He is one of the few players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances, and has scored over 800 official senior career goals for club and country. Sports journalists and pundits regularly weigh the individual merits of both players in an attempt to argue who they believe is the best player in modern football or in the history of the game. [338], In Portugal's first knockout match, Ronaldo's only attempt on goal was parried by Croatia's goalkeeper Danijel Subai into the path of Ricardo Quaresma, whose finish then secured a 10 win late in extra time. With a goal in each leg, he helped Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup on away goals following a 44 aggregate draw against Barcelona. During extra time, substitute Eder scored in the 109th minute to earn Portugal a 10 victory. How did Cristiano Ronaldo become world famous? Following a hat-trick against Levante as Madrid further increased their lead over Barcelona,[139] he scored his 100th league goal for Madrid in a 51 win over Real Sociedad on 24 March 2012, a milestone he reached in just 92 matches across three seasons, breaking the previous club record held by Ferenc Pusks. "[513] Responding to the claims that he and Messi do not get on well on a personal level, Ronaldo commented: "We don't have a relationship outside the world of football, just as we don't with a lot of other players." [462][463][464] Madrid's counter-attacking style of play also allowed him to become a more efficient and consistent player, as evidenced by his record-breaking goalscoring feats. [276] Ronaldo ended the season with 29 league goals, winning the Capocannoniere award for highest goalscorer and becoming the first footballer to finish as top scorer in the English, Spanish and Italian leagues. [39] Three more league goals followed in the second half of the campaign,[40] the last of which came against Aston Villa on the final day of the season, a match in which he also received the first red card of his career. [282] On the same day, it was confirmed that City's rivals Manchester United, Ronaldo's former club, were in advanced talks to sign him,[283][284] while former manager Alex Ferguson and several ex-teammates had been in contact to persuade him to re-sign for United. Captain Everton Andro. [292] In the next Champions League fixture on 20 October, Ronaldo again scored a last minute winner, helping United overturn a two-goal deficit in a 32 home victory against Atalanta,[293] and scored both goals, including a last minute equalizer, in the reverse fixture against Atalanta on 2 November. "[37], Ronaldo made his debut as a substitute in a 40 home win over Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League on 16 August 2003, and received a standing ovation when he came on for Nicky Butt. After netting a hat-trick, including two penalties, against Deportivo, he scored his first hat-trick in the Champions League in a 41 win over Ajax. [116] His first Champions League goals for the club followed with two free kicks in the first group match against Zrich. [241], On 10 February, Ronaldo scored in a 30 win over Sassuolo, the ninth consecutive away game in which he had scored in the league, equalling Giuseppe Signori's single season Serie A record of most consecutive away games with at least one goal. [215], At the start of the 201718 season, Ronaldo scored Madrid's second goal in the 80th minute of a 31 win over Barcelona in the first leg of the 2017 Supercopa de Espaa at Camp Nou; however, he was sent off two minutes later and missed the second leg. [593] In August, Ronaldo launched CR7Selfie, a selfie app for charity to help Save the Children that lets participants take a selfie with him in one of several different outfits and poses. Mediocentro ofensivo con una calidad indiscutible y medias por la mitad de la espinilla. [515] In August 2019, Ronaldo and Messi were interviewed while sat next to each other prior to the announcement of the UEFA Men's Player of the Year, with Ronaldo stating: "I pushed him and he pushed me as well. When he was 14 years old, he had the feeling to become a semi-professional footballer and his mother encouraged him to pursue his career in football. Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, a small island off the western coast of the country. [598][599] Documents, confirmed by Ronaldo's lawyers, state that Ronaldo paid a woman US$375,000 in a non-disclosure settlement. [570], Ronaldo has five children. BRAZILIAN football star Gabriel Menino claims that he thought he was "going to die" after copying Cristiano Ronaldo's diet. [564], On 23 July 2016, following Portugal's triumph at Euro 2016, Madeira Airport in Funchal was renamed as Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport. [13][14] Ronaldo grew up in an impoverished Catholic Christian home, sharing a room with all his siblings. [524] Forbes twice ranked Ronaldo first on its list of the world's highest-paid football players; his combined income from salaries, bonuses and endorsements was $73million in 201314 and $79million in 201415. [494] He is often seen moaning, gesticulating and scowling while trying to inspire his team to victory,[493] with Ronaldo insisting that his competitive nature should not be mistaken for arrogance. [558][559] At a ceremony held at the Belm Palace in January 2014, President of Portugal Anbal Cavaco Silva raised Ronaldo to the rank of Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry "to distinguish an athlete of world renown who has been a symbol of Portugal globally, contributing to the international projection of the country and setting an example of tenacity for future generations. 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[194] Two goals against Malm FF in a 20 away win on 30 September saw him reach the milestone of 500 career goals for club and country. [149] He subsequently became the first non-Spanish player in 60 years to captain Madrid in El Clasico on 30 January, a match which also marked his 500th club appearance. - MUT.GG. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. Although there was no third-place playoff, both losing semi-finalists (Germany and Portugal) were awarded bronze medals by UEFA. ", "Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus sign Real Madrid forward for 99.2m", "Cristiano Ronaldo: I left Real Madrid because of president Florentino Prez", "Buona la prima di Ronaldo in Italia: gioca bene e la Juventus batte il Chievo 32", "Juve, Ronaldo e Mandukic: che simbiosi. ", "Why are so many wingers playing on the 'wrong' wings? [68] Ronaldo scored the only goal in the Manchester derby on 5 May (his 50th goal for the club), as United won their first league title in four years. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Ronaldo has played in and scored at 11 major tournaments; he scored his first international goal at Euro 2004, where he helped Portugal reach the final. [35] Wearing the number 7 became an extra source of motivation for Ronaldo. [320] Ronaldo claimed that ten Hag deliberately provoked him by first leaving him on the bench against City, and then wanting to bring him on in the final moments against Tottenham, but added that he regretted his decision to leave early. [498][501] This trademark celebration has been dubbed the "Sii" in the media. While he had occupied an increasingly offensive role in his final years at Real Madrid, at times he functioned in a free role at Juventus, either as a lone striker or in his trademark role on the left wing, in a 4231 or 433 formation, in which he often switched positions with Mario Manduki. [93], Ahead of the 200809 season, on 7 July, Ronaldo underwent ankle surgery,[94] which kept him out of action for 10 weeks. Ronaldo played the final against medical advice, later commenting: "In your life you do not win without sacrifices and you must take risks". [154] In the first knockout round of the Champions League, Ronaldo faced his former club Manchester United for the first time. [435] In the following match against Luxembourg on 12 October, also played at the Estdio Algarve, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 50 win for Portugal, and became the first player to score 10 hat-tricks in men's international football. [417] He also set a new record for scoring against the most national teams, 40,[418] while also completing his eighth international hat-trick. The following year, he led Portugal to their first major tournament title at Euro 2016, and received the Silver Boot as the second-highest goalscorer of the tournament. He also led United to an appearance in the 2009 Champions League final, which they lost to FC Barcelona. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards[note 3] and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. [80] He additionally received the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards for the second consecutive season. [198] The treble took his tally in the competition to 16 goals, making him the top scorer for the fourth consecutive season and the fifth overall. [162][163][164] He ended 2013 with 69 goals in 59 appearances, his highest year-end goal tally. [166], Concurrently with his individual achievements, Ronaldo enjoyed his greatest team success in Spain to date, as he helped Madrid win La Dcima, their tenth European Cup. A tall player at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 metres), Ronaldo was a formidable athlete on the pitch. [408], On 15 June 2018, Ronaldo became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup match, helping Portugal secure a 33 draw against Spain (his third goal a 30-yard curling free kick with two minutes remaining) in their opening match. [361][362][363] His only goal of the tournament came in their 70 rout of North Korea, which marked his first international goal in 16 months. [201], Ronaldo missed Madrid's first three matches of the 201617 season, including the 2016 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, as he continued to rehabilitate the knee injury he suffered against France in the Euro 2016 final. [30] A decade after his departure from the club, in April 2013, Sporting honoured Ronaldo by selecting him to become their 100,000th member. In 2023, Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr. [585][586] After accepting undisclosed damages from a libel case against The Sun newspaper in 2008, Ronaldo donated the damages to a charity in Madeira. [445] Tactically, Ronaldo has undergone several evolutions throughout his career. He scored a total of 66 goals in 56 appearances with Madrid and the Portuguese national team in 2013 to earn his second world player of the year award (the FIFA World Player of the Year was renamed the FIFA Ballon dOr in 2010). [226] He finished as the top scorer of the tournament for the sixth consecutive season with 15 goals. [278] Though manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed it was his decision due to Ronaldo's fitness, it came amid reports Ronaldo would depart the club before the closure of the transfer window,[279] and Ronaldo would tell Allegri he had "no intention" of remaining a Juventus player. His autobiography, titled Moments, was published in December 2007. [430] On 23 June, he scored two penalties in Portugal's 22 draw with France in their final group stage match, equalling Daei's record of 109 international goals. [463][468] From 2013 onwards, under manager Carlo Ancelotti, he effectively adapted his style to the physical effects of ageing with increasingly reduced off-the-ball movement and general involvement, completing fewer dribbles and passes per game, and instead focusing on short-distance creating and goalscoring. [556] In December 2013, Ronaldo opened a museum, Museu CR7, in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, to house trophies and memorabilia;[557] the museum is an official sponsor of the local football team Unio da Madeira. . [48][49] He played the full 120 minutes of the 2005 FA Cup Final against Arsenal, which ended in a goalless draw; although Ronaldo scored his attempt in the penalty shoot-out, United lost 54. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Cristiano-Ronaldo, KidzWorld - Biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Cristiano Ronaldo - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), Judge slaps $335K penalty on Ronaldo accuser's Vegas lawyer. 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[358] Queiroz made Ronaldo the squad's permanent captain in July 2008. The brace made Ronaldo the oldest player to score two goals in a match in the competition,[429] and the oldest player to score for Portugal at a major tournament. ", "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo: The Fastest In Football German Study", "Cristiano Ronaldo Named Fittest Man Alive By Men's Health Magazine", "Ronaldo Vs. Messi: The Case For Ronaldo As World's Best Player", "Ronaldo, Portugal accept manager's challenge to reach Euro 2016 final", "How did Cristiano Ronaldo score his incredible header against Manchester United? Answer (1 of 14): Cristiano detest alcohol, his father died as a result of alcohol intake. Additionally, Albregts stated that no evidence was found of Ronaldo's lawyers having "intimidated [the woman] or impeded law enforcement" during the 2010 settlement with her. (The name Ronaldo was added to Cristianos name in honour of his fathers favourite movie actor, Ronald Reagan, who was U.S. president at the time of Cristianos birth.) 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[347] FIFA's Technical Study Group overlooked him for the tournament's Best Young Player award and handed it to Germany's Lukas Podolski, citing his behaviour as a factor in the decision. Ronaldo Cabrais: 29: Grmio: 83: 83: Hakan alhanolu: 27: Inter Milan: 83: 83: WHO ARE THE BEST YOUNG CAMs IN FIFA 22? Ronaldo Lus Nazrio de Lima was born on September 18, 1976, in Itagua, Brazil. His overall rating in FIFA 23 is 83 with a potential of 83. [533] He was additionally named in the 2014 Time 100, Time's annual list of the most influential people in the world. - FUT.GG In 2008, Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product. [263] He finished his second league campaign with 31 goals, making him the second-highest goalscorer in the league behind only European Golden Shoe winner Ciro Immobile, with 36 goals. [32] Ronaldo scored his first goal for Manchester United with a free-kick in a 30 win over Portsmouth on 1 November. [60][61][62] Ronaldo was named the Premier League Player of the Month in November and December, becoming only the third player to receive consecutive honours. [587] In support of the victims of the 2010 Madeira flood, Ronaldo pledged to play in a charity match in Madeira between Primeira Liga club Porto and players from Madeiran-based clubs Martimo and Nacional. The player's height is 177cm | 5'9" and his weight is 75kg | 165lbs . Click to reveal [232] Upon signing, Ronaldo cited his need for a new challenge as his rationale for departing Madrid,[233] but later attributed the transfer to the lack of support he felt was shown by club president Florentino Prez. 2. He finished the season with 33 goals in all competitions, including a hat-trick in a 41 win against Mallorca on 5 May 2010, his first in La Liga,[121][122] and became Real Madrid's highest goalscorer that season. [373] As the joint top scorer with three goals, alongside five other players, he was again included in the team of the tournament. [571] He has full custody of the child and has not publicly revealed the identity of the mother per an agreement with her. [57], Although his World Cup altercation with Rooney resulted in Ronaldo being booed throughout the 200607 season,[58] it proved to be his breakout year, as he broke the 20-goal barrier for the first time and won his first Premier League title. [395] As team captain, Ronaldo lifted the trophy in celebration of his country's first triumph in a major tournament. [451] His strength and jumping ability, combined with his elevation, heading accuracy and height of .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1.87m (6ft 1+12in), give him an edge in winning aerial duels. RS 79+2 . [18] With a troubled life as a student[19] and living in Lisbon area away from his Madeiran family, he didn't complete schooling beyond the 6th grade. [33] His transfer fee made him, at the time, the most expensive teenager in English football history. Cristiano was based off of the actual Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo. Those fats had been replaced with muscles Loves to sign autographs. [8][9] He is the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro, a cook, and Jos Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener and part-time kit man. [209], In the 201617 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern in April, Ronaldo scored both goals in a 21 away win which saw him make history by becoming the first player to reach 100 goals in UEFA club competition. [399] Three days later, he scored in a 10 win over hosts Russia. RW 83 . He is currently 29 years old and plays as a Wide Man for Grmio in Brazil. He has that slight arrogance. I received an email that I created a new SoFIFA account, but I didnt sign up for a new account, 3. [340] He was featured in the team of the tournament, having provided two assists in addition to his two goals. [588], In 2012, Ronaldo and his agent paid for specialist treatment for a nine-year-old Canarian boy with apparently terminal cancer. [73] Ronaldo was named runner-up to Kak for the 2007 Ballon d'Or,[74] and came third, behind Kak and Lionel Messi, in the running for the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year award. [54] Following the 2006 FIFA World Cup, in which he was involved in an incident where club teammate Wayne Rooney was sent off,[55] Ronaldo publicly asked for a transfer, lamenting the lack of support he felt he had received from the club over the incident. 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