Cristiano Ronaldo Short biography
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and model widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Beyond his extraordinary athletic achievements, Ronaldo's personal life has also been the subject of much attention and interest.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is the youngest child of José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener, and Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros, a cook. Ronaldo has three older siblings: Elma and Katia, sisters, and Hugo, a brother.
Ronaldo's family was not wealthy, and he grew up in modest conditions. However, his mother recognized his passion for football early on and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. At the age of eight, Ronaldo joined the amateur football team Andorinha, where his talent quickly became evident.
Ronaldo's personal life has been in the spotlight throughout his career. He has been linked to several high-profile romances, including models and actresses. In 2010, Ronaldo became a father to a son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., with a former partner. The identity of the child's mother remains private.
In 2016, Ronaldo began dating Georgina Rodríguez, a Spanish model and dancer. The couple welcomed their first child together, Alana Martina, in November 2017. In 2022, they announced the birth of twins, Eva Maria dos Santos Aveiro and Mateo Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.