20 interesting less known facts about Cristiano Ronaldo

 20 interesting less known facts of Cristiano Ronaldo

 

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1. Ronaldo was named after former US President Ronald Reagan, who was sworn in for his second term in office just a month before Ronaldo was born.
2. Ronaldo's father was the kitman for his first youth club, Andorinha.
3. Ronaldo has his own museum in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
4. Ronaldo is the first footballer to reach 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA European Championship, and the FIFA World Cup.
5. Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League (140 goals) and the FIFA World Cup (117 goals).
6. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or award five times, tied with Lionel Messi for the most all-time.
7. Ronaldo is the first footballer to earn over $1 billion in career earnings.
8. Ronaldo is a philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including his own Cristiano Ronaldo Foundation.
9. Ronaldo is a fashion icon and has his own line of clothing, footwear, and accessories.
10. Ronaldo is a social media sensation with over 446 million followers on Instagram, making him the most followed person on the platform.
11. Ronaldo is a polyglot and speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian fluently.
12. Ronaldo is a health and fitness fanatic and follows a strict diet and exercise regimen.
13. Ronaldo is a perfectionist and is always striving to improve his game.
14. Ronaldo is a role model for millions of people around the world.
15. Here are 10 more lesser-known facts about Ronaldo:
16. Ronaldo has a fear of needles.
17. Ronaldo's favorite food is bacalhau à brás, a traditional Portuguese dish made with cod, eggs, and potatoes.
18. Ronaldo's favorite player growing up was Ronaldinho.
19. Ronaldo's favorite team is Sporting CP, the Portuguese club where he started his professional career.
20. Ronaldo's favorite car is the Bugatti Chiron.
21. Ronaldo's favorite watch brand is Rolex.
22. Ronaldo's favorite cologne is Acqua di Giò by Giorgio Armani.
23. Ronaldo is a father of four children.
24. Ronaldo is a devout Catholic.
25. Ronaldo is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
26. Ronaldo has been named the most marketable athlete in the world multiple times.

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