Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Madeira, Portugal. Many people think that Ronaldo is his surname but it isn't. Actually, Ronaldo is his second name and dos Santos Aveiro his real surname. His father chose this second name in honour to his favourite actor and President of the US, Ronald Reagan.
Ronaldo has been playing football since he was three. He first played for an amateur team, Andorinha. But soon, important Portuguese teams started to be interested in him and he signed for CD Nacional and later for Sporting.
Now, Ronaldo is playing for the Manchester United. He became the first's team Portuguese player. On his arrival, he was handed shirt number 7. This number has belonged to the greatest Manchester's legends: Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckam.
He has just won the UEFA Champions league with his team though he failed a penalty. At the moment, he is playing the Euro with the Portuguese National team.
On June 5, 2008, Ronaldo declared his desire to move to Real Madrid if Madrid still paid the money they offered earlier in the year. He also stated he will speak more of the situation but not until after Euro 2008.
What do you think? Will Cristiano Ronaldo play in the Spanish League next year?
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