Cristiano Ronaldo, often nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned as one of the greatest players of all time. Currently playing for Al Nassr and captaining the Portugal national team, he's celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and overall skill. His accomplishments include five Ballon d'Or awards, multiple UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and numerous league titles, including five UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo holds records for most goals and assists in the Champions League and European Championship, as well as most international appearances and goals. He is the all-time leading goalscorer in football, having scored over 900 career goals.
1948: Age Milestone
On July 20, 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.
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1968: Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo became United's first Ballon d'Or winner since Best in 1968, and the first Premier League player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year.
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February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo's Birth
In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born as Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
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February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo's Birth
In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro.
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1992: Plays for Andorinha
From 1992, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha until 1995, where his father was the kit man.
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1995: Plays for Andorinha
Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha until 1995, where his father was the kit man.
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1997: Signed by Sporting CP
In 1997, aged 12, Cristiano Ronaldo went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, who signed him for £1,500.
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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.
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August 2003: Debut for Portugal
In August 2003, at the age of 18, Ronaldo debuted for Portugal as a substitute against Kazakhstan.
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August 2003: Signs with Manchester United
On 12 August 2003, Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo for £12 million.
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August 2003: Debut for Manchester United
On 16 August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut as a substitute in a 4–0 home win over Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.
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August 2003: Sporting defeats United
On 6 August 2003, Sporting defeated Manchester United 3-1, and Alex Ferguson decided to acquire Ronaldo on a permanent move urgently.
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2003: Move to Manchester United
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo began playing for Manchester United, winning the FA cup in his first season.
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2003: International Debut for Portugal
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal at 18.
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May 2004: Scored First Red Card
On 15 May 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal and later received the first red card of his career.
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2004: Matches of 2004-05 Season
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.
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2004: Ronaldo's Aid After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Ronaldo visited Aceh, Indonesia, to raise funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction after seeing an eight-year-old boy survivor wearing a Portuguese football shirt.
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September 2005: Death of Ronaldo's Father
In September 2005, Ronaldo's father, José, passed away at the age of 52 due to complications from alcoholism-related liver disease.
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2005: Matches of 2004-05 Season
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.
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2005: Rape Allegation Investigation
In 2005, Ronaldo was investigated by the British Crown Prosecution Service following a rape allegation. The investigation concluded without prosecution after the accusers withdrew their claims due to lack of evidence.
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2006: Involvement in World Cup Incident
During his third season, in 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in an incident at the FIFA World Cup where club teammate Wayne Rooney was sent off, and he publicly asked for a transfer.
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2006: Ronaldo Opens CR7 Fashion Boutique
In 2006, Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 on the island of Madeira.
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2006: Personal Awards
In the 2006–07 season, Cristiano Ronaldo won 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.
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2007: C.D. Nacional Renames Youth Campus
In 2007, C.D. Nacional renamed its youth campus Cristiano Ronaldo Campus Futebol (Cristiano Ronaldo Football Campus).
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2007: Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player Nominations
In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo was named runner-up for the Ballon d'Or and came third in the running for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
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2007: Ronaldo's Autobiography Published
In 2007, Ronaldo's autobiography, titled Moments, was published.
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January 2008: First Hat-Trick for United
On 12 January 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a 6–0 win against Newcastle United.
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July 2008: Assumed Captaincy of National Team
In July 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo became the captain of the Portugal national team.
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July 2008: Libel Damages Received
In July 2008, Ronaldo received libel damages in response to a Daily Mirror article that falsely reported him drinking heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury.
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2008: Ronaldo Donates Libel Case Damages to Charity
In 2008, Ronaldo donated the damages from a libel case against The Sun newspaper to a charity in Madeira.
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2008: Ronaldo Opens Second CR7 Boutique
In 2008, Ronaldo opened a second CR7 fashion boutique in Lisbon.
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2008: First Ballon d'Or
In 2008, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or by a record-high vote count at age 23.
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2008: Ronaldo's Manchester United Shirt Sales
In 2008, Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product.
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2008: UEFA Euro 2008
In 2008, ahead of UEFA Euro 2008, Ronaldo wore the number 7 shirt. Despite scoring eight goals in qualifications, he scored only one goal in the finals, netting the second goal of Portugal's 3–1 win against the Czech Republic. Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 3–2 loss to Germany.
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2008: Dropped from Starting Line-Up
In 2022, 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.
