Football's Greatest lengend
Christiano Ronaldo
Abdullah Hossam
Grade 4
Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim
EARLY LIFE:
Cristiano Ronaldo, often regarded as one of the most
legendary footballers of all time and an inspiration for
many ambitious young players, painted a great example
that dedication and hard work lead to great success
against all odds. From his early days in Madeira, Portugal
as a young boy who enjoyed playing in the streets of his
neighborhood forming teams with others to one of the
most successful players of his time, Admired by many for
his outstanding character love for his family and charity
work.
His determination and resilient hard work is the key to
his success!
Born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal,
Ronaldo came from humble beginnings, his father,
worked as a kit man for a local football team, while his
mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, was a cook
whose unwavering belief in him was pivotal in his
journey. Despite the family's financial struggles, she
supported his move to Lisbon at just 12 years old, where
he joined Sporting CP, even though it meant being
separated from him for long periods. Ronaldo often
expresses how deeply grateful he is to his mother, who,
despite the challenges, always encouraged him to follow
his dreams. Her influence and devotion were key factors
in Ronaldo’s drive and success.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER : THE RISE OF A STAR:
Cristiano's talent was uncovered during his time in
Sporting CP, his performance catching the eye of
Manchester United scouts especially after a match
where Sporting CP won 3 to 1 against Manchester United.
"He is one of the most exciting young players" Sir Alex
Ferguson was quoted saying about Ronaldo. His big
break, however, was in 2003, which led him to join
Manchester United in the significant transition from
Portuguese to the English league.
His time at Manchester United developed him into a
world-class attacker, with Ferguson as his mentor. His
skill and hard work contributed to numerous victories
for the club, including three Premier League titles and a
Champions League victory.
In June 2009 he was transferred from Manchester United
to Real Madrid marking an extremely significant point in
football history. He sought new challenges and a club
with richer history and a greater chance for winning the
champion league. This unlocked a new era for Real
Madrid as Ronaldo scored over four hundred fifty goals
and secured four UEFA Champion League titles
cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of all
time!
After he departed from Real Madrid in 2009 he continued
elevating his career and success at Juventus showcasing
his goal-scoring ability and leadership skills.
Another key point in his career was the international
success he brought Portugal up as he was the captain of
the national team leading them to victory in UEFA Europe
2016, marking Portugal's first major international
tournament win but not the last as he followed it with
another win in UEFA Nations League in 2019 further
solidifying his status in global football.
In 2023 after years of continuous success in European
football Cristiano Ronaldo took a dramatic turn with his
football journey joining Al-Nasr, a club in Saudi Arabia Pro
League. For Cristiano this was a new exciting chapter and
an opportunity to further cement his status globally
granting him a growth of popularity and a wider base of
admirers especially among the youth in the middle east.
FAMILY LIFE:
Being a very family-oriented person he is very vocal about
the importance of quality family time, Besides his absolute
dedication to his mother he is very involved in all of his five
children's lives where they're often seen on trips together
or accompanying him to his games. He is a loving father of
five children, his firstborn Cristiano Jr., a boy born in 2010.
And in June 2017, he had Eva and Mateo a set of twins. Later
the same year he welcomed a daughter, Alana Martina. In
April 2022, he announced the birth of another set of twins;
however, they faced the unfortunate loss of their son,
while
their daughter, Bella Esmeralda, survived.
Cristiano Ronaldo is notorious for his incredible physical
fitness and round the clock dedication and discipline to
maintaining peak performance. With a body fat percentage
reportedly as low as 7% Additionally, his impressive
physique he has incredible athletic abilities with a vertical
leap higher than many NBA players, enabling him to score
astonishing header goals that leave fans in awe.
Despite of his enormous success Cristiano Ronaldo is a
generous philanthropist known for giving back to his
community through charity work and donations for
example, Disaster Relief, Medical Contribution, Child
Welfare, and various form of financial donations. Further
more he avoid tattoos' due to his continuous donation of
blood and bone marrow. His impact on countless lives and
family prioritization despite his busy schedule leads to
furthermore admiration globally.
THANK YOU
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Citations::
Book: Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography by Guillem Balagu
www.uefa.com
www.fifa.com
youtube video “ Christiano Ronaldo ; the journey
