dated the Russian model Irina Shayk from 2010 to 2015
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Ronaldo pled guilty to driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone in Manchester in 2006
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Won the English Football League Cup with Manchester United (2005-2006).
Awarded Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (2006).
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Awarded PFA Players' Player of the Year (2006).
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Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2005–06).
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Awarded FWA Footballer of the Year (2006).
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Won Premier League Player of the Season (2006).
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Won Premier League Player of the Month (2006).
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Awarded PFA Young Player of the Year (2006).
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Awarded Footballer of the Year in England (2006).
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Awarded PFA Team of the Year (2006).
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Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 (his initials and shirt number) on the island of Madeira in 2006 and opened a second in Lisbon in 2008.
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Awarded PFA Team of the Year (2005).
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At age 52, when Ronaldo was 20
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Won the English FA Cup with Manchester United (2003-2004).
Won the Bravo Award with Manchester United (2004).
Awarded UEFA Team of the Year (2004).
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Awarded Bravo Award (2004).
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Won: FA Cup with Manchester United (2003–04).
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“[Su Ronaldinho] Certo non è più quello che abbiamo ammirato a Barcellona tra il 2004 e il 2005. D'altra parte ha quasi trentuno anni. Però tecnicamente rimane impressionante.”
Played for Portugal Olympic football team (2004–2004) — 3 appearances, 2 goals.
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At the age of 18, and has earned more than 200 caps, making him history's most-capped male player
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Joined Manchester United in 2003.
Played for Portugal national under-20 football team (2003–2003) — 5 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Portugal men's national football team (2003) — 233 appearances, 146 goals.
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2003–2009) — 196 appearances, 84 goals.
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Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Sporting CP (2002).
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Played for Sporting CP (2002–2003) — 25 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Portugal national under-21 football team (2002–2003) — 10 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Portugal national under-17 football team (2001–2002) — 7 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for Portugal national under-15 football team (2001–2001) — 9 appearances, 7 goals.
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“Come allenatore ho cominciato nel 2000 ma prima ho fatto da assistente in grandi club e con grandi allenatori e ho allenato i migliori calciatori del mondo. A 30 anni allenavo Ronaldo, non Cristiano, il 'vero' Ronaldo, il brasiliano.”
At age 12, he went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, which signed him for a fee of £1,500
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Joined CD Nacional de Madeira in 1995.
Born 1985-02-05.
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And the first Premier League player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year
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