[32] During his time with Inter, he scored several goals against city rivals A.C. Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. [55] That same reception was observed at the final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao, where Ronaldo scored to finish his first season with 23 league goals and seal La Liga title for 2003. It was extraordinary. Ronaldo è del segno zodiacale Vergine e lui ora ha 44 anni. Actually, at the time, I thought it was some philosophy, something to that effect. [117] Another Brazilian player, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, now widely known as Ronaldinho, was called Ronaldinho Gaúcho when he joined the Brazilian main national team in 1999. [250], Ronaldo has appeared in a series of Nike commercials. [40], After his move to Milan, Ronaldo joined the list of the few players to have played for both Inter Milan and A.C. Milan in the Derby della Madonnina, and is one of few players to have scored for both rival teams in the Milan derby game (for Inter in the 1998–99 season and for A.C. Milan in the 2006–07 season), the others being players such as Giuseppe Meazza, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Enrico Candiani and Aldo Cevenini. I have seen il Fenomeno do things nobody else has ever done. Poté debuttare subito, ma il primo gol arrivò solo alla seconda giornata di campionato. [56] He also won an Intercontinental Cup in 2002 and Spanish Super Cup in 2003, scoring in both finals. Steve Hatch, Jim Taylor (2009). Such incredible power matched to his technical skills could make him unstoppable. [98] Scoring eight goals in nine matches, his form led to calls for his return to the Brazil national team – nearly 70% of respondents in a poll for the O Globo newspaper voted that he should be reinstated, with the country's president Lula also calling for his immediate return. "Profitable Marketing Communications: A Guide to Marketing Return on Investment". After his move to Milan, Ronaldo joined the list of the few players to have played for both Inter Milan and A.C. Milan in the Derby della Madonnina, and is one of few players to have scored for both rival teams in the Milan derby game (for Inter in the 1998–99 season and for A.C. Milan in the 2006–07 season), the others being players such as Giuseppe Meazza, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Enrico Candiani and Aldo Cevenini. ", "There were two Ronaldos: the one that returned after long-term injury in 2002 was a great goalscorer, but the 1990s version was a great everything. "[127], An inquest was launched in Brazil, with team doctor Lídio Toledo telling the commission "imagine if I stopped Ronaldo playing and Brazil lost. [242] It was controversial with the Catholic Church. 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"[126], Ronaldo scored four goals and made three assists en route to the final,[127][128] scoring once and assisting Bebeto's goal in a 3–0 win against Morocco in the team's second group stage match,[129] netting twice in a 4–1 win against Chile in the round of 16, set–up two goals in Brazil's 3–2 victory over Denmark in the quarter-finals,[127][130] and scored once in the 1–1 draw against the Netherlands in the semi-finals, also netting Brazil's first penalty in the 4–2 shoot–out victory. He was unmarkable. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are ok with it. [241] In 2017 Ronaldo was added as an icon to the Ultimate Team in EA Sports' FIFA video game FIFA 18, receiving a 95 rating along with Brazilian compatriot Pelé, Argentine playmaker Diego Maradona, former Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin and former French star Thierry Henry. Quanto guadagna Cristiano Ronaldo, lo sportivo più pagato al mondo? I think of an action but I can't do it the way I want to. [153] With 10 goals in 15 games, including a goal against Venezuela in the last game to secure first place, Ronaldo was the South American top scorer in Brazil's qualifying campaign. [126] The starting line up without Ronaldo was released to a stunned world media. Da Cristiano Ronaldo a Ciro Immobile. [138], Prior to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo had barely played since rupturing the cruciate ligament in his right knee in April 2000, and he missed Brazil's entire qualification campaign where, in his absence, the team had been poor. [23] He also won La Liga top scorer award in 1997 with 34 goals in 37 games, and the European Golden Shoe. [203], In September 2018, Ronaldo became the majority owner of La Liga club Real Valladolid after buying a 51% controlling stake in the club for €30 million. He did things I'd never seen before. E, Chi è l’attore più ricco di Hollywood? [188][189][190] Highly regarded for his technical ability, Ronaldo was able to use both feet, despite being naturally right footed,[191][192] and is