Cristiano Ronaldo Turns 39: Staggering Records, Accomplishments Of Portuguese Legend
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The legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo who is also often called as the 'greatest footballer of all time' will celebrate his 39th birthday on Monday.
The legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo who is also often called as the 'greatest footballer of all time' will celebrate his 39th birthday on Monday. Each day Ronaldo proves that age is just a number. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is the perfect epitome of 'ageing like a fine wine.' Cristiano was born in Madeira on February 5, 1985, and had a tough childhood, as he used to clean streets to earn money for his family. However, the difficulties he faced in his early life did not divert him from becoming the best footballer in the world.
CR7 started his footballing career with the Portuguese club Sporting CP at the age of 16. He was the first Sporting CP who played for the U-16, U-17, U-18, B-team and the first team even before taking part in the senior team in 2002.
He played for Sporting CP's senior team for one year from 2002 to 2003 and scored just four goals after appearing in 28 matches.
However, his skills gained a lot of attraction from the big English clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. But in the end, former Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson came out as the winner to sign Ronaldo for United in July 2003.
Under SAF's coaching, the Portuguese player started making headlines on big media outlets and embraced the legendary 'number 7' jersey. He became one of the most crucial players for Manchester United in the early 2000s. The Portuguese also helped United win three Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League (UCL) in 2008.
