Not So Rich, Not So Handsome
Can you imagine Cristiano Ronaldo being unattractive and poor? Well, you don’t have to imagine much. The truth is that this is what the soccer player’s childhood was like. Cristiano was born in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Madeira and his family barely had enough to survive.
The athlete slept with his three brothers in a very small room, because the house where he lived had no more space. Fortunately, since he was a little boy, he started playing soccer, a sport that would take him far…very far.
What His Mother Was Hiding
If you follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s life through his social networks, you’ve probably noticed that he has a pretty close relationship with his mother. However, a few years ago Mrs. Maria Dolores made a confession that shocked the whole world.
The athlete’s mother admitted that when she found out she was pregnant she intended to terminate her pregnancy because, her family’s economic situation was so precarious that she feared a fourth child would only come along to make everything worse.
Young, But Talented
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first contact with a soccer ball occurred when the athlete was three years old. When he turned seven he started playing for children’s clubs. His talent was so noticeable that he began to stand out among his teammates and, by the time he was nine years old, the Madeira Sports Club and the National Sports Club were interested in signing him.
It was at that moment that both little Cristiano and his family understood that sport was his path to follow.
A Diagnosis Almost Changes Everything
Although Cristiano was always a fairly healthy young man, at the age of 15 he received news that could have completely changed his destiny. During routine examinations, doctors discovered that the athlete suffered from a cardiac pathology that urgently required surgery.
When they realized his health problem they called his mother for permission to perform an emergency operation. Fortunately the surgery was able to be performed with the help of a laser and was non-invasive.
The Debut That Catapulted Him
In 2003 Sporting Lisbon played a friendly match against Manchester United. In this match Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance was so good that the English were interested in him.
In a short time Cristiano’s coach arranged everything for his transfer. The sportsman not only became the first Portuguese player of the Red Devils, but also the most expensive transfer of a youth player in the history of the English team. Here began the golden era of CR7.
The Flame Went Out
When Cristiano was transferred to Manchester his relationship with Jordana Jardel gradually cooled down. It was obvious that the player had to spend more time in England than in Portugal, so they could no longer see each other as often.
The relationship ended in 2003 in a very mature way and under the best terms. In fact, on more than one occasion both have coincided on red carpets and social events and have a more than cordial treatment.
His Longest Lasting Love?”
The spite for Jordana lasted almost two years for the athlete. It was not until 2005 that the player opened up to love again. This time the lucky girl was Merche Romero, a model and presenter of Portuguese origin who conquered him during an interview.
The relationship was going quite well. In fact, this courtship was the longest that Cristiano Ronaldo had while he was signed by Manchester. They were together and lavishing love for almost two years.
Nothing Lasts Forever
Unfortunately this relationship came to an end in September 2006. In a very revealing interview Merche confessed that it was the busy schedule of both of them that led them to make the hard decision to separate.
Romero also assured that the breakup took place on the best terms and that he has only good memories of Cristiano. On a slightly hotter note, the model also revealed that the player has been one of her best experiences in bed.
A Cultural Mix
In 2008 and when he was still 23 years old, apparently a Portuguese model but settled in the United States would have stolen the heart of the soccer star. She would be Mia Judaken, just 18 years old. Over time, Mia has become known for her discreet musical career, where she has been able to fuse European, African and Latin American rhythms.
Maybe that’s what captivated Cristiano, but in truth, very little was known about the possible relationship the two would have had.
His Spark With Maria Sharapova
Cristiano and Maria met thanks to mutual friends in sports. They immediately developed a beautiful friendship that the press soon began to interpret as a possible love relationship.
Both were seen dating on several occasions, but it is really unknown if there was a romance between the two. To date, Cristiano and Maria have a very friendly relationship and neither of them has denied or confirmed the rumors of their alleged love. Could it be that there was something?
A Girlfriend From Bollywood
After ending his relationship with Merche Romero in 2006, Ronaldo’s next confirmed romance was with Indian-born actress, Bipasha Basu. Both coincided in a social event in which they happened to be presenters and immediately the flame of passion was born.
Being handsome, a millionaire, and having one of the most solid careers in professional soccer, who could resist him? Cristiano Ronaldo is the man of more than one woman’s dreams. It is completely normal that the list of loves and heartbreaks of the athlete is quite long. Throughout his career Cristiano has become a real heartthrob. In this article, we will show you the women who conquered him and managed to leave a mark.