Saturday, January 31, 2009
David Beckham Videos
David Beckham Free Kick Tutorial
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David Beckham News
- David Beckham sees Real Madrid defeat Real Valladolid. April 13, 2009
- David Beckham reunited with sons. April 11, 2009
David Beckham Biography
David Beckham is one of Britain's most iconic athletes whose name is also an elite global advertising brand. He was captain of the English national team from 2000 to 2006, scored in three different FIFA World Cups, and played midfield for clubs in Manchester, England and Madrid, Spain, before agreeing to move to Los Angeles, to play for Los Angeles Galaxy team on a five year contract beginning on July 1, 2007.
He was born David Robert Joseph Beckham on May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, East London, England, son of Ted Beckham, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra West, a hairdresser. Beckham's maternal grandfather is Jewish, and he has been mentioning the religion as influence; he wears a tattoo written in Hebrew from the 'Song of Songs' in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), albeit he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith. Beckham has always played in long sleeve shirts to cover up his tattoos in consideration of others who may feel uncomfortable due to their beliefs.
He was brought up by his parents, supporters of Manchester United, attended Bobby Charlton's football school in Manchester, and won a spot in a training session at FC Barcelona as a child. In 1986 he was a Manchester United's mascot for a match against West Ham United. From 1992 - 2003 Beckham made almost 400 appearances for Manchester United and scored 85 goals, although his official record counts only 62 goals in 265 official senior team's matches. In the 1998 FIFA World Cup he played all of England's qualifying matches and scored in several important victories. He received a red card for violent conduct in England's match against Argentina, albeit his opponent later admitted to trying to send Beckham off by over-reacting to their contact during the game and by urging the referee to send Beckham off. After losing the game England was eliminated, Beckham was made a scapegoat and became the target of criticism and abuse in media.
He had a good season in 1999 - 2000 and helped Manchester United to win the Premier League. At that time he married singer Victoria Beckham from the popular group Spice Girls, and the couple had their first son, Brooklyn, born in 1999. That same year Beckham was given a permission to miss training routine, in order to look after his son Brooklyn, who suffered from a stomach infection. Meanwhile, the Manchester United's manager, Alex Ferguson, fined Beckham £50,000 (about $80,000 then) the maximum amount that was permitted, for babysitting with his sick child, while his wife was spotted at a London fashion Week event on the same night. Ferguson's claim that Beckham should be able to train if his wife stayed home that day, caused a serious personal tension between two men. In February 2003, following the defeat to Arsenal, the Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson entered the changing room and kicked a football boot that struck Beckham over the eye, causing a cut that required stitches.
David Beckham has been a good scorer and a major attraction for public. On the field he has been demonstrating his consistent ability to see a big picture even under severe pressure during the most rapidly changing and unpredictable games. His field vision has been remarkable, allowing him to create many assists in a number of important matches. Beckham's forte has been his delivery from the right-hand side as well as his efficient free kicks. His superior performances in the midfield position has required a higher physical endurance through the entire game. "David Beckham's right foot" was mentioned, although humorously, as one of British national treasures in the movie Love Actually (2003).
He signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid, beginning on July 1, 2003, and worth a potential 40 million dollars. In Madrid, Beckham was not allowed to wear his favorite number seven, because another player had the right to wear it written into his contract. Beckham decided to wear the number 23 instead, being a big fan of Michael Jordan. He immediately became popular with the Real Madrid fans, but the team did not perform well enough to win either the Spanish League or the Champions League. However, Beckham remained a reliable scorer and his performances attracted more public. His shirts sales and other merchandising deals remained lucrative for the club, which continued to under-perform, regardless of the Real's management's higher expectations.
In 2005 Beckham became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He was also involved in promoting London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. His third season in Madrid was unremarkable, and he was criticized a lot, mainly because the team finished second to Barcelona in Spanish "La Liga" and lost to Arsenal in the European Champions League. However, during that season, he expanded his international presence by establishing football academies in Los Angeles and East London. During the FIFA World Cup 2006, he played for England, and became the first ever English player to score in three World Cups. In the quarter final game against Portugal, Beckham was replaced because of his injury in the middle of the game. Without him the English team lost and was knocked out of the World Cup.
In June 2007 Beckham played his final game for Real Madrid, winning a medal and celebrating with his friends Tom and Katie Cruse, who attended the game. This was his fourth, and last season there, ending his contract with the club. He announced that he had signed a five-year contract to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy from July 1, 2007 through June 2012. The 5-year deal includes up to $10 million a year in direct salary, and with merchandising endorsements and profit-sharing could earn Beckham up to $50 million a year, and may end up worth about $250 million in five years, making him one of the highest earning athletes of all time.
