Read through as we unleash some amazing facts about Cristiano Ronaldo being considered by many as one of the greatest players ever in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely known by almost everyone in the world of sports as one of the best sportsman in the world in recent times.
Ronaldo was born in Portugal on 5th February 1985, and goes by the full name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveir.
The Portuguese goes from being a gardener son to one the the greatest athletes in world as he overcome some life challenges over his career.
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Some Facts about Cristiano Ronaldo
Below are some interesting facts about Ronaldo you might have not heard before.
Family Background
Ronaldo was born to a family of four as the last child. His father Jose was a gardner who the superstar confirmed was a drunkard.
His mother, Maria was a cleaner and cook who work till late night to provide for the family need.
He was named after a former US President
It quite interesting to know Cristiano Ronaldo was named after the ruling US President in 1985, Ronald Reagan due to his unending love by Ronaldo’s father.
Childhood Nickname
Everyone all knows Cristiano Ronaldo with his brand name ‘CR7‘ but little did know he has other nickname he was given from childhood.
Ronaldo was nicknamed ‘Cry baby‘ due to the fact that he will always cry whenever his friends fail to score when he pass to them.
He was also called ‘little bee‘ for his pace when playing football. Even till his professional career, his pace has help destroy so many opposition team.
Expelled from school at 14
Ronaldo was expelled from school at age 14 when he grew chair to a teacher as he claimed the teacher disrespect him. He also admit it was because he didn’t fancy school.
Rather than enrolling him in another school, his mother help him focus on his football career as he start semi-professional football at 14.
Tattoo’less’ Body
Unlile every other football players, Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to draw a tattoo in his body because he donates blow at least twice a year.
As a regular blood donor, he also abstain himself from drinking alcohol and taking tobacco. Amazing facts about Ronaldo right?
Golden Heart
Ronaldo had once sold his golden boot and used that money to fund children in Gaza. He is also an ambassador to ‘Save the Children’ and ‘The Mangrove Care Forum’ in Indonesia.
Course of Study
Getting a University degree means the whole world to some. Ronaldo has been able to surpass that as he has now become a course of study at a University in Canada.
Museu CR7
Ronaldo being a course of study is not enough. In 2013, Ronaldo open a museum (Museu CR7) in his hometown, Franchal Portugal.
The it contains his rare photos, medals, trophies and other items related to him. What a great way to remember a Legend.
Wax Statue
June 2010, Ronaldo became only the fourth player – after Steven Gerrard, Pelé and David Beckham – to be represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London.
Another waxwork of him was presented at the Madrid Wax Museum in December 2013.
Goalscoring Records
It will be an unending list to keep mentioning Ronaldo record as the footballer has make and break lots of football records.
However, Ronaldo still holds the record for most goals scored in men’s international football surpassing Iran’s Ali Daei and also the all-time leading UEFA Champions League goalscorer.
Billionaire Footballer
Another interesting facts about Ronaldo is that he is the first billionaire footballer and only the third sports man to have attain the height of $1 billion dollars in their career.
First two sports man are Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather respectively.
