Player profile
Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional footballer from Portugal, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He is known for his impressive record on the field, as well as his personal lifestyle, including his avoidance of alcohol and tattoos. Ronaldo has earned a fortune through various sponsorship deals, making him one of the world’s highest-paid and most marketable athletes. He has been featured on the cover of popular video games and has been named among the world’s most influential people by Time magazine. In addition, Ronaldo has been honored by his former club, Sporting, and has signed numerous sponsorship deals for consumer products, including sportswear and football boots.
Achievements
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer considered one of the greatest players of all time. He has won five Ballon d’Or awards, four European Golden Shoes, and 32 trophies in his career, including five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo holds multiple records, including most goals and appearances in the Champions League, most international goals, and most international appearances for Portugal. He has played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr. He has been named the world’s highest-paid athlete by Forbes and the world’s most famous athlete by ESPN. He is also the first footballer and the third sportsman to earn US$1 billion in his career.
Charity
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has made significant contributions to various charitable causes. He raised funds for recovery and reconstruction efforts in Aceh, Indonesia, following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Ronaldo has also donated to hospitals and charities on the island of Madeira where he grew up, including a cancer center and a relief fund for flood victims. He took part in programs raising awareness about health issues and conservation efforts, and was voted the world’s most charitable athlete in 2015 after donating £5m to Nepal’s earthquake relief efforts. Alongside these efforts, Ronaldo launched a charity selfie app in 2016 to help Save the Children.
Public art in his honor
Cristiano Ronaldo has three public buildings named after him on his birthplace island of Madeira: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, Museu CR7, and Cristiano Ronaldo Campus Futebol. These buildings include an airport, a museum dedicated to his trophies, and a football campus named in his honor.
Rival for life
The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry is a sporting rivalry in football between Argentine footballer Lionel Messi and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. They are considered two of the best players of all time, having achieved various historical milestones and won a combined 76 major trophies during their careers. Journalists and pundits regularly argue over who is the best player in modern football, with both players praised for their individual merits and playing styles. The debate also revolves around their contrasting personalities. After Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, some football critics and players have opined that Messi has settled the debate between the two players.