The Beckhams, who have become known as "Posh and Becks", have three sons: Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (born 1999), Romeo James Beckham (born 2002), and Cruz David Beckham (born 2005) who was named "Cruz" in honor of their friend Tom Cruise.
He was born David Robert Joseph Beckham on May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, East London, England, son of Ted Beckham, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra West, a hairdresser. Beckham's maternal grandfather is Jewish, and he has been mentioning the religion as influence; he wears a tattoo written in Hebrew from the 'Song of Songs' in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), albeit he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith. Beckham has always played in long sleeve shirts to cover up his tattoos in consideration of others who may feel uncomfortable due to their beliefs.
He was brought up by his parents, supporters of Manchester United, attended Bobby Charlton's football school in Manchester, and won a spot in a training session at FC Barcelona as a child. In 1986 he was a Manchester United's mascot for a match against West Ham United. From 1992 - 2003 Beckham made almost 400 appearances for Manchester United and scored 85 goals, although his official record counts only 62 goals in 265 official senior team's matches. In the 1998 FIFA World Cup he played all of England's qualifying matches and scored in several important victories. He received a red card for violent conduct in England's match against Argentina, albeit his opponent later admitted to trying to send Beckham off by over-reacting to their contact during the game and by urging the referee to send Beckham off. After losing the game England was eliminated, Beckham was made a scapegoat and became the target of criticism and abuse in media.
He had a good season in 1999 - 2000 and helped Manchester United to win the Premier League. At that time he married singer Victoria Beckham from the popular group Spice Girls, and the couple had their first son, Brooklyn, born in 1999. That same year Beckham was given a permission to miss training routine, in order to look after his son Brooklyn, who suffered from a stomach infection. Meanwhile, the Manchester United's manager, Alex Ferguson, fined Beckham £50,000 (about $80,000 then) the maximum amount that was permitted, for babysitting with his sick child, while his wife was spotted at a London fashion Week event on the same night. Ferguson's claim that Beckham should be able to train if his wife stayed home that day, caused a serious personal tension between two men. In February 2003, following the defeat to Arsenal, the Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson entered the changing room and kicked a football boot that struck Beckham over the eye, causing a cut that required stitches.
David Beckham has been a good scorer and a major attraction for public. On the field he has been demonstrating his consistent ability to see a big picture even under severe pressure during the most rapidly changing and unpredictable games. His field vision has been remarkable, allowing him to create many assists in a number of important matches. Beckham's forte has been his delivery from the right-hand side as well as his efficient free kicks. His superior performances in the midfield position has required a higher physical endurance through the entire game. "David Beckham's right foot" was mentioned, although humorously, as one of British national treasures in the movie Love Actually (2003).
He signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid, beginning on July 1, 2003, and worth a potential 40 million dollars. In Madrid, Beckham was not allowed to wear his favorite number seven, because another player had the right to wear it written into his contract. Beckham decided to wear the number 23 instead, being a big fan of Michael Jordan. He immediately became popular with the Real Madrid fans, but the team did not perform well enough to win either the Spanish League or the Champions League. However, Beckham remained a reliable scorer and his performances attracted more public. His shirts sales and other merchandising deals remained lucrative for the club, which continued to under-perform, regardless of the Real's management's higher expectations.
In 2005 Beckham became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He was also involved in promoting London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. His third season in Madrid was unremarkable, and he was criticized a lot, mainly because the team finished second to Barcelona in Spanish "La Liga" and lost to Arsenal in the European Champions League. However, during that season, he expanded his international presence by establishing football academies in Los Angeles and East London. During the FIFA World Cup 2006, he played for England, and became the first ever English player to score in three World Cups. In the quarter final game against Portugal, Beckham was replaced because of his injury in the middle of the game. Without him the English team lost and was knocked out of the World Cup.
In June 2007 Beckham played his final game for Real Madrid, winning a medal and celebrating with his friends Tom and Katie Cruse, who attended the game. This was his fourth, and last season there, ending his contract with the club. He announced that he had signed a five-year contract to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy from July 1, 2007 through June 2012. The 5-year deal includes up to $10 million a year in direct salary, and with merchandising endorsements and profit-sharing could earn Beckham up to $50 million a year, and may end up worth about $250 million in five years, making him one of the highest earning athletes of all time.
The Beckhams, who have become known as "Posh and Becks", have three sons: Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (born 1999), Romeo James Beckham (born 2002), and Cruz David Beckham (born 2005) who was named "Cruz" in honor of their friend Tom Cruise.
David Beckham Profile
Name
David Beckham
Birth Name
David Robert Joseph Beckham
Birthdate
02/05/1975
Birthplace
London (England)
Nationality
British
Height
180 cm
Weight
67 Kg
Profession
Actor, member of AC. Milan Football Club, Model
Husband/Wife
Victoria Beckham Adams (former member of Spice Girls; born on April 17, 1975; married on July 4, 1999)
Father
David Edward Beckham (married in 1969 in Hoxton, east London)
Mother
Sandra West
Sister
Joanne (born in 1982) and Lynne (born in 1972)
Son
Cruz Beckham (born on February 20, 2005 in Madrid via Caesarean section), Romeo James (born on September 1, 2002 at 9.40am; at the Portland Street Hospital in London), Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (born on March 4, 1999)
Position
Midfielder
Club
AC. Milan (Italy)
David Beckham
Birth Name
David Robert Joseph Beckham
Birthdate
02/05/1975
Birthplace
London (England)
Nationality
British
Height
180 cm
Weight
67 Kg
Profession
Actor, member of AC. Milan Football Club, Model
Husband/Wife
Victoria Beckham Adams (former member of Spice Girls; born on April 17, 1975; married on July 4, 1999)
Father
David Edward Beckham (married in 1969 in Hoxton, east London)
Mother
Sandra West
Sister
Joanne (born in 1982) and Lynne (born in 1972)
Son
Cruz Beckham (born on February 20, 2005 in Madrid via Caesarean section), Romeo James (born on September 1, 2002 at 9.40am; at the Portland Street Hospital in London), Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (born on March 4, 1999)
Position
Midfielder
Club
AC. Milan (Italy)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ronaldinho Videos
Ronaldinho freestyle.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ronaldinho Biography
Ronaldinho was born into a family of football addicts, living in a wooden house in the heart of a favela. His father, Joao da Silva Moreira who played for an amateur club made ends meet by by working as a car park attendant at Gremio Football Club. His brother Roberto was a great hope for the club but then his career was unfortunately ended by a terrible knee injury.
At the age of 8, tregedy struck as Ronaldinho's father drowned in a swiming pool at a villa provided by Gremio for Roberto. Following in the footsteps of his brother Ronnie then joined the Gremio's footballing school and wowed everyone there. He made it into the first team in 1997 and was being heralded as one of the best young hopes in Brazilan football. Meanwhile, he was already making the breakthrough with the national squad, and his six goals were fundamental in Brazil's Copa America triumph in 1999.
The goal Ronaldinho scored against Venezuela is remembered to this day as one of the most spectacular ever scored by a player wearing the famous Canarinha jersey.
In 2001, Ronaldinho moved on to PSG where he became a fan's favourite with his tremendous flair and excting style of football - also contributing tremendous amounts of goals. However his employer's still weren't happy with his atitude and looked ot get rid of him. Of course, he continued to shine in the international arena. His finest hour came at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea, where he was a key member of the side that won Brazil's record fifth world title - scoring in the quarter final and playing an integral role in midfield in the final.
Ronaldinho then moved to Barcelona - arguably the biggest club in the world - for what now seems a bargain at £21,000,000. When he arrived, he said that his desire was to bring as much success to the club as so many Brazilians had done before him, such as Evaristo, Ronaldo, Romario and Rivaldo. Having won the World Footballer of the Year title it seems he has now fulfilled that desire.
At the age of 8, tregedy struck as Ronaldinho's father drowned in a swiming pool at a villa provided by Gremio for Roberto. Following in the footsteps of his brother Ronnie then joined the Gremio's footballing school and wowed everyone there. He made it into the first team in 1997 and was being heralded as one of the best young hopes in Brazilan football. Meanwhile, he was already making the breakthrough with the national squad, and his six goals were fundamental in Brazil's Copa America triumph in 1999.
The goal Ronaldinho scored against Venezuela is remembered to this day as one of the most spectacular ever scored by a player wearing the famous Canarinha jersey.
In 2001, Ronaldinho moved on to PSG where he became a fan's favourite with his tremendous flair and excting style of football - also contributing tremendous amounts of goals. However his employer's still weren't happy with his atitude and looked ot get rid of him. Of course, he continued to shine in the international arena. His finest hour came at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea, where he was a key member of the side that won Brazil's record fifth world title - scoring in the quarter final and playing an integral role in midfield in the final.
Ronaldinho then moved to Barcelona - arguably the biggest club in the world - for what now seems a bargain at £21,000,000. When he arrived, he said that his desire was to bring as much success to the club as so many Brazilians had done before him, such as Evaristo, Ronaldo, Romario and Rivaldo. Having won the World Footballer of the Year title it seems he has now fulfilled that desire.
Ronaldinho Profile
Name
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Nicknames
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, The One Man Show, Dinho, Ronnie
Nationality
Brazilian
Date and Place of Birth
March 21, 1980 - Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height
180 cm
Weight
80 kg
Playing Position
Attacking Midfielder/Forward
Current Club
AC. Milan
Previous Clubs
1998-2001 Grêmio 110 appearances, 37 goals
2001-2003 Paris St. Germain 55 appearances, 17 goals
2003-2008 FC Barcelona
International Career
1999-present Brazil
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Nicknames
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, The One Man Show, Dinho, Ronnie
Nationality
Brazilian
Date and Place of Birth
March 21, 1980 - Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height
180 cm
Weight
80 kg
Playing Position
Attacking Midfielder/Forward
Current Club
AC. Milan
Previous Clubs
1998-2001 Grêmio 110 appearances, 37 goals
2001-2003 Paris St. Germain 55 appearances, 17 goals
2003-2008 FC Barcelona
International Career
1999-present Brazil
Lionel Messi Videos
Lionel Messi Skills and Goals
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Kaka Freestyle
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Lionel Messi Biography
Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987 in Rosario) is an exciting Argentine soccer player, who currently plays as a second striker for FC Barcelona. He has shown remarkable ability for a player so young, and is often touted in the media as "the new Diego Maradona".
On December of that year, the Italian newspaper Tuttosport awarded him the Golden Boy 2005 title for the best under-21 player in Europe, ahead of Wayne Rooney and Lukas Podolski.
On December of that year, the Italian newspaper Tuttosport awarded him the Golden Boy 2005 title for the best under-21 player in Europe, ahead of Wayne Rooney and Lukas Podolski.
Lionel Messi Profile
Name
Lionel Messi
Full Name
Lionel Andrés Messi
Nick Name
Leo, La Pulga
Position
Forward
Club
FC Barcelona (Spain)
Height
1.69 m
Weight
67 kg
Nationality
Argentinian
Birth Date
24/06/1987
Birth Place
Santa Fe, Argentina
Lionel Messi
Full Name
Lionel Andrés Messi
Nick Name
Leo, La Pulga
Position
Forward
Club
FC Barcelona (Spain)
Height
1.69 m
Weight
67 kg
Nationality
Argentinian
Birth Date
24/06/1987
Birth Place
Santa Fe, Argentina
Ricardo Kaka Biography
Family
Kaka's younger brother Rodrigo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, known as Digao, followed in his brother's footsteps and is currently on loan with Serie B team Rimini , after having spent some time in the AC Milan youth squad.
Nickname
The nickname Kaka, from his native Portuguese , is pronounced as it is spelt. The accent would signify that the stress is on the second syllable. In Italian , the language of his current team, the phonetic equivalent is written as Kaka, which is used for Italian television graphics. However, the player's shirt name is spelt KAKA' (with an apostrophe , rather than an accented 'A') for both Brazil and Milan.
An internet discussion forum explains the nickname as a commonly used shortened form of "Ricardo" in Portuguese. Kaka is supposed to have got his nickname because his little brother Rodrigo could not pronounce the word "Ricardo" when they were young. Rodrigo called his older brother "Caca" which the latter later changed to "Kaka".
Accident
Kaka suffered an accident when he made a faulty jump off a diving-board, resulting in a vertebra fracture. This could have meant the end of his football career, but he believes that Jesus allowed him to recover and become the successful footballer he is now. When AC Milan won the Serie A title in 2004, Ricky, as he is called by his team-mates, sported a shirt with an "I Belong to Jesus" slogan. He also points his fingers to the sky as a sign of thanks every time he scores, for apparently the same reason.
Marriage
Kaka married Caroline Celico on 23 December 2005 at the evangelical Reborn in Christ Church in Sao Paulo , Brazil, in a wedding attended by fellow players from his national team, as well as other well known international players. Guests included Ronaldo, Adriano, Cafu, Dida, Julio Baptista and Brazilian national coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Caroline and Kaká first met in 2002, and started dating soon after. The relationship survived Kaká's move from Sao Paulo to Italy in 2003, while Caroline was still at school. It is likely that Caroline will stay in Brazil in the short-run, but the couple plan to live together in Italy very soon.
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Kaka's younger brother Rodrigo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, known as Digao, followed in his brother's footsteps and is currently on loan with Serie B team Rimini , after having spent some time in the AC Milan youth squad.Nickname
The nickname Kaka, from his native Portuguese , is pronounced as it is spelt. The accent would signify that the stress is on the second syllable. In Italian , the language of his current team, the phonetic equivalent is written as Kaka, which is used for Italian television graphics. However, the player's shirt name is spelt KAKA' (with an apostrophe , rather than an accented 'A') for both Brazil and Milan.
An internet discussion forum explains the nickname as a commonly used shortened form of "Ricardo" in Portuguese. Kaka is supposed to have got his nickname because his little brother Rodrigo could not pronounce the word "Ricardo" when they were young. Rodrigo called his older brother "Caca" which the latter later changed to "Kaka".
Accident
Kaka suffered an accident when he made a faulty jump off a diving-board, resulting in a vertebra fracture. This could have meant the end of his football career, but he believes that Jesus allowed him to recover and become the successful footballer he is now. When AC Milan won the Serie A title in 2004, Ricky, as he is called by his team-mates, sported a shirt with an "I Belong to Jesus" slogan. He also points his fingers to the sky as a sign of thanks every time he scores, for apparently the same reason.
Marriage
Kaka married Caroline Celico on 23 December 2005 at the evangelical Reborn in Christ Church in Sao Paulo , Brazil, in a wedding attended by fellow players from his national team, as well as other well known international players. Guests included Ronaldo, Adriano, Cafu, Dida, Julio Baptista and Brazilian national coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Caroline and Kaká first met in 2002, and started dating soon after. The relationship survived Kaká's move from Sao Paulo to Italy in 2003, while Caroline was still at school. It is likely that Caroline will stay in Brazil in the short-run, but the couple plan to live together in Italy very soon.
Source : Wikipedia
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ricardo Kaka Profile
Full Name
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Nick Name
Kaka
Date Of Birth
April 22 1982
Place Of Birth
Brazil
Nationality
Brazilian
Weight
73kg
Height
183cm
Marital Status
Married (23 December 2005)
Wife's Name
Caroline Celico
Father
Forest Izecson Pereira Leite
Mother
Simone Cristina dos Santos Leite
Brother
Rodrigo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Favourite Actors
Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks
Favourite Book
Bible
Favourite Drink
Water
Favourite Music
Gospel
Current Club
AC Milan
Previous Club
Sao Paolo
Number
22
Position
Attacking Midfielder
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Nick Name
Kaka
Date Of Birth
April 22 1982
Place Of Birth
Brazil
Nationality
Brazilian
Weight
73kg
Height
183cm
Marital Status
Married (23 December 2005)
Wife's Name
Caroline Celico
Father
Forest Izecson Pereira Leite
Mother
Simone Cristina dos Santos Leite
Brother
Rodrigo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Favourite Actors
Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks
Favourite Book
Bible
Favourite Drink
Water
Favourite Music
Gospel
Current Club
AC Milan
Previous Club
Sao Paolo
Number
22
Position
Attacking Midfielder
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo Videos
C. Ronaldo The Best Freestyle
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Footballer Biography
- Adriano
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Cesc Fabregas
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- David Beckham
- Deco
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Fernando Torres
- Florent Malouda
- Frank Lampard
- John Terry
- Lionel Messi
- Michael Ballack
- Nani
- Paolo Maldni
- Raul Gonzalez
- Ricardo Kaka
- Ronaldinho
- Ronaldo
- Ryan Giggs
- Samuel Eto'o
- Steven Gerrard
- Thierry Henry
- Wayne Rooney
- Xabi Alonso
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Footballer Profile
- Adriano
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Cesc Fabregas
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- David Beckham
- Deco
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Fernando Torres
- Florent Malouda
- Frank Lampard
- John Terry
- Lionel Messi
- Michael Ballack
- Nani
- Paolo Maldini
- Raul Gonzalez
- Ricardo Kaka
- Ronaldinho
- Ronaldo
- Ryan Giggs
- Samuel Eto'o
- Steven Gerrard
- Thierry Henry
- Wayne Rooney
- Xabi Alonso
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Monday, January 12, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo Biography
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester amid a media storm. Manchester United had managed to sign the player without the Press suspecting anything. As the Stock Market was told that the player had been signed, hundreds of journalists flooded up to Manchester to get a proper look at one of Manchester United`s youngest signings. Ronaldo was born on the 5th February 1985, on the small island of Madeira, which is owned by the Portuguese. Named after Ronald Reagan, due to his father`s respect for the man, few would have gambled that this child would make it to the very top of the Football tree, especially with Madeira mainly being used for farm-land. He has one brother and two sisters, and it is family whom he deems most important in his life at the moment. It was on the dusty back-streets of this small island that Ronaldo learnt his first few tricks, and it was also on this Island that he was first scouted. By the age of twelve Ronaldo had established himself as the best player on the Island, able to use his ball skills and pace to get past full-grown defenders for Andorinha.
