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About Portuguese Football player Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano-RonaldoOn February 5, 1985 one of the greatest footballers to ever wear a jersey for Portugal’s national team was born.
Cristiano-RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo, one of Manchester United’s best and brightest forward/midfielders and backbone of a very talented Portugal international squad along teammate Deco. This kid has got everything, from a nose for the goal, unbelievable speed and quick feet to his good looks, Ronaldo is the total package and a football club and country’s dream come true.
In 2003, Ronaldo step on the pitch for the first time for his national team of Portugal against Kazakhstan, but he did not make first real impact until the 2004 Euro championships when Portugal faced Greece. Scoring the only goal for Portugal in 2-1 loss, Ronaldo showed what he was capable of despite the loss. Netherlands was Ronaldo’s next victim as he scored the first goal in that contest.
Cristiano-RonaldoWith the help of Ronaldo, Portugal managed to make it to the final in the tournament to face Greece once again. Unfortunately Greece proved to be too much for the youngster and his squad and ended winning the tournament.
Next stop for Portugal was in the 2004 Summer Olympics, Ronaldo would contribute 7 goals for Portugal.
After the Olympics it was time for the Ronaldo play to in his first World Cup in Germany. Ronaldo scored his first goal and only goal of the tournament against Iran in the group stage off a penalty. Once past the group stages, Portugal made it to the first round against Netherlands which they won 1-0, then faced England in a very controversial match where they beat the English in a shootout 3-1. In the semifinals, Portugal went up against Zinedine Zidane and a better, more experienced French team who beat Portugal 1-0 and knocked them out of the tournament.
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After Portugal was defeated there was much speculation about what actually went down in the match against England in which Ronaldo’s Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney allegedly stepped on Portuguese footballer Ricardo Carvalho was given a red card and sent off. This hit very close to home for Ronaldo as he took most of the blame for Rooney’s send off with England supporters claiming Ronaldo advised the referee to send off his Manchester United teammate.
After all was said and done, Ronaldo was looked upon as an enemy in England where he plays for Manchester United. He received so much trouble from angry England supporters that he seriously considered leaving England all together, but he was then convinced by Wayne Rooney and Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson to stay and sign a new deal with the club.
In February of 2007, only a day after turning 22, Ronaldo received his first captaincy of Portugal in a match against Brazil. This was because of the wishes of Carlos Silva, the Portuguese Football Federation president whohad just died two days prior to the match. Silva requested that Ronaldo be the captain in spite of the English fans and so he was.
Ronaldo continues to be one of the most exciting, talented, controversial players in the world who just seems to be getting better with time and more experience. When it is all said and done, he just might be one of the best to ever have played the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo: A debate into whether CR9 is still the best in the world
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There was a time not long ago when debate raged as to who was the best footballer in the world.
The frontrunners were Portuguese pin-up Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine spark plug Lionel Messi. Messi held the early lead in 2007 when he finished second to Ronaldo’s third in the FIFA Player of the Year award. In 2008, Ronaldo took top spot as he capped off an unbelievable season for Manchester United in which he tore through the Premiership. Messi finished second in the voting after a strong season for Barcelona.
In 2009, apparently after an inspirational meeting with American basketball star Kobe Bryant, Messi claimed the crown as world’s best, as he and Ronaldo switched places on the list, Ronaldo having joined his childhood favorite Real Madrid at the beginning of the season.
This year set the stage for the latest chapter in the story as both players led their respective nations into the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately, only one player showed up to contest the proceedings, and it was not Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mind you, Leo Messi failed to score a single goal during the tournament, and saw his Argentina side blown apart by the thundering Germans in the quarterfinals. However, his impact on his team throughout the tournament was sizable; the only thing lacking was a classic Messi finish. He penetrated opposing defenses and provided service in just the same fashion we have grown accustomed to, but could not find the net for himself. His effort in the quarterfinal against Germany was subpar, perhaps due to an infection he was suffering from, but his work to that point had been, in large part, the reason Argentina made it that far in the first place. And that work included not histrionics, but effort.
Not true of Ronaldo and his performance for Portugal. Coming into the tournament, it appeared this would be his real coming out party as a prodigiously gifted team leader and captain. Never mind the focus on defensive tactics that the Portuguese had identified and developed as their game plan, this was to be Ronaldo’s stage.
Instead, the world was treated to an endless supply of diving, falling, flailing and flopping that has become all too familiar to those who have followed Cristiano Ronaldo over the past few years. His talent and production are legend, but now so is his penchant for over-dramatizing his alleged grievances. It is an unfortunate byproduct of his flair that has been building to a boil, and has resulted in the man who was arguably the world’s best turning into a style-over-substance caricature.