considered one of the most skilful dribblers in the game. [247][248] To celebrate 15 years of the boot, Nike created a Mercurial Vapor IX inspired by the 1998 design, with Phil McCartney, VP of Football Footwear for Nike, stating; "Ronaldo's impact on the game 15 years ago was immense, and in the run up to 2014, we wanted to celebrate that boot and the man himself. Si, è padre di: Alexander, Ronald, Maria Sophia, Maria Alice. Se estima que Ronaldo ha ganado entre 160 y 200 millones de euros de contratos a lo largo de una carrera que le llevó a representar al Barcelona, el Real Madrid, el Inter y el AC Milan, entre otros. [92][93], Ronaldo trained with Rio de Janeiro based Brazilian club Flamengo during his recovery from knee surgery, and the club's board of directors said that the doors were open for him to join. [34] Ronaldo scored a trademark goal against Lazio in the 1998 UEFA Cup Final. [59] He finished the season as La Liga's top scorer with 25 goals and received the Pichichi Trophy for a second time, despite Madrid losing the league title to Valencia. [63], In his final two seasons at Real Madrid, Ronaldo missed a number of games with injuries and weight issues, and with the acquisition of Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2006, he grew further out of favour with the manager Fabio Capello. Ronaldo moved from left to right very fast...so it was obvious, by the way that he played, that injuries were always a possibility". The speed of thought he had – and the speed he had to carry out his actions – were perfect. [239], Ronaldo has appeared in various commercials, from Snickers chocolate bar to Pirelli tyres. Bobo Vieri e il suo patrimonio. "[29] At the end of 1996, aged 20, Ronaldo became the youngest player to win FIFA World Player of the Year. El Pibe era un’azienda con 60 dipendenti e decine di persone che vivevano sulle sue spalle. Ronaldo was introduced after 30 minutes, partnering 19-year-old Neymar in attack, and had three shots on target which were saved by the Romanian goalkeeper. [216] One of the three attempted to blackmail Ronaldo, while the other two admitted the allegations were false. We use cookies to provide the best experience on our website. [77] In his first season, Ronaldo scored seven goals in 14 appearances. The real Ronaldo is the greatest No.9 in history", "Veltroni intervista Cannavaro: «Scudetto al Napoli. Sometimes there'd be 20 to 30 people sitting at meal times with him. Zanetti: "Lautaro patrimonio per l'Inter. "[58] By 2003 he was fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, and had a good understanding of English. Ronaldo starred alongside Romário, dubbed the Ro-Ro attack, in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup, helping Brazil win their first ever Confederations Cup title where he finished as the third highest scorer with 4 goals, scoring a hat-trick over Australia in the final. [55] Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Alavés, the first 61 seconds after coming on, and he received a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabéu as he left the field. [24], Ronaldo was at his physical peak at Barcelona, and many of his 47 goals involved him rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. Ronaldo was a beast. He had spells at A.C. Milan and Corinthians before retiring in 2011 having suffered further injuries. [41][67], While past his 1990s prime, Ronaldo still drew praise from his Madrid colleagues, with Zidane stating, "Without hesitation, Ronaldo is the best player I ever played with or against. Con i suoi 105 milioni di dollari netti guadagnati l'anno scorso , il portoghese si è piazzato infatti al quarto posto nella classifica Forbes dei paperoni sportivi del 2020, precedendo di una posizione proprio Messi. Il 18-9-1976 Ronaldo (soprannome: Fenômeno) è nato a Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pitta stated, "We saw right away that he could be something different than most other players. Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2002 and won the 2002–03 La Liga title. [99] Ultimately, he helped Corinthians win the Campeonato Paulista with 10 goals in 14 games. [184], Ronaldo is regarded as one of the greatest and most complete forwards of all time. Cristiano Ronaldo guadagna 92 milioni di euro all'anno, e non è tutto. [39] However, on 21 November 1999, during a Serie A match against Lecce, Ronaldo felt his knee buckle and was forced to limp off the field. [80] It was also the first time Milan's much hyped attacking trio of Kaká, Alexandre Pato and Ronaldo, known as Ka-Pa-Ro, played together. "[90] Ronaldo was released by Milan at the end of the season, as his contract expired and was not renewed. He joined Barcelona in 1996 for a then world record transfer fee, and at 20 years old he was named the 1996 FIFA World Player of the Year, making him the