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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro | Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro(born 5 February 1985), popularly known as Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and captains the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in history and the greatest Portuguese footballer of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, four European Golden Shoes and numerous other individual and team honours.<ref>https://www.complex.com/sports/a/markelibert/cristiano-ronaldo-siuuu-celebration-origin-usa</ref> | ||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to José Dinis Aveiro and Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros Aveiro. He grew up in a modest household with his older brother Hugo and sisters Elma and Kátia. Ronaldo developed a passion for football from an early age and began playing for local club Andorinha, where his father worked as a kit man.<ref>https:// | Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to José Dinis Aveiro and Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros Aveiro. He grew up in a modest household with his older brother Hugo and sisters Elma and Kátia. Ronaldo developed a passion for football from an early age and began playing for local club Andorinha, where his father worked as a kit man.<ref>https://lbbonline.com/news/whoop-cristiano-ronaldo-origin-story-world-cup</ref> | ||
At the age of 12, Ronaldo moved from Madeira to Lisbon after joining Sporting CP's youth academy. He later left formal education to focus entirely on football. | At the age of 12, Ronaldo moved from Madeira to Lisbon after joining Sporting CP's youth academy. He later left formal education to focus entirely on football. | ||
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=== Sporting CP === | === Sporting CP === | ||
Ronaldo joined Sporting CP's academy in 1997 and made his first-team debut in 2002. His performances quickly attracted interest from several European clubs. | Ronaldo joined Sporting CP's academy in 1997 and made his first-team debut in 2002. His performances quickly attracted interest from several European clubs.<ref>https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-messis-world-cup-age-record-in-portugals-5-0-win-1413204-2026-06-24</ref> | ||
=== Manchester United === | === Manchester United === | ||
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* His first Ballon d'Or in 2008 | * His first Ballon d'Or in 2008 | ||
His performances established him as one of the world's best footballers.<ref>https://www. | His performances established him as one of the world's best footballers.<ref>https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/cristiano-ronaldo-hailed-fans-reactions-double-uzbekistan-world-cup-14025540.html</ref> | ||
=== Real Madrid === | === Real Madrid === | ||
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* Became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer | * Became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer | ||
Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 matches for the club, making him one of the most successful players in Real Madrid history.<ref>https://www. | Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 matches for the club, making him one of the most successful players in Real Madrid history.<ref>https://www.mensxp.com/sports/football/184185-watch-cristiano-ronaldo-misses-easy-goals-vs-nigeria-is-age-finally-catching-up.html</ref> | ||
=== Juventus === | === Juventus === | ||
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* Most-capped male footballer in history | * Most-capped male footballer in history | ||
He became the first player in football history to score in six FIFA World Cup tournaments. | He became the first player in football history to score in six FIFA World Cup tournaments. | ||
== Playing Style == | == Playing Style == | ||
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== Rivalry with Lionel Messi == | == Rivalry with Lionel Messi == | ||
Ronaldo's rivalry with Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is widely considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. Their competition dominated world football for more than fifteen years and defined an entire era of the sport. | Ronaldo's rivalry with Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is widely considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. Their competition dominated world football for more than fifteen years and defined an entire era of the sport. | ||
== Goal Celebration == | == Goal Celebration == | ||
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* Save the Children campaigns | * Save the Children campaigns | ||
He was named the world's most charitable sportsperson in 2015. | He was named the world's most charitable sportsperson in 2015. | ||
== Business Ventures == | == Business Ventures == | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and one of the most influential athletes in history. His longevity, professionalism, records and global popularity have made him one of the defining sporting figures of the 21st century. | Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and one of the most influential athletes in history. His longevity, professionalism, records and global popularity have made him one of the defining sporting figures of the 21st century. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||