From Gardener Son To The Riches Of The World: Some Interesting Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo

Once, Ronaldo had sold his golden boot and used that money to fund children in Gaza. He is also an ambassador to ‘Save the Children’ and ‘The Mangrove Care Forum’ in Indonesia.

His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. He was named after Ronald Regan, a former U.S President who was greatly loved by Ronaldo's father.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jose, was a gardener and his mother, Maria was a cook and a cleaner.

Cristiano Ronaldo was expelled from school at the age of 14 for throwing a chair at his teacher. Ronaldo claimed that the teacher did not respect him.

Ronaldo at age of 15 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that needed surgery.

He is a regular blood donor and he doesn't have a single tattoo. He abstains himself from drinking alcohol and consuming tobacco.?

Ronaldo was called as a 'cry baby' when he was young as he would cry if his friends failed to score goal when he would pass the ball to them. People also used to address him as 'little bee' since no one could match his speed.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals in UEFA Champions League history. He has also won five Champions League title, which is the second most by a player in history.?

Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA's Player of the Year five times.

In 2005, Ronaldo was arrested on rape charges. He was accused of raping a woman at a London hotel. But was granted bail due to lack of evidence.