youngest recipient of the award. and Sônia dos Santos Barata. Non è passata inosservata la sua bravura nel mettere al sicuro i propri profitti, grazie anche all’aiuto di mamma Nathalie. Visto che parliamo di business, a quanto ammonterebbe il patrimonio dell’azienda Cristiano Ronaldo? [155][156] The all-star Brazilian team was promoted as masters of Joga Bonito, "the beautiful game", which was advertised by Nike before the tournament. At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament, helping Brazil reach the final where he suffered a convulsive fit hours before kick-off. [33] Ronaldo's goal celebrations often saw his Inter teammates congratulating him by kneeling down and pretending to shine his shoe. He, together with, "I've never seen a player able to show such precise control at such high speed. [32] Ronaldo was given his most recognizable nickname, Il Fenomeno, by the Italian press while playing there. Mentally I wanted to continue but I have to acknowledge that I lost to my body. Nemmeno le celebrità. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁoˈnawdu ˈlwis nɐˈzaɾju dʒi ˈɫĩmɐ]; born 18 September 1976),[2] commonly known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian business owner, president of La Liga club Real Valladolid, and a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been the influence for a generation of strikers that have followed. [124] On the combination of Ronaldo and Romário, Will Sharp writes, "to the elation of all those fortunate enough to have watched them, they found themselves together, fated with the opportunity to forge one of the most outrageous offensive pairings the game has ever seen. [73] Capello, who dropped him due to weight issues, commented, "I wish him the best of luck in doing what he used to do which is being a great player. It was in a game where he ended up scoring five goals. [115][140][141][142] Ronaldo spoke about his obsession with lifting the World Cup trophy, having missed out in 1998. [46] Since his Inter teammate Javier Zanetti had replaced him as the team captain during his absence, he eventually inherited the captain's armband in late 2001. 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Ecco come hanno trascorso il Natale i calciatori della Serie A e alcune stelle del panorama internazionale come Lionel Messi e Neymar. "[198] On his speed of thought, Kaká said "For me the best players are those who are able to think of a play and execute it quickest and in the best way possible, and Ronaldo was the best at that. Ronaldo and prolific Fiorentina striker Gabriel Batistuta were the two best strikers in Serie A, with their duels the most anticipated in Italy. At the first check you passed, the second burned you, the third humiliated you. [3] [4] Atualmente é presidente do clube Real Valladolid, da Espanha. "[199] Asked who was the toughest opponent of his career, 2006 world player of the year Fabio Cannavaro responded, "I have no doubt, Ronaldo, the phenomenon. [56][64] Often positioned near midfield, once in possession of the ball he would waste no time in making a beeline towards goal, with Rob Smyth writing, "he played like every attack had a 10-second deadline.. he would explode into life with no warning for defenders. (2005), Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). Some players were technical, some were quick, some were strong, some were smart...Ronaldo was all of those. He was still a kid. [115][143], Ronaldo scored against every opponent in the tournament except in the quarter-finals against England. [157][158] Although Brazil won their first two group games against Croatia and Australia, Ronaldo was repeatedly jeered for being overweight and slow,[159] but coach Carlos Alberto Parreira kept him in the starting lineup. [16] Before joining Cruzeiro, he was turned down by Flamengo, the team he supported as a boy, after missing practice due to an inability to afford the fare for the hour-long bus ride, but Jairzinho saw Ronaldo's potential and helped get him the move to Cruzeiro. "[198] Ronaldo was also a strong and powerful player who could shield the ball from the opposition, with former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta (who faced Ronaldo in a high-profile one on one duel in the 1998 UEFA Cup final which was billed as "the best attacker against the best defender in Serie A") stating: "It was the worst experience of my career. [115] He stated he was "overjoyed" at the experience. The girl, born in São Paulo, was named Maria Alice. Everything that would come to define him – the lightning pace, the blurry stepovers, the implausible impression that he was faster with the ball than without it, even the exceptional upper-body strength – was all there. Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro è un’atomica prima punta che nasce come ala sinistra e che spesso ancora si allarga per dribblare l'avversario e andare al tiro o servire i compagni. Possiede una villa da 7 milioni a Madrid e un appartamento da oltre 18 milioni nella Trump Tower a New York, oltre a Lamborghini, Ferrari, una Bugatti Chiron e un jet personalizzato con logo CR7. Ronaldo in his prime was able to do that better than anyone who has ever played the game. [215] Ronaldo claimed that upon discovering that they were legally male, he offered them $600 to leave. He was ridiculously good. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima was born on 18 September 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the third child of Nélio Nazário de Lima, Snr. There is no direct surgery for that so the kneecap keeps, for a lack of a better word, "dancing" on the femur. Il problema è; doppio: [100], Ronaldo scored in Corinthians 4–2 aggregate defeat of Internacional in the final of the 2009 Copa do Brasil, helping the club win the trophy for the third time (the second of his career), thus earning a spot in the Copa Libertadores 2010. [22] The day after the goal, the headline in the Spanish newspaper AS read: 'Pelé returns'. [178] In January 2013, Ronaldo was named one of the six ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Every time you see a striker who is expected to hold the ball up, beat players, win headers, shoot from range, drop deep, do everything a striker can possibly do – it might be worth remembering him. [173][174], On 13 December 2011 Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane played a charity match with their friends against former and current players of the German team Hamburg in the ninth edition of the Match Against Poverty series, which Ronaldo and Zidane established in 2003. [169] Despite it being almost unheard of in international football for players to be given a farewell match for their national side, Brazilian Football Confederation officials stated that given the stellar career of Ronaldo, it was only fitting that his final game should take place in Brazil while representing his nation. From that point on he showed he was truly a phenomenon. [18] Ronaldo scored 30 league goals in his first season in the Netherlands. [96] Ronaldo responded that playing for Corinthians was the only option open to him. 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[35] His Inter teammate Youri Djorkaeff stated; "Ronaldo was phenomenal. The boy was born after a brief relationship between Ronaldo and Michele Umezu, a Brazilian waitress who Ronaldo first met in Tokyo in 2002. [94][95] On 9 December, however, Ronaldo signed a one-year deal with Flamengo's league rival Corinthians. [60][61] During that second season at the club, Ronaldo scored one of the fastest goals in the club's history when he netted after 15 seconds in a league match against Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu on 3 December 2003. There will never, in my view, be a better player than him. [172] With 62 goals for Brazil Ronaldo retired from international football as the second-highest goalscorer for his country, behind only Pelé (Neymar has since moved into second place, with Ronaldo the third-highest scorer as of October 2020). 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He was so natural, so cool, so utterly in control. He starred in the 1996 Nike commercial titled "Good vs Evil" in a gladiatorial game set in a Roman amphitheatre. He was named player of the tournament in 1997, was the top scorer in 1999, and he scored in the finals of both – against Bolivia in 1997 and Uruguay in 1999. He was a perfect physical specimen. "[29], His Barcelona teammate Óscar García observed, "I'd never seen anyone play football with such technical ability, creativity and precision at that incredible speed. He has enormous physical potential. [57] Ronaldo was substituted on 80 minutes and was given a standing ovation from both sets of fans. "[196] The outstanding influence for a generation of strikers, from Karim Benzema to Sergio Agüero, with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku stating "he changed the dimension of a striker" and could "dribble like a winger, run like a sprinter", Zlatan added, "nobody influenced football and the players who emerged as much as Ronaldo".[197]. The head wants to go on but the body can't take any more. [227] Ronaldo co-owns the sports marketing company 9INE, with his friend, mixed martial artist Anderson Silva, one of his clients. For my generation he was what Maradona or Pelé were for the previous ones. His mother states, "I always found him on the street playing ball with friends when he should have been in school. [58], In a 2005 interview with Folha de S.Paulo, Ronaldo revealed that, somewhat unexpectedly, he identified racially as white,[211] generating a wider conversation about the complex role of race in Brazil.