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Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese professional footballer and one of the greatest players

Cristiano Ronaldo is a forward for Al Nassr and Portugal. He has won numerous awards and holds multiple records in football history. Ronaldo has played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United again. He is known for his success in both club and international competitions, being the all-time top goalscorer for club and country.

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Timeline

1985-02-05
Birth of Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend, was born on February 5, 1985 in Lisbon, Portugal.
2002-08-14
Cristiano Ronaldo's Debut for Sporting CP
On 14 August 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo, at the age of 17, played his first official match for Sporting CP's senior team in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round against Inter Milan.
2002-09-29
Professional Debut of Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting against Braga in the Primeira Liga on September 29, 2002, at the age of 17 years, 7 months, and 25 days.
2002-10-07
First Professional Goal of Cristiano Ronaldo
On October 7, 2002, at the age of 17 years, 8 months, 3 days, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first professional goal in a match against Moreirense, securing a 3-0 win.
2003
Cristiano Ronaldo Signs for Manchester United
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Manchester United, marking the beginning of his successful career in the English Premier League.
2003-07-18
Transfer to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Manchester United on July 18, 2003, marking a significant milestone in his career. This move played a crucial role in shaping his future as a professional footballer.
2003-08-12
Transfer to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Manchester United on August 12, 2003, at the age of 18 years, 6 months, and 8 days, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2008-05-21
Ronaldo leads Manchester United to Champions League victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a crucial header and was named man of the match as Manchester United defeated Chelsea in Moscow to win the Champions League. This victory was considered one of the highlights of Ronaldo's career at United.
2008-05-28
European Champion
On May 28, 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo became a European Champion. This achievement is a significant milestone in his career.
2009-06-11
Transfer to Real Madrid
On June 11, 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo made a historic transfer to Real Madrid at the age of 24 years, 4 months, and 7 days, beginning a new chapter in his football journey.
2009-07-06
Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid
On July 6, 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo made a highly anticipated transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid. This move marked a significant shift in his career and had a major impact on the football world.
2012-11-21
Ronaldo donates his Golden Boot
In November 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo donated the Golden Boot he earned in 2011 to an auction. The proceeds from the sale, amounting to €1.5 million, were used by the Real Madrid Foundation to construct schools in Gaza, Palestine.
2013-11-19
Ronaldo's Hat-Trick in World Cup Play-Offs
Ronaldo scored all four goals for Portugal in the play-offs against Sweden, securing their spot in the 2014 World Cup. His hat-trick in the second leg equalled Pauleta's goal-scoring record.
2014-03-05
Ronaldo Becomes Portugal's All-Time Top Scorer
Ronaldo scored twice in a friendly against Cameroon, surpassing the record to become Portugal's all-time leading goal scorer with his 49th and 50th international goals.
2014-11-14
Ronaldo Becomes Euro's All-Time Leading Goalscorer
Ronaldo scored the only goal in a win over Armenia, reaching 23 goals in the UEFA European Championship, making him the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
2016-03-05
Ronaldo becomes La Liga's second-highest scorer
Ronaldo scored four goals in a match against Celta de Vigo, bringing his total goals in La Liga to 252 and making him the competition's second-highest scorer behind Messi.
2016-07-06
Ronaldo Reaches European Championship Semi-Finals
Ronaldo scored the opener in a 2-0 win against Wales, equalling Michel Platini as the competition's all-time top scorer with nine goals, leading Portugal to the final.
2016-07-10
Portugal Wins Euro 2016
Eder scored in the 109th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Portugal against France in the Euro 2016 final, with Ronaldo as team captain lifting the trophy.
2017-03-28
Ronaldo's Professional Match in Madeira
Ronaldo played his first professional match on his home island of Madeira, scoring in a friendly defeat to Sweden, tying with Miroslav Klose as the third-highest scoring European in international football.
2017-05-26
Ronaldo wins fifth Champions League title with Real Madrid
Ronaldo scored two goals in the Champions League final against Juventus, helping Real Madrid win their fifth Champions League title. He became the first player to achieve this feat.
2017-06-17
Ronaldo's Performance in FIFA Confederations Cup
Ronaldo set up a goal in the match against Mexico and scored in the win over hosts Russia, contributing to Portugal's advancement to the semi-finals of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
