History of Cristiano Ronaldo in Timeline
Cristiano Ronaldo, widely considered one of football's greatest, captains both Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Known as CR7, he boasts five Ballon d'Or awards, record-setting UEFA Men's Player awards, and four European Golden Shoes. His 33 career trophies include seven league titles, five Champions Leagues, and a European Championship. Ronaldo holds Champions League records for goals (140) and assists (42), European Championship records for goals (14) and assists (8), and international records for appearances (217) and goals (135). He's surpassed 1,200 professional appearances and over 900 career goals, making him the all-time top goalscorer.
1948: Ronnie Rooke's Goal Record
In 1948, Ronnie Rooke set a record with Arsenal for being the oldest player to score over 30 goals in one of the five top European leagues, which Ronaldo later broke at the age of 35 years and 166 days.
1968: First since Best
With his 2008 Ballon d'Or and 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldo became United's first Ballon d'Or winner since Best in 1968.
February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo was born
In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
1992: Played for Andorinha
From 1992 to 1995, as a child, Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was the kit man.
1995: Played for Andorinha
From 1992 to 1995, as a child, Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was the kit man.
1997: Signed with Sporting CP
In 1997, at the age of 12, Ronaldo went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP and was subsequently signed for a fee of £1,500.
August 2002: First official match for Sporting CP
On 14 August 2002, at age 17, Ronaldo played his first official match for Sporting CP's first team, in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round against Inter Milan.
August 2003: Debut for Portugal
In August 2003, at the age of 18, Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal as a substitute against Kazakhstan.
August 2003: Signed with Manchester United
On 12 August 2003, Manchester United signed Ronaldo for £12 million, an England record for a teenager, making him the first Portuguese player to sign for the club.
August 2003: Sporting defeated Manchester United
On 6 August 2003, Sporting defeated Manchester United 3–1 at the inauguration of the Estádio José Alvalade, impressing Alex Ferguson and prompting him to urgently acquire Ronaldo.
2003: Signed with Manchester United
In 2003, Ronaldo signed with Manchester United, beginning his senior career after playing with Sporting CP.
2003: International debut for Portugal
In 2003, at the age of 18, Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal.
May 2004: Red card against Aston Villa
On 15 May 2004, in a victory against Aston Villa, Ronaldo scored the opening goal and later received the first red card of his career.
2004: Season start
At the start of 2005, Ronaldo played two of his best matches of the 2004–05 season, producing a goal and an assist against Aston Villa and scoring twice against rivals Arsenal.
September 2005: Death of Ronaldo's father
In September 2005, Ronaldo's father, José, passed away at the age of 52 due to an alcoholism-related liver condition, impacting Ronaldo at the age of 20.
2005: Played Matches
At the start of 2005, Ronaldo played two of his best matches of the 2004–05 season, producing a goal and an assist against Aston Villa and scoring twice against rivals Arsenal.
2005: Rape allegation investigation
In 2005, Ronaldo was investigated by the British Crown Prosecution Service after rape allegations were brought forward; however, the women withdrew their allegations, and Scotland Yard declared insufficient evidence for prosecution.
2006: Ronaldo opens CR7 fashion boutique in Madeira
In 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 on the island of Madeira.
2006: Involved in incidents
In 2006, Ronaldo was involved in several incidents including clashing with teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy and being involved in an incident with Wayne Rooney during the FIFA World Cup.
2006: 2006 FIFA World Cup
In the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo became the youngest ever goalscorer for Portugal at a World Cup finals and Portugal reached the semi-finals, where they lost to France. FIFA's Technical Study Group overlooked him for the tournament's Best Young Player award, citing his behaviour as a factor in the decision.
2006: Personal Awards
In the 2006–07 season, he amassed a host of personal awards for the season, winning the Professional Footballers' Association's Player's Player, Fans' Player, Young Player of the Year awards, and the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year award, becoming the first player to win all four main PFA and FWA honours.
2007: Ronaldo's autobiography published
Cristiano Ronaldo's autobiography, titled Moments, was published in 2007.
2007: C.D. Nacional renamed youth campus
In 2007, C.D. Nacional renamed its youth campus Cristiano Ronaldo Campus Futebol.
2007: Named Runner-Up
In 2007, Ronaldo was named runner-up to Kaká for the Ballon d'Or, and came third, behind Kaká and Lionel Messi, in the running for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
January 2008: First hat-trick for United
On 12 January 2008, Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a 6–0 win against Newcastle United.
July 2008: Assumed captaincy of Portugal national team
In July 2008, Ronaldo became the captain of the Portugal national team.
July 2008: Libel damages over drinking allegations
In July 2008, Ronaldo received libel damages regarding a Daily Mirror article that falsely reported him drinking heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury.
2008: Ronaldo appears on Pro Evolution Soccer cover
Cristiano Ronaldo was on the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer in 2008.
2008: Ronaldo donates libel case damages to charity
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo donated undisclosed damages from a libel case against The Sun newspaper to a charity in Madeira.
2008: Ronaldo opens CR7 fashion boutique in Lisbon
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a second CR7 fashion boutique in Lisbon.
2008: First Ballon d'Or
In 2008, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or by a record-high vote count at age 23.
2008: UEFA Euro 2008
In 2008, Ronaldo wore the number 7 shirt ahead of UEFA Euro. Despite scoring eight goals in qualifications, he scored just one goal in the finals, netting the second goal of Portugal's 3–1 win in the group stage game against the Czech Republic. Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 3–2 loss to Germany.
2008: Ronaldo's Manchester United shirt is the best-selling Premier League sports product.
In 2008, Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product.
2009: Ronaldo donates to hospital in Madeira
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo donated £100,000 to the hospital in Madeira that saved his mother's life, to help build a cancer center.
2009: Signed with Real Madrid
In 2009, Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth €94 million (£80 million), which was the most expensive association football transfer at the time.
June 2010: Ronaldo represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London
In June 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo became the fourth footballer to be represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London.
June 2010: Ronaldo becomes a father
On June 17, 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo became a father to a son born in the United States, maintaining full custody and keeping the mother's identity private.
2010: 2010 World Cup
During the 2010 World Cup, Ronaldo failed to score in qualifying but scored one goal in the finals. Despite the single goal, he was named man of the match in all three group stage matches.
2010: Ronaldo's earnings from 2010 to 2019
From 2010 to 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes list of the decade's highest-paid athletes.
2010: Ronaldo pledges to play in charity match
In 2010, in support of the victims of the Madeira flood, Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to play in a charity match in Madeira.
2010: Trophyless Season
In 2022, Ronaldo went trophyless for the first time since 2010, as Manchester United finished in sixth place and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
September 2011: Release of Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit
In September 2011, Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit, a television film produced by Ronaldo's sponsor Castrol, was released, scrutinizing his physical performance.
December 2011: Ronaldo launches iPhone game
In December 2011, Cristiano Ronaldo launched an iPhone game called Heads Up with Cristiano.
2011: Runner-up Finish in FIFA Ballon d'Or
In 2011, Ronaldo finished as runner-up to Lionel Messi in the FIFA Ballon d'Or after scoring 60 goals across all competitions and leading Real Madrid to their first league title in four years.
March 2012: Scoring 100th League Goal
On 24 March 2012, Ronaldo scored his 100th league goal for Real Madrid in a 5–1 win over Real Sociedad, surpassing Ferenc Puskás' previous club record.
November 2012: Ronaldo wears personalized Nike Mercurial Vapor CR7 edition
Since November 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial Vapor personalized CR7 edition.
December 2012: Ronaldo joins FIFA's "11 for Health" program
In December 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo joined FIFA's "11 for Health" program to raise awareness about drug addiction, HIV, malaria, and obesity.
2012: Top scorer for Champions League
Between 2012 and 2018, Ronaldo finished as the Champions League's top scorer for six consecutive seasons.
2012: Ronaldo comments on his rivalry with Messi
In 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about his rivalry with Lionel Messi, stating that they push each other to improve. He also mentioned that they don't have a personal relationship outside of football but hopes they can laugh about the rivalry in the future.
2012: Winning La Liga Title
In 2012, Ronaldo helped Madrid win their first La Liga title since 2012
2012: Ronaldo's name most likely to lead to unsafe website
In 2012, computer security company McAfee reported that Cristiano Ronaldo's name was most likely to lead to an unsafe website in internet searches.
January 2013: Ronaldo becomes Save the Children's Global Artist Ambassador
In January 0213, Cristiano Ronaldo became Save the Children's new Global Artist Ambassador to help fight child hunger and obesity.
March 2013: Ronaldo becomes ambassador for The Mangrove Care Forum
In March 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to be the ambassador for The Mangrove Care Forum in Indonesia to raise awareness of mangrove conservation.
October 2013: Sepp Blatter's controversial comments about Ronaldo
In October 2013, during a debate at Oxford Union, FIFA president Sepp Blatter made a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming "one of them has more expenses for the hairdresser than the other." Real Madrid demanded and received an apology.
November 2013: Ronaldo releases underwear and sock line
In November 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo co-designed a range of underwear and socks with JBS Textile Group and Richard Chai.
December 2013: Ronaldo launches Viva Ronaldo social network
In December 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo launched Viva Ronaldo, a dedicated social networking website and app.
December 2013: Ronaldo opens Museu CR7 in Funchal
In December 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a museum, Museu CR7, in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, to house trophies and memorabilia.
December 2013: Waxwork of Ronaldo presented at Madrid Wax Museum
In December 2013, another waxwork of Cristiano Ronaldo was presented at the Madrid Wax Museum.
2013: Adaptation to Offensive Role at Real Madrid
From 2013, under manager Carlo Ancelotti, Ronaldo adapted his style to the physical effects of aging with increasingly reduced off-the-ball movement and general involvement, completing fewer dribbles and passes per game, and instead focusing on short-distance creating and goalscoring.
2013: Won Ballon d'Or
In 2013 and 2014, Ronaldo won back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards.
2013: Highest Recorded Jump
In 2013, Ronaldo achieved the highest recorded jump in football history, measuring 2.93 metres, during a match against Manchester United while playing for Real Madrid.
2013: SportsPro ranks Ronaldo as highly marketable
In 2013, SportsPro rated Cristiano Ronaldo as the eighth most marketable athlete.
2013: Ronaldo's income in 2013-14
In 2013-14, Cristiano Ronaldo's combined income from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements was $73 million.
2013: First "Siuuu" Celebration
On 7 August, during the 2013 International Champions Cup Final between Real Madrid and Chelsea, Ronaldo performed the first "Siuuu" celebration.
2013: "Siu" Celebration Origin
Since Ronaldo first performed the gesture in 2013, the "Siu" celebration has been widely imitated by athletes and personalities both in and outside of football and is regarded as the most iconic football celebration of all time.
May 2014: Ronaldo named most marketable player
In May 2014, Repucom named Cristiano Ronaldo the most marketable and most recognized football player in the world.
June 2014: Release of Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet
In June 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet, a documentary narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, was released via Vimeo.
July 2014: Ronaldo launches CR7 fashion brand
In July 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo expanded his CR7 fashion brand by launching a line of premium shirts and shoes.
December 2014: Bronze statue of Ronaldo unveiled in Funchal
On December 21, 2014, a bronze statue of Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled in Funchal.
2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
During qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo scored eight goals. He then scored all four goals against Sweden in the play-off to qualify. At the tournament in Brazil, he assisted a last-minute equaliser against the United States, and scored an 80th-minute winner in a 2–1 win over Ghana.
2014: Won Champions League with Real Madrid
From 2014 to 2018, Ronaldo was integral to Madrid becoming a dominant force again, as they won four Champions Leagues, including La Décima.
2014: Ronaldo named in Time 100
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the Time 100, Time's annual list of the most influential people in the world.
2014: Included on Time's list of 100 most influential people
In 2014, Time included Ronaldo on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2014: Receiving the Ballon d'Or
In 2014, after winning the FIFA Club World Cup, Ronaldo received the Ballon d'Or, joining Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten as a three-time recipient.
2014: Ronaldo's income in 2014-15
In 2014-15, Cristiano Ronaldo's combined income from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements was $79 million.
January 2015: Ronaldo's relationship with Irina Shayk ends
In January 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo's five-year relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk ended.
June 2015: Galaxy named after Ronaldo
In June 2015, astronomers discovered a galaxy which they named Cosmos Redshift 7 (CR7) in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo.
September 2015: Ronaldo releases his own fragrance
In September 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo released his own fragrance, "Legacy", in partnership with Eden Parfums.
September 2015: Becoming Real Madrid's All-Time Top Scorer
On September 12, 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time top scorer with 230 goals in 203 matches, surpassing Raúl's record.
November 2015: Release of the documentary film Ronaldo
On November 9, 2015, the documentary film Ronaldo, directed by Anthony Wonke, was released.
2015: Ronaldo named world's most charitable sportsperson
In 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world's most charitable sportsperson after donating £5 million to the relief effort after the earthquake in Nepal.
2015: Named best Portuguese player of all time
In 2015, Ronaldo was named the best Portuguese player of all time by the Portuguese Football Federation.
2015: Ronaldo's Real Madrid shirt is the second best-selling worldwide.
In 2015, Ronaldo's number 7 Real Madrid shirt was the second best-selling worldwide, after Messi's number 10 Barcelona shirt.
2015: Ronaldo tops Forbes list of highest-earning athletes
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to top the Forbes list of highest-earning athletes, with a total income of $88 million in 2015-16.
June 2016: Sponsors earn millions through Ronaldo's accounts
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo's sponsors earned $936 million in media value across his social media accounts.
June 2016: Ronaldo donates Champions League bonus
In June 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo donated his €600,000 Champions League bonus after Real Madrid won the competition.
2016: Goalscoring Record
At the close of 2023, Ronaldo scored 54 goals in all competitions, reaching the same goalscoring record as in 2016.
2016: Won Ballon d'Or
In 2016 and 2017, Ronaldo won back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards.
2016: World's highest-paid athlete
In 2016, 2017, 2023 and 2024, Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
2016: Ronaldo tops Forbes list of highest-earning athletes
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to top the Forbes list of highest-earning athletes, with a total income of $88 million in 2015-16.
2016: ESPN names Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete
In 2016, ESPN named Cristiano Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2016: UEFA Euro 2016
In 2016, Ronaldo led Portugal to their first-ever trophy at the UEFA Euro 2016. He received the Silver Boot as the second-highest goalscorer, which gave him his fourth Ballon d'Or later that year. With the win, Portugal qualified and made its only appearance in the FIFA Confederations Cup held in Russia, finishing in third place, with Ronaldo being named man of the match in all three of Portugal's group stage matches.
March 2017: Unveiling of rebranded Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport
In March 2017, the rebranded Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport was unveiled with a bust of his head, sparking controversy due to its lack of likeness.
April 2017: Las Vegas Police investigation into rape allegation
In April 2017, it was reported that Ronaldo was being investigated by the Las Vegas Police Department for an allegation of rape that allegedly occurred in 2009.
June 2017: Sponsors earn millions through Ronaldo's accounts
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo's sponsors earned $936 million in media value across his social media accounts.
June 2017: Ronaldo becomes a father to twins
On June 8, 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo became a father to twins born in the United States via surrogacy.
July 2017: Tax fraud charges
In July 2017, Ronaldo was charged with tax fraud for allegedly evading almost €15 million between 2011 and 2014.
November 2017: Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez welcome a daughter
On November 12, 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez welcomed a daughter.
2017: Awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player
In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player award for the second consecutive year and won his fifth Ballon d'Or.
2017: ESPN names Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete
In 2017, ESPN named Cristiano Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2017: World's highest-paid athlete
In 2017, Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
2017: Free-Roaming Centre Forward Role
Since 2017, Ronaldo adapted his style of play yet again to become more of a free-roaming centre forward under manager Zinedine Zidane, a role in which he continued to excel and maintain a prolific goalscoring record.