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2008: Ronaldo Featured on Pro Evolution Soccer Cover
Ronaldo appeared on the cover of the 2008 edition of Pro Evolution Soccer.
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2009: Transfer to Real Madrid
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid for €94 million, making it the most expensive football transfer at the time.
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2009: Transferred to Real Madrid
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for a then world record £80 million.
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2009: Ronaldo Donates to Hospital in Madeira
In 2009, Ronaldo donated £100,000 to the hospital in Madeira that saved his mother's life, to build a cancer center.
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June 2010: Ronaldo Represented as Waxwork at Madame Tussauds London
In June 2010, Ronaldo became the fourth footballer to be represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London.
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June 2010: Ronaldo Becomes a Father
On 17 June 2010, Ronaldo's first son was born in the United States; he has full custody and has not revealed the mother's identity.
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2010: Went trophyless for the first time since 2010
At the end of the 2022 season, Ronaldo went trophyless for the first time since 2010.
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2010: Ronaldo's Earnings from 2010 to 2019
From 2010 to 2019, Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes list of the decade's highest-paid athletes.
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2010: Ronaldo Pledges Support for Madeira Flood Victims
In 2010, Ronaldo pledged to play in a charity match in Madeira to support the victims of the Madeira flood.
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2010: Given No. 7 for the 2010–11 season
In 2010, Ronaldo was given the No. 7 jersey following Raúl's departure. He scored 53 goals, helping Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey.
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2010: 2010 World Cup
In the 2010 World Cup, Ronaldo scored only one goal. Despite this, he was named man of the match in all three group stage matches.
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September 2011: Release of Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit
In September 2011, Ronaldo's sponsor Castrol produced the television film Ronaldo: Tested to the Limit, which tested him physically and mentally.
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December 2011: Ronaldo Launches iPhone Game
In December 2011, Ronaldo launched an iPhone game called Heads Up with Cristiano, created by developer RockLive.
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2011: Runner-up in the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or
In 2011, Ronaldo scored 60 goals across all competitions, leading Real Madrid to their first league title in four years. He finished as runner-up to Lionel Messi in the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or.
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March 2012: Scored 100th league goal for Madrid
On March 24, 2012, Ronaldo scored his 100th league goal for Real Madrid in a 5–1 win over Real Sociedad, breaking the previous club record held by Ferenc Puskás.
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November 2012: Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial Vapor CR7 Edition
Since November 2012, Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial Vapor personalised CR7 edition football boots.
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December 2012: Ronaldo 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 steer clear of conditions including drug addiction, HIV, malaria, and obesity.
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2012: Captained Madrid for the first time
Following the 2012–13 winter break, Ronaldo captained Real Madrid for the first time in an official match on January 6, scoring twice to secure a 4–3 win over Sociedad.
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2012: Champions League Top Scorer
From 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo was the Champions League's top scorer for six consecutive seasons between 2012 and 2018.
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2012: Ronaldo comments on Messi Rivalry
In 2012, Ronaldo commented on the rivalry with Messi, stating that they push each other in competition and that it's a positive thing. He also mentioned they don't have a relationship outside of football but hopes they can laugh about it in the future. The two players representing rival clubs, face each other at least twice every season in El Clásico.
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2012: Ronaldo's Name Linked to Unsafe Websites
In 2012, a McAfee report ranked footballers by the probability of an internet search for their name leading to an unsafe website, with Ronaldo's name first on the list.
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2012: Real Madrid first La Liga title
In the 2016-2017 season Real Madrid won their first La Liga title since 2012.
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January 2013: Ronaldo Becomes Save the Children's Global Artist Ambassador
In January 2013, Ronaldo became Save the Children's new Global Artist Ambassador, to help fight child hunger and obesity.
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March 2013: Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador for The Mangrove Care Forum in Indonesia
In March 2013, Ronaldo agreed to be the ambassador for The Mangrove Care Forum in Indonesia, an organisation aiming to raise awareness of mangrove conservation.
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November 2013: Ronaldo Launches Underwear and Sock Line
In November 2013, Ronaldo co-designed a range of underwear and sock line with JBS Textile Group and Richard Chai.
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December 2013: Ronaldo Launches Social Networking Website and App
In December 2013, Ronaldo launched Viva Ronaldo, a dedicated social networking website and app.
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December 2013: Ronaldo Opens Museu CR7 in Funchal
In December 2013, Ronaldo opened a museum, Museu CR7, in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, to house trophies and memorabilia.
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December 2013: Waxwork Presented at the Madrid Wax Museum
In December 2013, another waxwork of Ronaldo was presented at the Madrid Wax Museum.
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2013: Adaptation as Goalscoring Winger
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.
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2013: Ballon d'Or Award
In 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo won one of his back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards in 2013 and 2014.
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2013: Highest Recorded Jump
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.
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2013: Won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or
In 2013, Ronaldo won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the first time in his career, scoring 69 goals during the year.
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2013: Ronaldo's Combined Income
In 2013-14, Ronaldo's combined income from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements was $73 million.
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2013: First "Siu" Celebration
In August 2013, Ronaldo gave Madrid a 2–1 lead with a free kick when he headed in a cross from Isco, helping Madrid beat Chelsea 3–1 to claim the International Champions Cup and celebrating with his first "Siuuu".
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2013: "Siu" Celebration
Since Ronaldo first performed the gesture in 2013, it has been widely imitated by athletes and personalities both in and outside of football when celebrating scoring in respective sports or a significant achievement, and is widely regarded as the most iconic association football celebration of all time.
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2013: Ronaldo Ranked as Marketable Athlete
SportsPro rated him the eighth most marketable athlete in 2013.
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May 2014: Ronaldo Named Most Marketable Football Player
In May 2014, Repucom named Ronaldo the most marketable and most recognised football player in the world.
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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.
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July 2014: Ronaldo Expands CR7 Fashion Brand
In July 2014, Ronaldo expanded his CR7 fashion brand by launching a line of premium shirts and shoes.
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December 2014: Bronze Statue of Ronaldo Unveiled in Funchal
On 21 December 2014, a bronze statue of Ronaldo, designed by artist Ricardo Madeira Veloso, was unveiled in Funchal.
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2014: Received the 2014 Ballon d'Or
After winning the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup, Ronaldo received the 2014 Ballon d'Or, joining Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten as a three-time recipient.
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2014: Champions League Win
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo contributed to Real Madrid winning one of their four Champions League titles between 2014 and 2018.
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2014: Most Influential People in the World
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo was included on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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2014: Ronaldo 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.
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2014: Ronaldo's Combined Income
In 2014-15, Ronaldo's combined income from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements was $79 million.
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January 2015: Ronaldo Ends Relationship with Irina Shayk
In January 2015, Ronaldo's five-year relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk ended.
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June 2015: Galaxy Named After Ronaldo
In June 2015, astronomers discovered a galaxy which they named Cosmos Redshift 7 (CR7) in tribute to Ronaldo.
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September 2015: Ronaldo Releases "Legacy" Fragrance
In September 2015, Ronaldo released his own fragrance, "Legacy", in partnership with Eden Parfums.
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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's record.
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November 2015: Release of Ronaldo Documentary
On 9 November 2015, a documentary film directed by Anthony Wonke about Ronaldo's life and career, titled Ronaldo, was released.
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2015: Best Portuguese Player of All Time
In 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo was named the best Portuguese player of all time by the Portuguese Football Federation.
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2015: Ronaldo Named World's Most Charitable Sportsperson
In 2015, Ronaldo was named the world's most charitable sportsperson after donating £5 million to the relief effort after the earthquake in Nepal.
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2015: Ronaldo's Real Madrid Shirt Sales
In 2015, Ronaldo's number 7 Real Madrid shirt was the second best-selling worldwide, after Messi's number 10 Barcelona shirt.
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2015: Ronaldo's Combined Income
In 2015-16, Ronaldo's total income was $88 million from his salary and endorsements.
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June 2016: Sponsors Earned Media Value Across Ronaldo's Accounts
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Ronaldo's sponsors earned $936 million in media value across his accounts.
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June 2016: Ronaldo Donates Champions League Bonus
In June 2016, Ronaldo donated his entire €600,000 Champions League bonus after Real Madrid won the competition.
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2016: Highest-Paid Athlete by Forbes
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
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2016: Ballon d'Or Award
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo won one of his back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards in 2016 and 2017.
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2016: Ronaldo Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2016, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete, a title he held for multiple years.
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2016: Ronaldo Tops Forbes List of Highest-Earning Athletes
In 2016, Ronaldo became the first footballer to top the Forbes list of highest-earning athletes, with a total income of $88 million in 2015–16.
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2016: Top Scorer in 2016
In 2023, Ronaldo scored 54 goals in all competitions for Al-Nassr and Portugal, making him the outright top scorer in 2023, reaching the same goalscoring record as in 2016.
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2016: Reached 100 goals in UEFA club competition
In April 2016, Ronaldo became the first player to reach 100 goals in UEFA club competition, scoring both goals in a 2–1 away win against Bayern in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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March 2017: Unveiling of Rebranded Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport
In March 2017, the rebranded Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport was unveiled, including a bust of his head, which was controversial due to its likeness.
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April 2017: Las Vegas Police Investigate Rape Allegation
In April 2017, the Las Vegas Police Department initiated an investigation into an allegation that Ronaldo raped a woman in 2009.
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June 2017: Ronaldo Becomes Father to Twins
On 8 June 2017, Ronaldo became a father to twins, born in the United States via surrogacy.
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July 2017: Tax Fraud Charges
In July 2017, Ronaldo faced charges for allegedly evading nearly €15 million in taxes between 2011 and 2014, allegations he initially denied.
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November 2017: Birth of Ronaldo's Daughter
On 12 November 2017, Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodríguez gave birth to a daughter.
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2017: Highest-Paid Athlete by Forbes
In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
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2017: Ballon d'Or Award
In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo won one of his back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards in 2016 and 2017.
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2017: Ronaldo Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2017, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete, a title he held for multiple years.
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2017: Awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player award for the second consecutive year
On October 23, 2017, Ronaldo was awarded The Best FIFA Men's Player award for the second consecutive year. A day later, Ronaldo won the 2017 Ballon d'Or, receiving his fifth award.
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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.
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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) for tax evasion after reaching an agreement with Spanish authorities.
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June 2018: New Bust of Ronaldo Unveiled
On 15 June 2018, a new bust of Ronaldo, commissioned by Bleacher Report and created by a Spanish sculptor, was shown to the public, following controversy over the original bust's likeness.
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September 2018: Civil Lawsuit Filed for Rape Allegation
In September 2018, a civil lawsuit was filed in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of rape.
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2018: Transfer to Juventus
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Juventus for an initial €100 million.
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2018: Ronaldo Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2018, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete, a title he held for multiple years.
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2018: Criticism about Immobility
In 2018, Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian opined that Ronaldo had made Juventus weaker, due to "his relative immobility" in his mid-30s, even if his personal goal-scoring output remained high.
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2018: Joined Juventus
In 2018, Ronaldo joined Juventus for €100 million, which was the highest transfer fee ever for a player over 30 years old. He cited the need for a new challenge as the reason for leaving Real Madrid.
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2018: Joined Juventus
In 2018, Ronaldo joined Juventus for €100 million. The transfer was the highest ever for a player over 30 years old and the highest paid by an Italian club
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2018: Influential People 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.
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2018: 2018 World Cup Hat-Trick
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.
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January 2019: Won the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus
On January 16, 2019, Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juventus, the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana, after scoring the only goal against AC Milan.
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July 2019: Rape Charges Dropped in Las Vegas
In July 2019, Las Vegas prosecutors announced they would not be pressing charges against Cristiano Ronaldo regarding allegations of rape, citing insufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
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August 2019: Ronaldo Discusses Rivalry with Messi
In August 2019, Ronaldo stated that he and Messi pushed each other and that it's good to be part of the history of football.
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2019: Ronaldo's Earnings from 2010 to 2019
From 2010 to 2019, Ronaldo earned €720 million (£615 million), ranking second in Forbes list of the decade's highest-paid athletes.
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2019: World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
From 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo was the world's most famous athlete by ESPN, until 2019.
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2019: Ronaldo Named World's Most Famous Athlete by ESPN
In 2019, ESPN named Ronaldo the world's most famous athlete, a title he held for multiple years.
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January 2020: Scored First Serie A Hat-Trick
On January 6, 2020, Ronaldo scored his first Serie A hat-trick in a 4-0 win against Cagliari.
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September 2020: Sporting CP's Football Academy Renamed Academia Cristiano Ronaldo
On 21 September 2020, Sporting CP's football academy was renamed Academia Cristiano Ronaldo.
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2020: Named to Ballon d'Or Dream Team
In 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team.
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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.
