The story of Ronaldo
The Rise of Ronaldo: From Struggles to Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, on the small island of Madeira, Portugal. His family was poor — his father worked as a gardener and his mother was a cook. Life was tough, but young Ronaldo had one dream: to become the best footballer in the world. At just 12 years old, Ronaldo left his family and home to join Sporting Lisbon’s academy in mainland Portugal. It was a big sacrifice, but he never gave up. He trained harder than everyone else. He cried sometimes from loneliness, but he used that pain to push himself forward. When he was just 16, his talent amazed everyone. He was fast, skillful, and determined. Soon, Manchester United signed him — and that’s where the world started to notice the boy with magical feet and unstoppable focus. Ronaldo didn’t stop. He trained longer, practiced more, and aimed higher. He went on to play for Real Madrid, Juventus, and even returned to Manchester United, breaking records wherever he w...