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The shocking turn of events came less than a week after Ronaldo gave a scathing interview to TalkTV in which he accused the club of trying to push him out for a long time, particularly the current manager, Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo claimed that they don't respect each other, and that the management at Manchester showed no empathy when his newborn son passed away. "I felt betrayed and I felt like some people don’t want me here, not only this year but last year too," he explained.
Ronaldo decided to leave Real Madrid and return to his beloved Man United in 2020. However, he lasted less than two seasons. On Nov. 22, 2022, it was confirmed that he was leaving Manchester once again. The club's brief statement said that his contract was ending early "by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.”
On Nov. 24, Ronaldo set a new record as the first player to score a goal at five different World Cups. He started on an emotional note, tearing up as he sang the national anthem before the first match of what was likely his final World Cup tournament. Sad though it may be, he clearly wanted to go out in a blaze of glory! He scored the opening goal of Portugal's match against Ghana, pushing his team to victory and breaking yet another record. The previous record was held by three players, including Brazil's Pele, who had played and scored goals at four World Cups.
Ronaldo ended the year by surprising fans with the announcement that he was joining the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2.5-year contract. On December 31, Al Nassr tweeted a photo of Ronaldo holding up the team’s jersey and wrote, "History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves." Ronaldo said of his new venture: “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia. I am looking forward to joining my new teammates and together with them helping the Club to achieve success.” The soccer star's contract with Al Nassr has been estimated by the media to be worth more than US$214.5 million (€200 million).
Before that, he dated Portuguese model and TV presenter Merche Romero from January 2005 to September 2006.
On November 12, 2017, Georgina Rodríguez gave birth to their little girl, Alana Martina. In October 2021, the couple announced they were expecting twins. They had a healthy baby girl named Bella, but sadly, their boy did not survive.
On September 5, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved yet another record. The Portuguese star scored the 900th goal of his career in Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Croatia, becoming the top goal scorer of all time in official matches. The goal was also his 131st for the national team, extending his record for most international goals in the sport. "It means a lot," he said. "It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time. I knew I would reach this number, because as I continue to play, it would happen naturally."
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This summer the soccer star surprised fans by launching his own YouTube channel. Taking his global influence to the digital realm with content ranging from his intense training sessions to personal vlogs and interactions with fellow athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo provides a unique insight into his disciplined lifestyle. The move into content creation not only extends his brand but also highlights his passion for inspiring others to pursue their goals with the same drive that has defined his legendary career.
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of his generation, if not of all time. The last year has been dramatic for him as he cut short his second season at Manchester United, played in what was likely his final World Cup, and signed a 2.5-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
On June 20th, he became the first male player to reach 200 international appearances, and he celebrated that milestone by scoring the winning goal (and the only goal) in the 89th minute as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in a European Championship qualifier. "For me it's an unbelievable achievement, it's amazing," the 39-year-old said of his 123rd international goal in his 200th game. "And of course to score the winning goal, it's even more special."
Less than three months later, on September 5, he became the world's top goal scorer, reaching the 900 career goals milestone.
Whether you think of him as an arrogant celeb or a brilliant soccer star, you just can't ignore him! CR7 is not only successful on the field—he also lives a striking life outside of it. A life, however, that is certainly not free of scandal.
Click through the gallery to learn all about the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since 2017, he's been in a relationship with Georgina Rodríguez, who's also a model.
His son made his debut for the Juventus youth team in 2018, and appears to be as good as his dad was at his age.
He's also won soccer's top individual prize, the Ballon d'Or, five times: once while at Manchester United, and four times while at Real Madrid.
In 2008, he won his first Champions League trophy, his only with Manchester United colors.
That same year, he also made his debut for Portugal's senior national team, with a hat trick against Kazakhstan.
In 2005, his father died from the effects of excessive alcohol consumption. This probably explains why the player chose to avoid alcohol. He also doesn't smoke and doesn't have any tattoos because he regularly donates blood.
Cristiano Ronaldo: A controversial superstar
The soccer legend has reached a record 900 career goals
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Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of his generation, if not of all time. The last year has been dramatic for him as he cut short his second season at Manchester United, played in what was likely his final World Cup, and signed a 2.5-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
On June 20th, he became the first male player to reach 200 international appearances, and he celebrated that milestone by scoring the winning goal (and the only goal) in the 89th minute as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in a European Championship qualifier. "For me it's an unbelievable achievement, it's amazing," the 39-year-old said of his 123rd international goal in his 200th game. "And of course to score the winning goal, it's even more special."
Less than three months later, on September 5, he became the world's top goal scorer, reaching the 900 career goals milestone.
Whether you think of him as an arrogant celeb or a brilliant soccer star, you just can't ignore him! CR7 is not only successful on the field—he also lives a striking life outside of it. A life, however, that is certainly not free of scandal.
Click through the gallery to learn all about the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo.