His finest season with United came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 League and Cup goals and earned the Golden Shoe award as Europe’s leading scorer, with 31 League goals.

His scoring prowess continued with his new team, and he netted the most goals (40) in La Liga history during the 2010–11 season (his record was broken the following season by his rival Lionel Messi of Barcelona). Cristiano Ronaldo does not always have it easy with the fans. His finest season with United came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 League and Cup goals and earned the Golden Shoe award as Europe’s leading scorer, with 31 League goals. On his home soil, after moving through the youth and under-21 ranks, Ronaldo had made his first appearance for Portugal’s full national team against Kazakhstan in August 2003 (four days after his debut for United). In 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win the Spanish league title and it proved to be his first league title with the club. Per reports, the cost of Ronaldo's shirt alone is £955, while the trouser retails for another £855. The thief is said to have got into the property in the island capital Funchal through an open garage door. Ronaldo’s father, José Dinis Aveiro, was the equipment manager for the local club Andorinha.

After a successful season with Sporting that brought the young player to the attention of Europe’s biggest football clubs, Ronaldo signed with English powerhouse Manchester United in 2003.

In 2012, he was the main inspiration for the team as he scored three goals to lead the team to the semifinal of the European Championships but Portugal was knocked out by Spain yet again in a penalty shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5 February 1985, in Madeira, Portugal, to Jose Dinis Aveiro and his wife Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro. Ronaldo posted the picture to social media where he appeared to be chilling on his luxurious yacht with a setting sun in the backdrop. In July 2018 he reached a four-year contract worth €112 million (about $132 million) with the Italian powerhouse Juventus. Ronaldo netted his 324th goal as a member of Real in October 2015 to become the club’s all-time leading goal scorer. Cristiano Ronaldo became one of Manchester United’s most important players during his six year stint at the club and during that time the club became one of the most successful clubs in Europe as it won three league titles on the trot as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2008. Soon thereafter Ronaldo was sold to Spain’s Real Madrid—a club with which he had long been rumoured to want to play—for a then record £80 million (about $131 million) transfer fee. A signed Juventus shirt is said to have been among items taken. Ronaldo did not reveal the identity of his son's mother. What a beautiful pic.twitter.com/GvOCmoBKjt. In 2014 he scored 52 goals in 43 games and led Madrid to a Champions League title, which resulted in Ronaldo capturing another Ballon d’Or award. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal at the Football World Cup in South Africa in 2010 but he had a quiet tournament, scoring only one goal as the team was knocked out by Spain in the round of 16. At the 2006 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was an integral part of the Portuguese national team as they reached the semifinal of the tournament; Ronaldo scored one goal in the tournament. He reached it in 178 games.

A tall player at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 metres), Ronaldo was a formidable athlete on the pitch.

He also starred for the domestic clubs Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. (Feb 29, 1992) 5'10" 165lbs.

However, Ronaldo's expression is what caught the attention of most fans, giving rise to a flurry of reactions/memes. Jack Rollin is a writer and freelance journalist.


Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have reportedly married in Morocco (Picture: Getty) UPDATE: Cristiano Ronaldo has denied marrying his girlfriend.. Cristiano Ronaldo … Keep Beach City Weird - THE BOOK!!! Wage. He is playing with number -1. KidzWorld - Biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). In the 2014 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo had a disappointing tournament as Portugal were knocked out in the first round with him scoring only one goal. At Real Madrid he has broken some of the most important goal scoring record that had stood for many years and also led the club to important trophies. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo preparing to kick the ball in a World Cup 2010 qualifying football match against Hungary, September 9, 2009. At Real Madrid he has broken some of the most important goal scoring record that had stood for many years and also led the club to important trophies. In 2013, he won the FIFA World Player of the Year Award and won it again the following year. A year after joining Manchester United, Ronaldo scored two goals in the European Championships for Portugal as the team ended runners up on home soil. His has got a 4-star skillmoves rating. You look like you just escaped from prison!!! In 2016 he helped Portugal win the European Championship, the country’s first major international tournament title, although he only played sparingly in the final because of a knee injury that he had sustained early in the match. He scored 28 goals in his first season with Juventus—his lowest domestic goal total since his last season with Manchester United—as the powerhouse club won its eighth straight Italian league title. In the following season he ended the Spanish league season with 40 goals, which became a record in the league’s history and helped Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey. He captained Portugal in their 2016 Euro Cup campaign and led them to victory. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese football (soccer) forward who was one of the greatest players of his generation. The seasons that started in 2013 was a particularly special one for Ronaldo as he scored a staggering 51 goals in the season and at the same time helped Real Madrid win their coveted 10th UEFA Champions League title.
Ronaldo scored 84 goals for the club in 196 league games and became one of the best players in the world. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. https://t.co/48RJyrAi52, Is that the United jersey? Ronaldo is also the captain of the Portuguese national team and led them to victory in Euro 2016—their first-ever triumph in a major tournament. Ronaldo was the youngest child among four children; others being a son and two daughters. Here are some of the best reactions: Mom, why is Ronaldo wearing your nightie... :O https://t.co/wgHdZrSSBI.