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2020: Golden Boot at Euro
In Euro 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo received the Golden Boot as the top scorer.
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February 2021: Ronaldo Reaches 500 Million Social Media Followers
By February 2021, Ronaldo counted over 500 million total followers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, making him the first person to pass half a billion followers.
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March 2021: Scored in his 600th league match
On March 2, 2021, Ronaldo scored 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 Europe's top five leagues.
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August 2021: Re-signed with Manchester United
On August 27, 2021, Manchester United announced they had reached an agreement with Juventus to re-sign Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa, and medical.
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October 2021: Recommendation to Dismiss Rape Lawsuit
In October 2021, a federal magistrate judge recommended dismissing the rape lawsuit against Ronaldo, citing misconduct by the plaintiff's lawyer in using privileged documents and finding no evidence of intimidation by Ronaldo's legal team.
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2021: FIFA Award for Outstanding Career Achievement
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo received a special award for Outstanding Career Achievement by FIFA.
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2021: Return to Manchester United
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United.
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2021: Dolores Aveiro interview
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, stated in an interview that her son would be a bricklayer if he had not become a professional football player.
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February 2022: Scored first goal of the year
On February 15, 2022, Ronaldo scored in Manchester United's 2–0 win at home versus Brighton & Hove Albion, his first goal in the new year.
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June 2022: Rape Lawsuit Dismissed
In June 2022, the woman's rape lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
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December 2022: Joined Al-Nassr
On December 30, 2022, Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025 with the highest football salary ever.
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2022: Messi Wins 2022 FIFA World Cup
After Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, critics and players opined that Messi settled the debate between the two players.
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2022: Contract Termination
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Manchester United was terminated.
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2022: Death of Ronaldo's Male Twin During Childbirth
In 2022, one of the twins Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were expecting died during childbirth; the female twin survived.
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2022: Scoring at Five World Cups
In the 2022 World Cup, on November 24, Ronaldo became the first player to score at five World Cups, netting a penalty against Ghana.
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January 2023: Ronaldo's Move to Saudi Arabia and Cohabitation Exception
In January 2023, after Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Saudi authorities made an exception to the law prohibiting unmarried couples from living together, allowing Ronaldo and his partner to cohabitate.
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January 2023: Made debut for Al-Nassr
On January 22, 2023, Ronaldo made his debut for Al Nassr, as club captain. His transfer led to a "revolution" in Asian football.
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March 2023: Most Capped Male Footballer
On March 23, 2023, Ronaldo scored a brace against Liechtenstein to earn his 197th overall cap to become the most capped male footballer of all time.
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September 2023: Ronaldo Declares Rivalry with Messi is Over
In September 2023, Ronaldo declared that his rivalry with Messi was over and "gone" after 36 official fixtures and 15 years of sharing the stage.
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October 2023: Ronaldo Invests in Medialivre
Since 26 October 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, through Portuguese company Expressão Livre, is part of a group of investors that are the new owners of Medialivre (Correio da Manhã, Record and Jornal de Negócios publisher).
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2023: Most International Caps
In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo became the player with the most international caps in men's football.
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2023: Signs for Al Nassr
In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr, revolutionising football in Saudi Arabia.
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2023: Highest-Paid Athlete by Forbes
In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
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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 in 2023, reaching the same goalscoring record as in 2016.
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2023: Lisbon City Council Approves Awarding Ronaldo the Medal of Honor
In 2023, the Lisbon City Council approved awarding Ronaldo the Medal of Honor of the City.
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2023: "Siuuu" Meaning
In an interview in 2023, Ronaldo confirmed that the phrase "Siuuu" simply means yes, but "meaning it very strongly".
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April 2024: Scored a bicycle kick against Juventus
On April 3, 2024, Ronaldo scored two goals against Juventus in the Champions League, with his second goal being an acrobatic bicycle kick that garnered a standing ovation.
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May 2024: Surpassed record for most goals in a single Saudi Pro League season
On May 27, 2024, Ronaldo surpassed the record for the most goals scored in a single Saudi Pro League season, with 34 and 35 goals.
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August 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel
After announcing the creation of his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano on August 21, 2024, it became the fastest to reach the 1 million subscribers milestone, doing so in 90 minutes and reaching the most subscribers in Portugal.
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2024: Highest-Paid Athlete by Forbes
In 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes.
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2025: Contract End Date
On December 30, 2022, Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr, signing a contract until 2025
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