Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Final Quest
A final date for history. At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to embark on his last major competition, Euro 2024 with the Portugal national team. The tournament kicks off with Portugal facing the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 18.
Father of a Large Family
Cristiano Ronaldo, born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro in 1985 on the Portuguese island of Madeira, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Rising from humble beginnings, Ronaldo joined his first club, FC Andorinha, at the age of 8, before moving to Sporting Portugal in Lisbon at 11. Alongside his wife Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo is a father to five children – Cristiano Junior, twins Eva and Mate, Alana, and the late Bella Esmeralda. Tragically, the couple lost Bella Esmeralda’s twin brother shortly after their birth on April 18, 2022.
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An Exceptional Career
Ronaldo’s talent in front of goal, unwavering determination, and masterful ball control saw him sign with English giants Manchester United at just 17. Donning the iconic number 7 jersey previously worn by club legends like Eric Cantona and David Beckham, Ronaldo went on to secure his first Champions League title and the first of his five Ballon d’Or awards in the following year. In 2009, the Portuguese star made a landmark move to Real Madrid for a staggering 94 million euros.