June 2018: Suspended jail sentence and fine for tax evasion
In June 2018, Ronaldo received a two-year suspended jail sentence and was fined €18.8 million, later reduced to €16.8 million, after reaching a deal with Spanish authorities regarding tax evasion charges.
June 2018: New bust of Ronaldo made public
On June 15, 2018, a new bust of Cristiano Ronaldo, commissioned by Bleacher Report, was made public after the original one was widely ridiculed.
September 2018: Civil lawsuit filed in Nevada
In September 2018, a civil lawsuit was filed in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of rape.
2018: ESPN names Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete
In 2018, ESPN named Cristiano Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2018: Joining Juventus
In 2018, Ronaldo joined Juventus for €100 million, marking the highest transfer fee ever for a player over 30 and the highest paid by an Italian club.
2018: Transferred to Juventus
In 2018, Ronaldo transferred to Juventus for an initial €100 million (£88 million) due to issues with the Real Madrid hierarchy.
2018: Winning Supercoppa Italiana
In January 2019, Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juventus in 2018, the Supercoppa Italiana, after scoring the winning goal against AC Milan.
2018: Ranked in Sports Culture
In a 2018 article for Bleacher Report, Ronaldo was ranked first in the ranking of the 50 most influential people in sports culture.
2018: 2018 World Cup
In the 2018 World Cup, Ronaldo became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, in a 3–3 draw against Spain. He also broke Puskás' record as the highest European goalscorer of all time, with 85 international goals. For his performances in the tournament, Ronaldo was named in the World Cup Dream Team.
2018: Criticism of immobility
Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian opined that Ronaldo had made Juventus, who he joined aged 33 in 2018, weaker, due to "his relative immobility" in his mid-30s, even if his personal goal-scoring output remained high.
January 2019: Winning Supercoppa Italiana
In January 2019, Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juventus, the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana, scoring the only goal against AC Milan.
July 2019: Las Vegas prosecutors decline to charge Ronaldo
In July 2019, Las Vegas prosecutors announced they would not charge Ronaldo over the rape allegations, citing that the allegations could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
August 2019: Ronaldo discusses his rivalry with Messi
In August 2019, during an interview alongside Lionel Messi prior to the UEFA Men's Player of the Year announcement, Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged the mutual pushing that occurred between them, recognizing that it's good to be part of football history.
2019: Ronaldo's earnings from 2010 to 2019
From 2010 to 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes list of the decade's highest-paid athletes.
2019: World's most famous athlete
From 2016 to 2019, Ronaldo was ranked as the world's most famous athlete by ESPN.
2019: ESPN names Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete
In 2019, ESPN named Cristiano Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
January 2020: Scoring First Serie A Hat-Trick
In January 2020, Ronaldo scored his first Serie A hat-trick in a 4–0 home win against Cagliari, becoming only the second player to score hat-tricks in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
September 2020: Sporting CP's football academy renamed Academia Cristiano Ronaldo
On September 21, 2020, the Sporting CP's football academy in Alcochete was renamed Academia Cristiano Ronaldo.
2020: Euro 2020 Golden Boot
In 2020, Ronaldo received the Golden Boot as top scorer of Euro 2020 and became the first player to score at five European Championships.
2020: Named to Ballon d'Or Dream Team
In 2020, Ronaldo was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team.
2020: Golden Boot at Euro
In Euro 2020, Ronaldo received the Golden Boot as top scorer.
March 2021: Scoring in 600th League Match
On March 2, 2021, Ronaldo scored in his 600th league match, a 3–0 win over Spezia, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons in Europe's top five leagues.
August 2021: Re-Signing with Manchester United
In August 2021, Manchester United announced they had reached an agreement with Juventus to re-sign Ronaldo.
October 2021: Recommendation to dismiss rape lawsuit
In October 2021, a federal magistrate judge recommended that the rape lawsuit be dismissed due to the plaintiff's lawyer's bad faith use of Football Leaks documents.
