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From Gardener Son To The Riches Of The World: Some Interesting Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo
From being raised in hard environment that would make even the strongest of men crumble to becoming one of the greatest athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to overcome every obstacle thrown at him. Here are some of the interesting facts from the life and career of Ronaldo.
From being raised in hard environment that would make even the strongest of men crumble to becoming one of the greatest athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to overcome every obstacle thrown at him. Here are some of the interesting facts from the life and career of Ronaldo.
Golden heart -
Once, Ronaldo had 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.
Full name -
His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. He was named after Ronald Regan, a former U.S President who was greatly loved by Ronaldo's father.
Family -
Cristiano Ronaldo Jose, was a gardener and his mother, Maria was a cook and a cleaner.
Expelled from school -
Cristiano Ronaldo was expelled from school at the age of 14 for throwing a chair at his teacher. Ronaldo claimed that the teacher did not respect him.
Diagnosed with a heart condition -
Ronaldo at age of 15 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that needed surgery.
Regular blood donor -
He is a regular blood donor and he doesn't have a single tattoo. He abstains himself from drinking alcohol and consuming tobacco.?
Nickname -
Ronaldo was called as a 'cry baby' when he was young as he would cry if his friends failed to score goal when he would pass the ball to them. People also used to address him as 'little bee' since no one could match his speed.
Highest goals record -
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals in UEFA Champions League history. He has also won five Champions League title, which is the second most by a player in history.?
Player of the Year -
Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA's Player of the Year five times.
Rape charges -
In 2005, Ronaldo was arrested on rape charges. He was accused of raping a woman at a London hotel. But was granted bail due to lack of evidence.
From being raised in hard environment that would make even the strongest of men crumble to becoming one of the greatest athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to overcome every obstacle thrown at him. Here are some of the interesting facts from the life and career of Ronaldo.Read More
Once, Ronaldo had 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. Read More
His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. He was named after Ronald Regan, a former U.S President who was greatly loved by Ronaldo's father. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo Jose, was a gardener and his mother, Maria was a cook and a cleaner. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo was expelled from school at the age of 14 for throwing a chair at his teacher. Ronaldo claimed that the teacher did not respect him. Read More
Ronaldo at age of 15 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that needed surgery. Read More
He is a regular blood donor and he doesn't have a single tattoo. He abstains himself from drinking alcohol and consuming tobacco. Read More
Ronaldo was called as a 'cry baby' when he was young as he would cry if his friends failed to score goal when he would pass the ball to them. People also used to address him as 'little bee' since no one could match his speed. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals in UEFA Champions League history. He has also won five Champions League title, which is the second most by a player in history. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA's Player of the Year five times. Read More
In 2005, Ronaldo was arrested on rape charges. He was accused of raping a woman at a London hotel. But was granted bail due to lack of evidence. Read More
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