Cristiano Ronaldo: How the son of a gardener became the richest player in the world?

In my mind, I am always the best

It’s not about the money

It’s about the passion

– “Cristiano Ronaldo”

Early Life and Childhood

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5 February 1985 in Portugal. He was the fourth child of his parents. Due to already having 3 children, his mother did not want to give birth to him.

Because his family was going through financial crisis. That’s why she wanted to have her own absorption. Cristiano Ronaldo’s father was addicted to alcohol. Cristiano Ronaldo’s father was a gardener. He also used to work as a part time kitman. But he used to spend all his income on alcohol. He had a lot of addiction to alcohol. 

When one day the teacher scolded Cristiano Ronaldo for his studies, he threw a chair at the teacher. Because of which he was thrown out of school. Although Cristiano Ronaldo was very good in studies. He was a good student. Cristiano Ronaldo convinced his mother to give up his studies. He wanted him to give his full attention to football.

But soon Ronaldo suffered from a heart-related disease called tachycardia. He had to give up football. After this Ronaldo had heart surgery. But he made a very quick recovery from this disease. He started playing football again after a few days.

Cristiano Ronaldo used to live in a one-room house with his three siblings and parents. When Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother was pregnant. So she used to drink hot beer to kill Cristiano Ronaldo in her stomach. She used to run so that her son would die in her stomach. Because of which Ronaldo was born with many diseases. Ronaldo’s mother shared this information with everyone in an interview.

Football Academy

After leaving school,Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Andorinha Football Academy. Cristiano Ronaldo’s father also took the job of kit man in the same academy. So that he can give full attention to Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo should not lack anything.

But soon he left Madeira and moved to Lisbon at the age of just 12. So that he can concentrate on his game. Leaving your parents and running after your goal at such a young age, it is a very extraordinary thing. It is because of these extraordinary efforts that he is such a great footballer today.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a competitive player today. But he tells in an interview that he was competitive since childhood. He always used to compete with his sisters even at home and used to win. Because he did not like to lose at all since childhood.

Sharing the stories of his childhood, Cristiano Ronaldo tells that when he felt hungry, he used to eat burgers from McDonald’s. He did not have enough money to eat enough food.

In an interview, Cristiano Ronaldo says that in childhood I used to play football in the street. One day my father saw me playing football. Seeing my passion, he asked me to join the club. I used to train daily at the club and my father was there to help me. Ever since it dawned on me that I am totally different from all the other kids. I am the best.

Personal Life

Ronaldo has 6 children. Whose name is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro, Eva Maria dos Santos, Mateo Ronaldo and Bella Esmeralda. Cristiano Ronaldo had two twins on 18 April 2022. Out of which one boy died and the girl is alive.

According to an agreement, Ronaldo did not reveal the mother of his first child. Their first child was born in 2010. In 2017 too, Ronaldo has become the father of two twins in America through surrogacy.

If we talk about Ronaldo’s girlfriend, then this list is very long. The name of Jordana Jardel comes first in this. Which was a brazilian model. She was dated by Ronaldo in 2003. After that he has dated Merche Romero, Gemma Atkinson, Nereida Gallardo, Irina Shayk and Lucia Villalon etc.

Currently Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend is Georgina Rodriguez. She is the mother of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 4 children Alana, Martina, Cristiano Jr, Eva and Mateo.

Health

Ronaldo’s body was checked by the Juventus medical team in 2018. In which it was found that Ronaldo’s fitness is similar to that of a 20 year old boy. According to the Juventus medical team, Ronaldo’s total body mass is 7 percent. While his muscle mass is 30 percent. Ronaldo’s running capacity is 34 kilometers per hour.

Ronaldo takes high protein diet, intense workout and proper sleep to maintain his physical fitness. If we talk about Ronaldo’s diet, then Ronaldo’s diet includes seafood, egg, whole grain, fruit and vegetables etc. Ronaldo drinks plenty of water to keep himself hydrated. Ronaldo stays away from alcohol and carbonated drinks.

In the prematch press conference of the tournament in 2021, two bottles of Cococola were placed in front of Ronaldo. When he noticed, he immediately removed both these bottles from there. In its place put two bottles of water. In gestures, he advised people to drink water instead of Coco Cola. But the fan following of Christian Ronaldo is so much that its effect was that the market value of coca cola immediately fell by 2.8 billion euros. Shares of coca cola crashed.

If we talk about Ronaldo’s training, then Ronaldo’s training starts with warm-up. Ronaldo does warm-up with treadmill and bicycle. Ronaldo’s training includes stretching and cardio exercises etc. Ronaldo’s workouts are divided into cardiovascular training and high-intensity workouts.

Cardiovascular training improves both Ronaldo’s strength and stamina. While weightlifting builds Ronaldo’s muscles and burns fat.

Wealth

Ronaldo’s name is one of the richest footballers in the world. Ronaldo’s net worth is $500 million. Ronaldo’s income comes from his CR7 company, investments, endorsement deals and football contracts.

According to Forbes, Ronaldo is the first person in the world to have 690 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Ronaldo earns 1 point 7 million euros from a single Instagram post.

Ronaldo has life time deals with Nike of CR7 clothing, accessories, gym and hotel companies. If we talk about Ronaldo’s salary, then his salary is 60 million dollars. The total cost of all Ronaldo’s cars is $ 50 million, which includes Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bugatti etc.

Ronaldo also has two private jets from the Gulf Stream. His first private jet, the Gulf Stream G200 twin engine jet, costs $25 million. While the Gulf Stream G650 model costs $65 million.

Awards

Ronaldo has won more than 300 trophies in his football career. Ronaldo has also won the FIFA Balloon Award 5 times. Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals scored in the UEFA European Championship. So far, most international goals have been scored by Cristiano Ronaldo, whose number is 115. Ronaldo has scored 812 senior career goals so far. Which he has done for his club and country.

Success Rule

Cristiano Ronaldo’s belief system is very strong. Belief system is a set of principles. Ronaldo had made some principals for himself since childhood. Which he tries his best to live up to. Ronaldo says in an interview that from childhood I felt that I was different from other children. It was clear in his mind since childhood that he is the best. He never cared what other people thought of him?

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a growth mindset since childhood. When Ronaldo was asked in an interview what is the secret of your success. Ronaldo says that I work daily and there is no secret to my success. Dedication and hard work is the secret. I always try to be the batter. I fight against myself. Cristiano Ronaldo attaches great importance to consistent improvement.

Cristiano Ronaldo says I don’t play for money. I play for passion. It’s not about the money, it’s about the passion. There is no doubt that Messi is born talented. But Ronaldo has always been one step ahead of him because of his hard work. Ronaldo says that even if you have talent, talent is nothing without hard work.

Ronaldo believes that you can’t rest and slip. Otherwise others will overtake you. Ronaldo gives a lot of attention to obsession. Obsession is one such condition. In which a person becomes very much obsessed with something. Which is the reason for his success.

Ronaldo does not like to lose at all. He always keeps telling himself that I hate loosing. Ronaldo is so passionate about football that when his teammates go to take a shower or rest after practice. So they practice even after that. Ronaldo pays a lot of attention to the work ethic. Due to his work ethic, Ronaldo remains one step ahead of others.