He has painted himself into a corner, really, becoming so reliant on this ridiculous behavior that if the officials are not inclined to participate and reward him for his play-acting, he is now at a loss as to how to cope. He never has been much of a team player, but his sensational individual efforts and ability to change a game always encouraged teammates, coaches and fans to look the other way.
Judged, therefore, on production alone, this World Cup was a complete bust for Ronaldo. Given that Portugal intended to play a defensive style, it needed its best offensive producers to be effective and efficient. Instead, it got the vapid presence of deflated man-child and crashed out of the Cup. Even a 7-0 dusting of vacationers North Korea earned Ronaldo nothing more than a cheap consolation goal.
Ronaldo acted the buffoon from the first minute to the last, but this time the act did not work. I hope he finds a way to pull himself out of this box, as the game needs to see its most talented players display their abilities. Admittedly, the officials in this World Cup, while generally lax and permissive of such behavior, did seem to be under orders to call a tight game on Ronaldo and perhaps a few other known offenders, but CR was all too willing to play the fool. His falling (and falling, and falling) will be the lasting metaphor that speaks to how far removed he is from his one-time perch atop the footballing world.
Ronaldo claims to be gutted by his performance. Here’s hoping he recovers and climbs back up ladder, the right way this time.
By Ken Sweda.
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Cristiano RonaldoFull name : Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of birth : February 05, 1985
Birthplace : Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Nationality : Portuguese
Height : 184 cm
Weight : 78 kg
Club : Manchester United
Position : Attacking Midfielder [C]
Number : 7
Previous clubs : CD Nacional, Sporting, Manchester United
International debut : August 2003, v Kazakhstan
Caps : 36
Goals : 12
World cups : Germany 2006 (4th)
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FIFA World Cup Germany 2006
Date Venue Match Goals in favor Assists
11/06 RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne ANG 0:1 POR 0 0
17/06 Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt POR 2:0 IRN 1 0
25/06 Frankenstadion, Nuremberg POR 1:0 NED 0 0
01/07 Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen ENG 0:0 POR 0 0
05/07 Allianz Arena, Munich POR 0:1 FRA 0 0
08/07 Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart GER 3:1 POR 0 0
Cristiano Ronaldo Team
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National Team : Portugal
Current Club : Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes
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“I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join United.”
“I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.”
“I would be very proud if, one day, I’m held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It’s what I’m working hard towards.”
“I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”
“Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can’t it happen to me? I’m not worried I’m young – it’s an incentive to do the best I can.”
“Now we’re in the final we must win, and can’t think the job is over. We’ll give everything and we’re convinced we can do it.”
“The No 7 shirt is an honour and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.”
“For me it is a penalty. Why when Cristiano is involved is it always polemic? [Ronaldo uses a word even his english speaking team mates don’t understand]”
“For me I love Manchester United. Yes for sure I would like to go home or to Spain at some stage, but right now I am very happy here.”
“There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world’s best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Trivia
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Cristiano RonaldoCrisitiano Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003.
Crisitiano’s idol is Luis Figo.
Crisitiano was selected for the Portuguese Olympic football team for 2004.
Crisitiano wears the number 7 shirt.
Crisitiano has appeared in a Suzuki TV advert.
Crisitiano was voted player of the 2003/04 season.
Crisitiano’s father named him after former American President Ronald Reagan.
Crisitiano’s parents names are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro.
Crisitiano has been criticized many times for diving in the penalty area.
Crisitiano has appeared in several Nike adverts.
Sporting Lisbon signed Crisitiano up for their schoolboy team at the age of 13 for �1,500.
Crisitiano was born into a poor family on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the Morrocan coast.
Crisitiano is a very big idol in his hometown Madeira.
Crisitiano made his international debut for Portugal against Kazakhstan in August 2003.
Crisitiano started playing for his local football side Nacional.
Crisitiano’s father passed away while he was on international duty in Russia.
In the first ever FIFPro awards Crisitiano was voted the special young player of the year award.
Crisitiano drives a silver Porsche.
Crisitiano flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear.
Crisitiano grew up with his brother and 2 sisters.
Crisitiano wears the number 17 shirt whenever he plays for Portugal.
Crisitiano was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2004.
Crisitiano ended the 2004/05 season making 50 appearances and scoring 9 goals.
Crisitiano’s career honors include FA Cup winner (2004) Euro 2004 finalist (2004) UEFA Team of the Year (2004) FA Cup finalist (2005) FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year (2005)
Cristiano drives a red Ferrari 435.
Crisitiano was named the PFA’s player of the month for March. (April 2006)
Crisitiano’s house was robbed. Among the things that got stolen were his jewellery and his car.
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