Modesty is a characteristic that very few people would attribute to the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. His appearances in public seem too ostentatious, his behavior on the pitch too pompous and theatrical. It is an image that the Portuguese player is only too happy to paint of himself.
But then there are always moments when it becomes all too human. His tears on the field – for example when he had to be substituted due to injury in the final of the 2016 European Championship – touch some people, but in turn incite others to new accusations of theatrics.
Cristiano Ronaldo: his life and career in pictures
When one of his twin children died shortly after birth in 2022, even the opposing Liverpool FC fans applauded the deceased child in the 7th minute of the following Premier League match – a deep sign of respect.
Respect that he has earned through his performances on the field, from his youth in Madeira to Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia. His career is slowly coming to an end, Ronaldo has already announced that the 2024 European Championship in Germany will be his last. But he will remain in the illustrious circle of football legends.
Source: Stern
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