What was the first major international tournament at which Ronaldo led Portugal as captain?
2010 World Cup – Having previously captained his country on occasion, he permanently took over responsibility from Nuno Gomes soon after Euro 2008
When did Ronaldo win the Ballon d’Or for the first time?
2008 – Coming after an epic 2007/08 season for Manchester United, it was the first of his three awards to date
How much did Manchester United pay to sign an 18-year-old Ronaldo in the summer of 2003?
£12.24m – He was already known to both Liverpool and Arsenal but it was United who managed to strike a deal first
Ronaldo scored his first senior international goal in the opening game of Euro 2004, but who were Portugal playing?
Greece – Ronaldo netted a consolation in a 2-1 loss and would taste defeat at the hands of the Greeks again in the tournament’s final
What squad number did a young Ronaldo wear at Sporting CP?
28 – He wanted to keep the same number when he moved to Manchester United but was told to take the vacant 7 shirt instead by Sir Alex Ferguson
What squad number was Ronaldo assigned for his debut season at Real Madrid in 2009/10?
9 – Ronaldo’s favoured number 7 was already occupied by Bernabeu legend Raul, who vacated it when he left for Schalke the following summer
In what year was Ronaldo’s son, nicknamed Cristianinho, born?
2010 – Cristiano Jr was born in America to an anonymous surrogate mother and Ronaldo has sole custody
Against which team did Ronaldo score his first ever goal for Manchester United?
Portsmouth – Ronaldo seemed to make a habit of scoring spectacular goals against Pompey …
How many times has Ronaldo won Spain’s Pichichi Trophy, awarded to La Liga’s top scorer each season?
Three times – In 2010/11, 2013/14 and 2014/15, the same number as great personal rival Lionel Messi
From which Madeiran club did Ronaldo join the Sporting youth academy at the age of 12?
CD Nacional – It was during his successful time in the island club’s academy that Ronaldo came to the attention of scouts from the Portuguese mainland
Which famous figure is he allegedly named after?
Ronald Reagan – Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro takes his second given name from the former US president, who was said to be his father’s favourite actor
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