Iconic Football Star Ronaldo Celebrates 39th Birthday Today
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Feb 5: One of the greatest football players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, turns 39 today. The Portuguese superstar has been dazzling fans and breaking records for over two decades, with no signs of slowing down. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of his most iconic moments and achievements, as well as his personal life and philanthropy.
Ronaldo started his professional career at Sporting Lisbon, where he caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed him for Manchester United in 2003. At United, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d’Or, three Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and scored 118 goals in 292 appearances. He also became the first player to win the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball twice.
In 2009, Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid for a then-world-record fee of 94 million euros. There, he cemented his legacy as one of the best players in history, winning four more Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League trophies, two La Liga titles, and becoming the club’s all-time top scorer with 450 goals in 438 games. He also became the first player to score in three different Champions League finals, and the first to score more than 50 goals in six consecutive seasons.
In 2018, Ronaldo joined Juventus for 100 million euros, becoming the most expensive player over 30 years old. He has continued to impress in Italy, winning two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and a Supercoppa Italiana. He has also scored 139 goals in 179 games for Juventus and became the first player to score more than 50 goals in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
On the international stage, Ronaldo is the captain and all-time top scorer of Portugal, with 115 goals in 180 caps. He has led his country to their first major trophy, the Euro 2016, where he scored three goals and assisted three more. He also helped Portugal win the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, where he scored a hat-trick in the semi-final against Switzerland. He is currently one goal away from equaling Ali Daei’s record of 109 international goals.
Off the pitch, Ronaldo is a devoted father of four children: Cristiano Jr., Mateo, Eva, and Alana. He is also a generous philanthropist, who has donated millions of euros to various causes, such as children’s hospitals, natural disaster relief, education programs, and cancer research. He has also been involved in campaigns against racism, poverty, hunger, and climate change.
Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular athletes in the world. He has won numerous awards and honors for his achievements and contributions to sport and society. He has also inspired millions of people around the world with his work ethic, dedication, passion, and humility.
Happy birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo! You are a true legend and an icon of football.
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Sujata Muguda
Shreyas WebMedia Solutions