2021: Mother Dolores Aveiro interview
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, stated that her son would be a bricklayer if he had not become a professional football player.
2021: Received special award for Outstanding Career Achievement by FIFA
In 2021, Ronaldo received a special award for Outstanding Career Achievement by FIFA.
2021: Returned to Manchester United
In 2021, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United.
February 2022: Scoring First Goal of the Year
In February 2022, Ronaldo scored in Manchester United's 2–0 win at home versus Brighton & Hove Albion, his first goal in the new year.
June 2022: Dismissal of rape lawsuit
In June 2022, the woman's rape lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, as district judge Jennifer A. Dorsey ruled that Stovall's repeated use of "cyber-hacked attorney–client privileged documents" were actions representing "abuses and flagrant circumvention of the proper litigation process".
December 2022: Joining Al-Nassr
On December 30, 2022, Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025 and receiving the highest football salary ever.
2022: Ronaldo and Rodriguez expected twins, one of whom died during childbirth
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were expecting twins, but the male twin died during childbirth while the female twin survived.
2022: Contract terminated by Manchester United
In 2022, Ronaldo's contract with Manchester United was terminated.
2022: Messi's World Cup victory intensifies debate
In 2022, after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup, many critics suggested that Messi had settled the debate between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2022: Scoring at Five World Cups
In the 2022 World Cup, on 24 November, Ronaldo became the first player to score at five World Cups, netting a penalty against Ghana.
January 2023: Debut for Al-Nassr
In January 2023, Ronaldo made his debut for Al-Nassr and scored his first goal in a draw against Al-Fateh.
January 2023: Move to Saudi Arabia and exception to cohabitation rules
In January 2023, after moving to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr, Ronaldo was made an exception to the country's rule prohibiting unmarried couples from living together.
March 2023: Most Capped Male Footballer
On 23 March 2023, Ronaldo scored a brace against Liechtenstein as he earned his 197th overall cap to become the most capped male footballer of all time.
September 2023: Ronaldo declares rivalry with Messi over
In September 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo declared that his rivalry with Lionel Messi was "over and gone" after 36 official fixtures and 15 years of "sharing the stage".
October 2023: Ronaldo invests in Medialivre
Since October 26, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, through his Portuguese company Expressão Livre, is part of a group of investors that are the new owners of Medialivre.
2023: Most International Caps
In 2023, Ronaldo became the player with the most international caps in men's football.
2023: "Siu" Meaning Confirmation
In 2023, Ronaldo confirmed that the phrase "Siuuu" simply means yes, but "meaning it very strongly".
2023: Top Scorer
In 2023, Ronaldo scored 54 goals in all competitions for Al-Nassr and Portugal, making him the outright top scorer.
2023: Signed for Al Nassr
In 2023, Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr, revolutionising football in Saudi Arabia.
2023: World's highest-paid athlete
In 2023, Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
2023: Lisbon to Award Medal of Honor to Ronaldo
In 2023, the Lisbon City Council approved awarding Cristiano Ronaldo the Medal of Honor of the City.
April 2024: Scoring Bicycle Kick Against Juventus
On April 3, 2024, Ronaldo scored the first two goals, including an acrobatic bicycle kick, in a 3–0 away win against Juventus in the Champions League quarter-finals, garnering a standing ovation from the opposing fans.
May 2024: Breaking Saudi Pro League Goal Record
On May 27, 2024, Ronaldo scored his 34th and 35th league goals of the campaign, surpassing Abderrazak Hamdallah's record for the most goals scored in a single Saudi Pro League season.
August 2024: Ronaldo launches YouTube channel
On August 21, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, which quickly reached milestones in subscriber count.
2024: World's highest-paid athlete
In 2024, Ronaldo was ranked the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
2024: Sixth European Championship Appearance
With his start in Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic, Ronaldo became the first player to feature in six European Championships.
2025: Contract End Date with Al-Nassr
On December 30, 2022, Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025 and receiving the highest football salary ever.
