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Ronaldo is Born
Cristiano Ronaldo is born in Madeira, Portugal. -
Ronaldo makes his career debut with Sporting Lisbon
Ronaldo plays in his first professional game as a 17 year old with Sporting Lisbon. Note* There was not a documented date of the actual game, so i used september 1 as a reasonable date in 2002. -
Signs with Manchester United
Cristiano signs a 12.24 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United. This is where his career really begins to take off. -
Plays in the Euro 2004 final, and loses to Greece
After the game, he is caught crying for all the cameras to see, as Portugal loses a heartbreaking game, 1-0, to Greece. -
Ronaldo's Dad Dies
Cristiano Ronaldo's father dies of an alchohol related-liver condition. Ronaldo is only 20 at the time, and his brother is hooked on drugs, so it is a rough time. -
Named FIFA Player of the Year
At a Gala Ceremony in Zurich, FIFA announces that he is the FIFA Player of the Year. -
Wins Barclays Premier League
Along with fellow Manchester United players, Ronaldo wins the Barclays Premier League when they tie Arsenal 0-0, makeing them win the title based on the points. -
Signs with Real Madrid
Ronaldo signs a record breaking bid on 80 million from Real Madrid. -
Ronaldo becomes a father with Irina Shayk
Ronaldo's wife, Irina, has their baby Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. It is Ronaldo's first child.
