History of Cristiano Ronaldo in Timeline
Cristiano Ronaldo, known as CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer widely considered one of the greatest. He captains both Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. His numerous accolades include five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He has won 34 trophies, including five UEFA Champions Leagues and the UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds records for most Champions League goals (140) and assists (42), European Championship goals (14) and assists (8), and most international appearances (226) and goals (143). He's the only player to score 100+ goals with four different clubs. With over 1,300 professional appearances and 960+ goals, he is the all-time top goalscorer.
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1948: Ronnie Rooke
On 20 July 2020, Ronaldo became the oldest player, at the age of 35 years and 166 days, to score over 30 goals in one of the five top European leagues since Ronnie Rooke with Arsenal in 1948.
1968: Winner of the Ballon d'Or
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo became United's first Ballon d'Or winner since Best in 1968
February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo's Birth
In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
1992: Plays for Andorinha
From 1992, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was the kit man.
1995: Plays for Andorinha
Until 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was the kit man.
1997: Signs for Sporting CP
In 1997, at age 12, Cristiano Ronaldo went on a trial with Sporting CP and was signed for £1,500, leading him to move to Lisbon.
2000: Knockout Game Without Ronaldo
In 2022 World Cup, Following a dispute with manager Fernando Santos, after their last group game against South Korea, Ronaldo was dropped from the starting line-up for Portugal's last 16 match, marking the first time Portugal had started a knockout game without Ronaldo in the starting line-up at an international tournament since Euro 2000.
August 2002: First Official Match for Sporting CP
On 14 August 2002, at age 17, Cristiano Ronaldo played his first official match for Sporting CP's first team in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round against Inter Milan at José Alvalade Stadium.
August 2003: Signs for Manchester United
On 12 August 2003, Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo for £12 million, an England record for a teenager, making him the first Portuguese player for the club.
August 2003: Premier League Debut
On 16 August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo debuted as a substitute in a 4-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.
August 2003: Debut for Portugal
On 20 August 2003, at the age of 18, Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal as a substitute against Kazakhstan.
2003: International Debut for Portugal
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal at the age of 18.
2003: Signs for Manchester United
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Manchester United and later debuted for Portugal's national team at age 18.
May 2004: FA Cup Final Victory
On 15 May 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in a victory against Aston Villa and received his first red card. He later scored the opening goal in United's 3-0 win over Millwall in the 2004 FA Cup Final.
2004: Start of matches in 2005
Cristiano Ronaldo played two of his best matches of the 2004–05 season at the start of 2005, producing a goal and an assist against Aston Villa and scoring twice against rivals Arsenal.
2004: Aid to Tsunami Victims
In 2004, after the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Ronaldo visited Aceh, Indonesia, to raise funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction after seeing a survivor wearing a Portuguese football shirt.
September 2005: Death of José Dinis Aveiro
In September 2005, Cristiano Ronaldo's father, José Dinis Aveiro, died at the age of 52 due to an alcoholism-related liver condition.
2005: Strong performances against Aston Villa and Arsenal
At the start of 2005, Cristiano 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, Cristiano Ronaldo and another man were investigated by the British Crown Prosecution Service after a rape allegation was brought forward by two women; the women withdrew their allegations, and Scotland Yard stated there was not enough evidence for prosecution.
2006: Incident with Wayne Rooney and Transfer Request
During his third season in England, Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in several incidents in 2006, including a clash with Ruud van Nistelrooy and an incident with Wayne Rooney during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, leading him to publicly request a transfer.
2006: CR7 Fashion Boutique Opening in Madeira
In 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 (his initials and shirt number) on the island of Madeira.
2007: C.D. Nacional renames its youth campus
In 2007, C.D. Nacional renamed its youth campus Cristiano Ronaldo Campus Futebol (Cristiano Ronaldo Football Campus).
2007: Personal Awards and Ballon d'Or Runner-Up
In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo amassed numerous personal awards, including PFA and FWA honors, was named runner-up for the 2007 Ballon d'Or, and came third in the running for the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year award.
2007: First Ballon d'Or
In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo earned his first Ballon d'Or at age 23 after his performance in the 2007-08 season.
2007: Moments Autobiography Published
In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo's autobiography, titled Moments, was published.
January 2008: First Hat-Trick for Manchester United
On 12 January 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a 6–0 win against Newcastle United.
July 2008: Libel Damages over Drinking Report
In July 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo received libel damages over a Daily Mirror article that reported him drinking heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury.
2008: CR7 Fashion Boutique Opening in Lisbon
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a second CR7 fashion boutique in Lisbon.
2008: Face of Pro Evolution Soccer
In 2008, Ronaldo appeared on the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer.
2008: Donation to Charity in Madeira
In 2008, Ronaldo donated undisclosed damages from a libel case against The Sun newspaper to a charity in Madeira.
2008: First Ballon d'Or
In 2008, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or by a record-high vote count at age 23.
2008: Best-selling Premier League sports product
In 2008, Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product.
2008: Dropped from Portugal's Starting Line-up
In 2022 World Cup, Following a dispute with manager Fernando Santos, after their last group game against South Korea, Ronaldo was dropped from the starting line-up for Portugal's last 16 match, marking the first time since Euro 2008 that he had not started a game for Portugal in a major international tournament
2008: UEFA Euro 2008
In UEFA Euro 2008, despite scoring eight goals in qualifications, the second-highest tally, 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.
2009: Joins Real Madrid
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a then-record transfer fee of €94 million (£80 million).
2009: Initial Rape Allegation
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo was accused of rape, leading to investigations years later.
2009: Donation for Cancer Center
In 2009, Ronaldo donated £100,000 to the hospital in Madeira that saved his mother's life from cancer, to build a cancer center on the island.
June 2010: Waxwork at Madame Tussauds
In June 2010, Ronaldo was represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London.
June 2010: Birth of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
On 17 June 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo became a father to a son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., who was born in the United States. Ronaldo has full custody of the child and has not publicly revealed the identity of the mother.
2010: Ranked Second Highest-Paid Athlete
From 2010 to 2019, Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes' list of the decade's highest-paid athletes, behind Floyd Mayweather Jr.
2010: 2010 Settlement
In 2010, a settlement between Cristiano Ronaldo and his accuser was made in 2010.
2010: Given No. 7 shirt
In 2010, following Raúl's departure, Cristiano Ronaldo was given the No. 7 shirt for the 2010–11 season.
2010: Support for Madeira Flood Victims
In 2010, in support of the victims of the Madeira flood, Ronaldo pledged to play in a charity match in Madeira between Primeira Liga club Porto and players from Madeiran-based clubs Marítimo and Nacional.
2010: Went trophyless for the first time since 2010
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo went trophyless for the first time since 2010, as Manchester United finished in a disappointing sixth place.
September 2011: Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit Film Release
In September 2011, Castrol produced the television film Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit, in which Cristiano Ronaldo was physically and mentally tested; his performance was scrutinized by world media.
December 2011: Heads Up with Cristiano iPhone Game Launch
In December 2011, Cristiano Ronaldo launched an iPhone game called Heads Up with Cristiano, created by developer RockLive.
2011: Runner-up in FIFA Ballon d'Or
In 2011, Cristiano Ronaldo finished as runner-up to Lionel Messi in the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or after scoring 60 goals across all competitions and leading Madrid to their first league title in four years.
2011: Tax Evasion Investigation Start
In 2011, Cristiano Ronaldo was investigated for tax evasion, the investigations led to charges in 2017.
2011: Record-Breaking La Liga Season
In the 2011-12 season, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win La Liga with a record-breaking 100 points.
March 2012: Scored 100th league goal for Madrid
On March 24, 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th league goal for Madrid in a 5–1 win over Real Sociedad, breaking the previous club record.
November 2012: Nike Mercurial Vapor CR7 edition
Since November 2012, Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial Vapor personalised CR7 edition.
December 2012: Joins FIFA's "11 for Health" Programme
In December 2012, Ronaldo joined FIFA's "11 for Health" programme to raise awareness among kids of how to avoid drug addiction, HIV, malaria, and obesity.
2012: Named in Euro Team of the Tournament
At Euro 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the team of the tournament.
2012: Most dangerous footballer search
Computer security company McAfee produced a 2012 report ranking footballers by the probability of an internet search for their name leading to an unsafe website, with Ronaldo's name first on the list.
2012: First time as captain for Madrid
In 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo captained Madrid for the first time in an official match on January 6, scoring twice to lead Madrid to a 4–3 win over Sociedad.
2012: Ronaldo comments on his rivalry with Messi
In 2012, Ronaldo commented on his rivalry with Messi, acknowledging the competition between them while Messi denied any rivalry, attributing it to media pressure. Ronaldo stated they don't have a personal relationship but hopes they can view the rivalry positively in the future.
2012: Entered Forbes Top 10
In 2012, Ronaldo entered Forbes' top 10 highest-paid athletes list since the ranking's inception.
2012: Madrid won their first La Liga title since 2012
In the 2016-17 season, Madrid won their first La Liga title since 2012. He finished the season with 42 goals in all competitions.
January 2013: Becomes Save the Children's Global Artist Ambassador
In January 2013, Ronaldo became Save the Children's new Global Artist Ambassador, with the goal of helping to fight child hunger and obesity.
March 2013: Ambassador for Mangrove Care Forum Bali
In March 2013, Ronaldo agreed to be the ambassador for the Mangrove Care Forum Bali in Indonesia, an organisation aiming to raise awareness of mangrove conservation.
October 2013: Blatter's Comments and Ronaldo's Response
In October 2013, during a debate at Oxford Union, FIFA president Sepp Blatter made disparaging comments about Ronaldo, leading to a demand and receipt of an apology from Real Madrid. Ronaldo responded with a mock-salute celebration after scoring a penalty against Sevilla.
November 2013: CR7 Underwear and Sock Line Release
In November 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo, in partnership with JBS Textile Group and Richard Chai, released a range of underwear and sock line under his CR7 brand.
December 2013: Viva Ronaldo Social Network Launch
In December 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo launched Viva Ronaldo, a dedicated social networking website and app.
December 2013: Opens Museu CR7
In December 2013, Ronaldo opened a museum, Museu CR7, in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, to house trophies and memorabilia. The museum is an official sponsor of the local football team União da Madeira.
December 2013: Waxwork at Madrid Wax Museum
In December 2013, another waxwork of Ronaldo was presented at the Madrid Wax Museum.
2013: Adapting his Style
From 2013 onwards, under manager Carlo Ancelotti, Ronaldo effectively adapted his style to the physical effects of ageing 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: Ronaldo's "Siu" Celebration
In 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo started performing his signature "Siu" goal celebration, involving a jump, turn, and spread-eagled landing, accompanied by exclaiming "Sí". This celebration became widely imitated and iconic.
2013: Won FIFA Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year
In 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the first time in his career, with 69 goals scored in 2013.
2013: Highest Recorded Jump in Football History
In 2013, Ronaldo achieved the highest recorded jump in football history, measuring 2.93 metres (9 ft 7 in), during a match against Manchester United while playing for Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
2013: Face of Pro Evolution Soccer
In 2013, Ronaldo appeared on the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer.
May 2014: Most Marketable Football Player
In May 2014, Repucom named Ronaldo the most marketable and most recognized football player in the world.
June 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet Documentary Release
In June 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet, a documentary narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, was released via Vimeo.
July 2014: CR7 Fashion Brand Expansion
In July 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo expanded his CR7 fashion brand by launching a line of premium shirts and shoes.
December 2014: Unveiling of Bronze Statue
In December 2014, a bronze statue of Ronaldo, designed by Ricardo Madeira Veloso, was unveiled in Funchal.
2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
During qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo scored eight goals. Despite this, Portugal did not qualify directly; Ronaldo scored all four goals against Sweden in the play-off to qualify. At the tournament in Brazil, Ronaldo assisted a last-minute 2–2 equaliser against the United States, and scored an 80th-minute winner in a 2–1 win over Ghana.
2014: Champions League Win
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo was at the forefront of Real Madrid's Champions League win.
2014: Tax Evasion Investigation End
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo's tax evasion investigation concluded and the tax evasion charge was made in 2017
2014: Named in Time 100
In 2014, Ronaldo was named in the Time 100, Time's annual list of the most influential people in the world.
2014: Named Among the 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Time included Cristiano Ronaldo on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2014: Received 2014 Ballon d'Or
In 2014, after winning the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo received the 2014 Ballon d'Or, joining Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini and Marco van Basten as a three-time recipient.
January 2015: End of Relationship with Irina Shayk
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 Ronaldo.
September 2015: Legacy Fragrance Release
In September 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo released his own fragrance, "Legacy", in partnership with Eden Parfums.
September 2015: Became 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.
November 2015: Ronaldo Documentary Film Release
On 9 November 2015, a documentary film directed by Anthony Wonke about Cristiano Ronaldo's life and career, titled Ronaldo, was released.
2015: UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year
In 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year.
2015: Most Charitable Sportsperson
In 2015, Ronaldo was named the world's most charitable sportsperson after donating £5 million to relief efforts after the earthquake in Nepal.
2015: Second Best-Selling Shirt Worldwide
In 2015, Ronaldo's number 7 Real Madrid shirt was the second best-selling worldwide, after Messi's number 10 Barcelona shirt.
June 2016: Sponsorship Earnings on Social Media
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Ronaldo's sponsors earned $936 million in media value across his social media accounts.
June 2016: Donation of Champions League Bonus
In June 2016, Ronaldo donated his entire €600,000 Champions League bonus after Real Madrid won the competition.
July 2016: Madeira Airport Renamed
On July 23, 2016, Madeira Airport in Funchal was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, leading to local debate.
2016: Ballon d'Or win
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo won another Ballon d'Or.
2016: Won Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2016 Ballon d'Or, his fourth, and the inaugural 2016 The Best FIFA Men's Player award.
2016: Most Famous Athlete
In 2016, ESPN named Cristiano Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete, a title he held until 2019.
2016: Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2016, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2016: Forbes' Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2016, Forbes ranked Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete in the world, with earnings of $88 million.
2016: UEFA Euro 2016 Victory and Ballon d'Or
In 2016, Ronaldo led Portugal to their first-ever trophy at the UEFA Euro 2016, although he was subbed off in the 25th minute in the final against hosts France. He received the Silver Boot as the second-highest goalscorer, which gave him his fourth Ballon d'Or later that year.
2016: Goalscoring Record
In 2016, Ronaldo reached the same goalscoring record as in 2023.
2016: Reached 100 goals in UEFA club competition
In April 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to reach 100 goals in UEFA club competition.
March 2017: Unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport
On March 29, 2017, the rebranded Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport was unveiled, including a bust of Ronaldo which was met with controversy due to its lack of likeness.
April 2017: Rape Allegation Investigation by Las Vegas Police
In April 2017, it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo was being investigated by the Las Vegas Police Department for a 2009 rape allegation.
June 2017: Sponsorship Earnings on Social Media
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Ronaldo's sponsors earned $936 million in media value across his social media accounts.
June 2017: Birth of Twins via Surrogacy
In 2017, on 8 June 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo became a father to twins, born in the United States via surrogacy.
July 2017: Tax Evasion Charge
In July 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo was charged with fraudulently evading almost €15 million in tax between 2011 and 2014, a claim he denied.
November 2017: Birth of Daughter with Georgina Rodríguez
On 12 November 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodríguez gave birth to a daughter.
2017: Ballon d'Or win
In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo secured another Ballon d'Or.
2017: Awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player award and Ballon d'Or
In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player award for the second consecutive year and won the 2017 Ballon d'Or for the fifth time on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
2017: Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2017, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2017: Forbes' Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2017, Forbes ranked Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete in the world, with earnings of $93 million.
2017: Free-Roaming Centre Forward
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.
April 2018: Scored bicycle kick against Juventus
On April 3, 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo scored an acrobatic bicycle kick in a 3–0 away win against Juventus in the quarter-finals of the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, garnering a standing ovation.
June 2018: Suspended Jail Sentence and Fine for Tax Fraud
In June 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo was given a two-year suspended jail sentence and fined €18.8 million (later reduced to €16.8 million) after reaching a deal with Spanish authorities for tax fraud. The sentence was served under probation.
June 2018: New Bust Unveiled
In June 2018, a new bust of Ronaldo, created by a Spanish sculptor, was shown to the public, after the first one was ridiculed.
September 2018: Civil Lawsuit Filed in Nevada
In September 2018, the woman who accused Cristiano Ronaldo of rape filed a civil lawsuit in Nevada.
2018: Prolific World Cup Campaign
During the 2018 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo had his most prolific World Cup campaign with four goals.
2018: Joined Juventus
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus for €100 million and on August 18, 2018, Ronaldo made his debut in a 3–2 away win against Chievo Verona.
2018: Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2018, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
2018: Most Influential Person 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 for 2018.
2018: 2018 World Cup Hat-trick and Record
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. In the following match, Ronaldo scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Morocco, breaking Puskás' record as the highest European goalscorer of all time, with 85 international goals.
2018: Won the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana
On January 16, 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juventus, the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana, after scoring the only goal against AC Milan.
January 2019: Won first trophy with Juventus
On January 16, 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juventus, the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana, after 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 Cristiano Ronaldo over rape allegations, citing insufficient evidence.
August 2019: Ronaldo and Messi Reflect on Rivalry
In August 2019, during an interview before the UEFA Men's Player of the Year announcement, Ronaldo stated that his rivalry with Messi pushed them both, considering it a positive part of football history.
2019: Ranked Second Highest-Paid Athlete
From 2010 to 2019, Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes' list of the decade's highest-paid athletes, behind Floyd Mayweather Jr.
2019: UEFA Nations League win
In 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo won the UEFA Nations League.
2019: End of Reign as Most Famous Athlete
In 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo's reign as ESPN's most famous athlete ended.
2019: Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2019, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete.
January 2020: Scored First Serie A Hat-Trick
On January 6, 2020, Cristiano 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 Academy Renamed
On September 21, 2020, Sporting CP's football academy in Alcochete was renamed Academia Cristiano Ronaldo.
2020: Euro Top Scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo received the Golden Boot as the top scorer of Euro 2020.
2020: Ballon d'Or Dream Team
In 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team.
2020: Euro 2020 Golden Boot
In 2020, Ronaldo received the Golden Boot as top scorer of Euro 2020. Ronaldo also became the first player to score at five European Championships.
March 2021: Scored in his 600th league match
On March 2, 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in a 3–0 win over Spezia in his 600th league match, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons in the top five leagues of Europe.
August 2021: Re-signed with Manchester United
On August 27, 2021, Manchester United announced they had reached an agreement with Juventus to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
October 2021: Lawsuit Dismissal Recommendation
In October 2021, federal magistrate judge Daniel Albregts recommended that the lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo be dismissed due to the woman's lawyer's unethical use of Football Leaks documents.
2021: FIFA Achievement Award
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo received a special award for Outstanding Career Achievement by FIFA.
2021: Returns to Manchester United
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United.
2021: Mother's interview for Sporting TV
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, mentioned in an interview with Sporting TV that her son would have been a bricklayer if he had not become a professional footballer.
2021: Sportico's Third Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2021, Sportico named Ronaldo the third highest-paid athlete, with earnings of $120 million.
2021: Woman Seeks Damages from Ronaldo
In 2021, The Daily Mirror, citing court documents, reported that the woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape sought £56 million in damages from him.
February 2022: Scored first goal of the year
In February 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Manchester United's 2–0 win at home versus Brighton & Hove Albion on February 15, 2022, his first in the new year.
June 2022: Rape Lawsuit Dismissed with Prejudice
In June 2022, the woman's rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo was dismissed with prejudice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, due to the lawyer's unethical use of privileged documents.
December 2022: Joined Al-Nassr
On December 30, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025.
2022: Fifth World Cup Appearance
Cristiano Ronaldo played in his fifth World Cup at the 2022 World Cup.
2022: Loss of Male Twin During Childbirth
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were expecting twins. The male twin died during childbirth while the female twin survived.
2022: Sportico's Third Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2022, Sportico named Ronaldo the third highest-paid athlete, with earnings of $115 million.
2022: First Player to Score 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: Made debut for Al-Nassr
On January 22, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Al-Nassr as club captain, playing the full 90 minutes.
March 2023: Most Capped Male Footballer of All Time
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, after 15 years of competition, Ronaldo declared his rivalry with Messi as "over" and "gone".
October 2023: Investment in Medialivre
Since 26 October 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, through his Portuguese company Expressão Livre, is part of a group of investors who are the new owners of Medialivre (Correio da Manhã, Record and Jornal de Negócios publisher).
2023: Forbes' Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2023, Forbes ranked Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete in the world, with earnings of $275 million.
2023: Confirmation of "Siu" Meaning
In 2023, Ronaldo confirmed that the phrase "Siu" is derived from Portuguese 'sim', meaning "yes", clarifying that "Siuuu" simply means yes, but "meaning it very strongly".
2023: Top Scorer in 2023
In 2023, Ronaldo scored 54 goals in all competitions for Al-Nassr and Portugal, making him the outright top scorer, reaching the same goalscoring record as in 2016.
2023: Awarded Medal of Honor of the City
In 2023, the Lisbon City Council approved awarding Cristiano Ronaldo the Medal of Honor of the City, recognizing his passion for the city.
May 2024: Breaks Saudi Pro League Goal Record
On 27 May 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. He also became the first footballer to finish as top scorer in four different leagues: the English, Spanish, Italian and Saudi leagues.
August 2024: Fastest Growing YouTube Channel
On August 21, 2024, Ronaldo's YouTube channel, UR · Cristiano, became the fastest to reach 1 million subscribers (in 90 minutes) and also the fastest to reach 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50 million subscribers.
2024: UEFA Award for Top Scorer
In 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo received the Champions League All-Time Top Scorer award by UEFA.
2024: League's Top Scorer for a Second Time
In 2024, Ronaldo finished the 2024–25 season with 25 league goals, becoming the league's top scorer for a second consecutive time.
2024: Sportico's Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2024, Sportico named Ronaldo the highest-paid athlete, with earnings of $260 million.
2024: First Player to Feature in Six European Championships
In Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic, Ronaldo became the first player to feature in six European Championships, having previously been the first player to appear in five.
August 2025: Engagement Announcement
On 11 August 2025, Georgina Rodríguez announced her engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo via Instagram.
November 2025: Wish to Meet Donald Trump
In a November 2025 interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo stated a wish to meet with U.S. president Donald Trump, citing his admiration for Trump's ability to "make things happen" and his desire to discuss world peace.
December 2025: Participation in Fast X: Part 2 Confirmed
In December 2025, it was confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in the film Fast X: Part 2, from the Fast & Furious franchise.
2025: UEFA Nations League win
In 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo won the UEFA Nations League.
2025: Forbes' Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2025, Forbes ranked Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete in the world, with earnings of $275 million.
2025: Contract End with Al-Nassr
On December 30, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025.
February 2026: Acquisition of UD Almería Ownership Stake
On 26 February 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 25% ownership stake in Spanish club UD Almería as part of his investment activities through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of CR7 S.A.
2026: Record Goals in World Cup Qualifying
On 14 October, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ronaldo scored twice in a 2–2 draw against Hungary , reaching a record 41 goals in World Cup qualifying.
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