Who is the father of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Diniz Aveiro.
Who is the Brazilian football player with the name Ronaldo?
Not to be confused with Cristiano Ronaldo. This article is about the Brazilian footballer born 1976. For other people of the same name, see Ronaldo. Brazilian footballer. Ronaldo. Ronaldo in 2019. Personal information. Full name. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo retire from professional football?
In February 2011, after Corinthians were eliminated from the 2011 Copa Libertadores by the Colombian team Deportes Tolima, Ronaldo announced his retirement from football, concluding an 18-year career. In an emotional press conference on 14 February, he cited pain and hypothyroidism as the reasons for his premature retirement.
Why was Cristiano Ronaldo sent off in the Manchester derby?
During his third season in England, Ronaldo was involved in several incidents. He had a one-match ban imposed on him by UEFA for a “one-fingered gesture” towards Benfica fans, and was sent off in the Manchester derby—a 3–1 defeat—for kicking Manchester City’s former United player Andy Cole.
How old was Cristiano Ronaldo when he joined Manchester United?
Born and raised on the Portuguese island of Madeira, Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart at age 15. He underwent an operation to treat his condition, and began his senior club career playing for Sporting CP, before signing with Manchester United at age 18 in 2003.
How many brothers and sisters does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
He has one older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia “Katia”. His mother revealed that she wanted to abort him due to poverty, his father’s alcoholism and having too many children already, but her doctor refused to perform the procedure.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo sign his contract with Juventus?
On 10 July 2018, Ronaldo signed a four-year contract with Italian club Juventus after completing a €100 million transfer, which included an additional €12 million in other fees, and solidarity contributions to Ronaldo’s youth clubs.