2017-08-31
Ronaldo's Hat-Trick in World Cup Qualifying Match
On 31 August 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 victory over the Faroe Islands in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match. This performance helped him surpass Pelé and equal Hussein Saeed as the joint-fifth-highest goalscorer in international football with 78 goals.
2018-04-03
Ronaldo scores acrobatic bicycle kick goal against Juventus
Ronaldo scored an incredible bicycle kick goal against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, receiving praise from fans, players, and coaches.
2018-06-15
Ronaldo's Hat-Trick in FIFA World Cup Match
On 15 June 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup match, assisting Portugal in securing a 3–3 draw against Spain. His remarkable performance included a 30-yard curling free kick in the final minutes.
2018-07-10
Ronaldo Signs with Juventus
On July 10, 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a four-year contract with Italian club Juventus for a transfer fee of €100 million, making it the highest transfer for a player over 30 years old and the highest paid by an Italian club. Ronaldo mentioned the need for a new challenge and lack of support from Real Madrid as reasons for his departure.
2019-04-16
Ronaldo Scores in Champions League Quarter-Final
On April 16, 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Ajax. Despite his goal, Juventus lost the match 2–1 and were eliminated from the competition.
2019-09-10
Ronaldo's Four Goals in Euro 2020 Qualifying Match
On 10 September 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in a 5–1 victory over Lithuania in a Euro 2020 qualifying match, surpassing Robbie Keane as the player with the most goals in the UEFA European Championship qualifying. He set a new record with 25 goals in this match.
2019-10-01
Milestones in Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen
In Juventus's 3–0 Champions League group stage win over Bayer Leverkusen, Ronaldo reached several milestones including scoring in a 14th consecutive season, breaking records for most Champions League wins and scoring against different opponents.
2020-06-22
Becoming highest scoring Portuguese player in Serie A history
On 22 June, Ronaldo scored a penalty in a 2–0 away win over Bologna, overtaking Rui Costa to become the highest scoring Portuguese player in Serie A history.
2020-07-20
Scoring 50th goal in Serie A
Ronaldo scored his 50th goal in Serie A, becoming the second-fastest player to reach this landmark and the first player in history to reach 50 goals in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
2020-07-26
Opening goal as Juventus crowned Serie A champions
Ronaldo scored the opening goal in a 2–0 home win over Sampdoria as Juventus were crowned Serie A champions for a ninth consecutive time.
2020-08-07
Scoring brace in Champions League round of 16
Ronaldo scored a brace in a 2–1 home win against Lyon in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, finishing the season with 37 goals in all competitions.
2020-09-08
Ronaldo's 100th and 101st International Goals
On 8 September 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th and 101st international goals in a 2–0 win over Sweden in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League match. He became the first male player in Europe and the second globally to achieve this milestone.
2021-06-15
Ronaldo's Record-breaking Goals in Euro 2020
On 15 June 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's Euro 2020 match against Hungary, becoming the all-time top goalscorer in European Championship history with 11 goals. He also set records for scoring at five Euros and in eleven consecutive tournaments.
2021-08-27
Return to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo made a highly anticipated return to Manchester United on August 27, 2021, at the age of 36 years, 6 months, and 23 days, reuniting with the club where he had previously achieved great success.
2022-12-30
Ronaldo joins Al Nassr
Ronaldo reached an agreement to join Saudi club Al Nassr, signing a contract until 2025. He received the highest football salary in history and rejected a move to Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City.
2023-01-01
Transfer to Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Al Nassr on January 1, 2023, at the age of 37 years, 10 months, and 27 days, embarking on a new phase of his illustrious career.
2023-08-12
Al Nassr Wins Arab Club Champions Cup
Ronaldo scored both goals for a ten-man Al Nassr as they defeated rivals Al-Hilal 2–1 after extra time to win the Arab Club Champions Cup for the first time in their history.
2024-03-23
Ronaldo becomes most capped male footballer of all time
In the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein, Ronaldo scored a brace in a 4–0 win, surpassing Bader Al-Mutawa's record and becoming the most capped male footballer of all time with his 197th international appearance.
2024-06-20
Ronaldo makes 200th appearance for Portugal
Ronaldo scored the only goal in an away win over Iceland in the Euro qualifiers, marking his 200th appearance for the national team and becoming the first player in men's international football history to reach this milestone.
2024-10-13
Portugal qualifies for Euro 2024
Ronaldo scored a brace in a 3–2 win over Slovakia, leading Portugal to qualify for Euro 2024, which was the nation's fastest qualification to a major tournament in their history.
End of the Timeline
Cristiano Ronaldo

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