Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to as CR7, has had a remarkable career in football. Here's a brief overview of his journey:<br /><br />1. **Early Career**: Ronaldo began his professional career with Sporting CP in Portugal. His exceptional talent quickly caught the attention of Manchester United scouts during a friendly match in 2003.<br /><br />2. **Manchester United (2003-2009)**: He signed with Manchester United in 2003, where he flourished under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2008. He also won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008.<br /><br />3. **Real Madrid (2009-2018)**: In 2009, Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid for a then-world record transfer fee. He became a central figure in the Galácticos era, breaking numerous goalscoring records. During his time at Real Madrid, he won four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and numerous other domestic cups. Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or four more times while at Real Madrid.<br /><br />4. **Juventus (2018-2021)**: Ronaldo transferred to Juventus in 2018, continuing his record-breaking goalscoring streak. He helped Juventus win two Serie A titles during his tenure.<br /><br />5. **Return to Manchester United (2021-present)**: Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021, marking a highly anticipated comeback to the club where he made his mark in European football.<br /><br />6. **International Career**: Ronaldo has been a key player for the Portugal national team, leading them to victory in Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019. He is Portugal's all-time top goalscorer.<br /><br />Throughout his career, Ronaldo has consistently displayed incredible athleticism, technical skill, and goal-scoring ability, earning him widespread recognition as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
