Cristiano Ronaldo Trivia

Cristiano Ronaldo Trivia
Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s idol is Luis Figo.

Cristiano Ronaldo was selected for the Portuguese Olympic football team for 2004.

Cristiano Ronaldo wears the number 7 shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in August 2003 for an initial £12,240,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal in the 2004 FA Cup Final against Millwall FC.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his full Manchester United debut against Wolves in August 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 2 goals that helped Manchester United beat Arsenal 4-2 at Highbury.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in a Suzuki TV advert.

Cristiano Ronaldo was voted player of the 2003/04 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’ss father named him after former American President Ronald Reagan.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first ever Portugese Manchester United player.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s parents’ names are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticized many times for diving in the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in several Nike adverts.

Before joining Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo played against them for Sporting Lisbon weeks later he was signed by Manchester United.

Sporting Lisbon signed Cristiano Ronaldo for their schoolboy team at the age of 13 for £1,500.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born into a poor family on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the Morrocan coast.

Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United as a long term replacement for David Beckham.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a very big idol in his hometown Madeira.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal against Kazakhstan in August 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United goal against Portsmouth FC at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo started playing for his local football side ‘Nacional’.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new five year contract with Manchester United in 2005.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s father passed away while he was on international duty in Russia.

In the first ever FIFPro awards Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the special young player of the year award.

After playing against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly, the Manchester United players urged the manager to sign Cristiano on the plane back to Manchester.

Cristiano Ronaldo bought a £1.5 million pound mansion in Cheshire which was previously owned by 3 former Manchester United players.

Cristiano Ronaldo drives a silver Porsche.

Cristiano Ronaldo flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion Rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear.

Cristiano Ronaldo grew up with his brother and 2 sisters.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Manchester United’s 1,000th league goal against Middlesbrough FC.

Cristiano Ronaldo wears the number 17 shirt whenever he plays for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2004.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new two year extension with Manchester United in 2005

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2004/05 season making 50 appearances and scoring 9 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career honors include FA Cup winner (2004) Euro 2004 finalist (2004) UEFA Team of the Year (2004) FA Cup finalist (2005) FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year (2005)

Cristiano was first spotted by former Liverpool F.C manager Gerrard Houllier at the age of 16.

Cristiano drives a red Ferrari 435.

Cristiano Ronaldo was League Cup Winner 2006.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the PFA’s player of the month for March in April 2006

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2005/06 season making 37 appearances 10 as a sub and scoring a season best for Manchester united with 12 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s house was robbed. Among the things that got stolen were his j Jewellery and his car.

Cristiano Ronaldo is of Morocon descent.

In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo won: PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans’ Player of the Year (Premiership), Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby’s Player of the Year, and Manchester United’s Players’ Player of the Year.

Cristiano Ronaldo was “Public Enemy no.1″ with English football fans after his part in Wayne Rooney’s sending off against Portugal, in the World Cup quarter finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes:
“I am very happy to be signing for the best team in the world and especially proud to be the first Portuguese player to join United.”

“I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.”

“I would be very proud if, one day, I’m held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It’s what I’m working hard towards.”

“I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”

“Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can’t it happen to me? I’m not worried I’m young - it’s an incentive to do the best I can.”

“Now we’re in the final we must win, and can’t think the job is over. We’ll give everything and we’re convinced we can do it.”

“The No 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.”

“There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world’s best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Awards & Honors:
English FA Cup (2004)
English League Cup (2006)
English FA Premier League (2007)
English FA Community Shield (2007)

U-21 European Footballer of the Year (2004)
English FA Premier League Footballer of the Year(2007)
English FA Premier League Young Footballer of the Year(2007)

Cristiano Ronaldo Career Highlights:
Club:
Years :1999–2003
Club : Sporting CP
Appearances (Goals) : 25 (3)

Years :2003–present
Club : Manchester United
Appearances (Goals) : 131 (35)

National team:
Years : 2003–present
Team : Portugal
Appearances (Goals) : 46 (17)