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He was born in a small town in portugal called funchal, madeira. He led portugal to the 2016 european championship, the first major international title in the countrys history. Through hard work and an intense desire to succeed, he soon blossomed into one of the greatest soccer players in the world. Ronaldo arrives in madeira after flying to be by his. His work appears regularly in the times and in champions magazine, where he. Along with lionel messi, he is regularly considered to be one of the top two players in the world. The definitive biography of cristiano ronaldo, named football book of the year at the cross. At age 15 ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that necessitated surgery, but he was sidelined only briefly and made.
There are insights into his personal life, as well as lots of information about how he sees football and the part it plays in his life, as well as some fabulous photos. He really enjoyed it and said he couldnt put it down. The definitive biography of cristiano ronaldo, named football book of the year. 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. John albert torres cristiano ronaldo was born to play soccer. Cristiano ronaldo injury report and update for 201617. Cristiano ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just twelve when he left his humble origins on madeira behind. The incredible story of one of the best soccer players in the world. Ronaldos actual name is cristiano ronaldo dos santos aveiro. If youre reading this, then you must be a fan of cristiano, like so many others. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. My son had a book report at school and chose this book. But ronaldos modest beginning in madeira was a far cry from the luxury he enjoys in.
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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. A heartfelt, startling tale of his journey to glory and what made him the man he is. Ronaldo ronaldo ronaldo is the best in the world by far. He became the world s most expensive player when real madrid signed him for 94 million euros in 2009 from manchester united. Ronaldo received plenty of abuse from the home fans and reacted in.
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Cristiano ronaldo has finished top of the uefa champions league scorers table for the fifth year running after overtaking lionel messi thanks to his goals in tonights final. He has won several fifa player of the year awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from portugal. He has proved that its possible to come from nothing and rise to be the best in your sport. Cristiano ronaldo is a portuguese professional footballer who has played for manchester united, real madrid, juventus and portugal. Here we will provide you with latest news,quotes,facts and. Already a star at the youth level on his home island of madeira a.