Childhood and Education Journey of Cristiano Ronaldo in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Cristiano Ronaldo. From birth to education, explore key events.

Cristiano Ronaldo, often nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer recognized as one of the greatest players in history. He currently plays for and captains Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. His numerous individual accolades include five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. Throughout his career, he has won 34 trophies, including five UEFA Champions Leagues and a UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds records for most Champions League goals and assists, European Championship goals and assists, international appearances, and international goals. He's the only player to score 100 goals with four different clubs and is the all-time top goalscorer with over 900 senior career goals.

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February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo's Birth

In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born as a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for, and captains, both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

1992: Plays for Andorinha

From 1992 to 1995, as a child, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha.

1995: Plays for Andorinha

From 1992 to 1995, as a child, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha.

2004: Ronaldo aids Aceh tsunami relief

Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Cristiano Ronaldo visited Aceh, Indonesia, after seeing a survivor wearing a Portuguese football shirt, to raise funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction.

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, when Ronaldo was 20 years old.

2006: Ronaldo opens CR7 fashion boutique

In 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 (his initials and shirt number) on the island of Madeira.

2007: Publication of Ronaldo's autobiography, "Moments"

In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo's autobiography, titled Moments, was published.

July 2008: Libel damages over Daily Mirror article

In July 2008, Ronaldo received libel damages over a Daily Mirror article that reported him drinking heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury.

2008: Ronaldo opens CR7 fashion boutique in Lisbon

In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo opened a second fashion boutique under the name CR7 (his initials and shirt number) in Lisbon.

June 2010: Birth of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

In 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, as per an agreement with her.

2010: Ronaldo pledges to play in charity match

In support of the victims of the 2010 Madeira flood, Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to play in a charity match in Madeira between Primeira Liga club Porto and players from Madeiran-based clubs Marítimo and Nacional.

December 2011: Ronaldo launches iPhone game "Heads Up with Cristiano"

In December 2011, Cristiano Ronaldo launched an iPhone game called "Heads Up with Cristiano", created by developer RockLive.

January 2013: Ronaldo becomes Save the Children's Global Artist Ambassador

In January 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo became Save the Children's new Global Artist Ambassador, aiming to help fight child hunger and obesity.

March 2013: Ronaldo becomes ambassador for Mangrove Care Forum Bali

In March 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to be the ambassador for the Mangrove Care Forum Bali in Indonesia, aiming to raise awareness of mangrove conservation.

November 2013: Ronaldo co-designs underwear and sock line

In November 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo co-designed a range of underwear and sock line, released in partnership with Scandinavian manufacturer JBS Textile Group and New York fashion designer Richard Chai.

December 2013: Ronaldo launches Viva Ronaldo website and app

In December 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo launched Viva Ronaldo, a dedicated social networking website and app.

December 2013: Ronaldo opens Museu CR7

In December 2013, Cristiano 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.

June 2014: Release of documentary "Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet"

In June 2014, the documentary Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, was released via Vimeo.

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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.

January 2015: End of relationship with Irina Shayk

In January 2015, Ronaldo's five-year relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk came to an end.

September 2015: Ronaldo releases fragrance "Legacy"

In September 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo released his own fragrance, "Legacy", in a partnership with Eden Parfums.

November 2015: Release of documentary "Ronaldo"

On November 9, 2015, the documentary film Ronaldo, directed by Anthony Wonke, about Cristiano Ronaldo's life and career, was released.

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July 2016: Madeira Airport renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport

On July 23, 2016, following Portugal's triumph at Euro 2016, Madeira Airport in Funchal was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, sparking local debate and a petition against the move.

June 2017: Birth of Ronaldo's twins via surrogacy

In June 2017, Ronaldo became a father to twins, who were born in the United States via surrogacy.

November 2017: Birth of daughter with Georgina Rodríguez

In November 2017, Georgina Rodríguez, Ronaldo's partner, gave birth to a daughter.

August 2021: Re-signs with Manchester United

On August 27, 2021, Manchester United announced an agreement with Juventus to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The first 24 hours of Ronaldo's shirt sales broke the all-time record following a transfer, surpassing Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain. Edinson Cavani agreed to switch to 21 and Ronaldo was given the number 7 shirt.

2021: Mother's Interview on Son's Potential Career

In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, stated in an interview for Sporting TV that her son would have been a bricklayer if he had not become a professional football player.

December 2022: Joins Al-Nassr

On December 30, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025. Ronaldo received a salary of €200 million per year, including a guaranteed football salary of €90 million, with commercial and sponsorship deals bringing his total annual salary to €200 million.

2022: Loss of Twin During Childbirth

In 2022, Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were expecting twins. Sadly, the male twin died during childbirth, while the female twin survived.

October 2023: Ronaldo invests in Medialivre

Since October 26 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, through Portuguese company Expressão Livre, is part of the group of investors that are the new owners of Medialivre (Correio da Manhã, Record and Jornal de Negócios publisher).

2023: Ronaldo confirms the origin of "siu"

In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed in an interview that the phrase "siu" is derived from the Portuguese word sim, meaning yes, which he has been using for almost a decade, explaining it simply means 'yes, but meaning it very strongly'.