Having been recognised as a serious talent, all that was left was for the big Portuguese clubs to scrap it out for his signature. Though Porto and Boavista came in for him, he could only ever play for Sporting the club he supported as a boy.
He progressed slowly through the youth ranks, although all those who worked with him were impressed with the talent that he had for his age, as well as his maturity. At the tender age of 17, Ronaldo was thrown in at the deep end with his first game against Moreirense. Two goals on his first appearance not only gave him his dream debut, but also endeared him to the fans, who soon learnt to chant for the ball to be passed to him. A goal against title-rivals Boavista also saw him rise to the top of the "Fan`s Favourites" list. His skills were watched closely by all of the big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool and Juventus, in the U-17 European Championships. His dazzling skills put England U-17s out, and everyone who watched felt they had seen something special.
At the end of his first season at Sporting he was linked to Liverpool. Though he claimed he was extremely happy at Sporting, he was also flattered by the interest of such a big club, who used to do well in the Premier League.
Sporting finished top in the league, and Ronaldo was hailed as the future of the club, alongside Quaresma, another Portuguese Starlet. As it was, both moved away, with the money on the table to much for the Portuguese club to turn down. Best-friend Quaresma ended up at Barcelona, whilst Ronaldo came to the bright red of Manchester. The deal saw Ronald become the most expensive teenage signing in Britain, with Manchester United paying £12.24million over two seasons, in two equal payments. Those who had not seen him play baulked at the price such a lot of money for someone unproven!
Those who had seen the Man Utd vs. Sporting friendly just three days before, however, knew that this player was special. Playing for Sporting, Ronaldo had taken the game to the reds, and was the main reason that Manchester United lost 3-1. After the game, all the United players could talk about was how well Ronaldo had played, and they begged Sir Alex to buy him. Sir Alex had been following him for months, but decided that the time was right not least because other clubs were getting increasingly closer to buying him.
An so, on 12th August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo held up the famous Red shirt, with his favourite number 7 (it is hero Figo`s number) for all the press to see.
A new star had been born.
His first performance for the club was against Bolton. He entered the fray with an hour gone, with United 1 0 up. A standing ovation from the fans at old Trafford did nothing to settle his nerves, but he rewarded the fans for their trust. A man-of-the-match performance followed, and Ronaldo became legend. He had a hand in two of the goals, won an unconverted penalty, and mesmerised the Bolton defence. The next day the media proclaimed him one of the best players ever for United, comparing him with Red-Legend George Best. Much had been seen, but much is still to come.
Having been recognised as a serious talent, all that was left was for the big Portuguese clubs to scrap it out for his signature. Though Porto and Boavista came in for him, he could only ever play for Sporting the club he supported as a boy.
He progressed slowly through the youth ranks, although all those who worked with him were impressed with the talent that he had for his age, as well as his maturity. At the tender age of 17, Ronaldo was thrown in at the deep end with his first game against Moreirense. Two goals on his first appearance not only gave him his dream debut, but also endeared him to the fans, who soon learnt to chant for the ball to be passed to him. A goal against title-rivals Boavista also saw him rise to the top of the "Fan`s Favourites" list. His skills were watched closely by all of the big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool and Juventus, in the U-17 European Championships. His dazzling skills put England U-17s out, and everyone who watched felt they had seen something special.
At the end of his first season at Sporting he was linked to Liverpool. Though he claimed he was extremely happy at Sporting, he was also flattered by the interest of such a big club, who used to do well in the Premier League.
Sporting finished top in the league, and Ronaldo was hailed as the future of the club, alongside Quaresma, another Portuguese Starlet. As it was, both moved away, with the money on the table to much for the Portuguese club to turn down. Best-friend Quaresma ended up at Barcelona, whilst Ronaldo came to the bright red of Manchester. The deal saw Ronald become the most expensive teenage signing in Britain, with Manchester United paying £12.24million over two seasons, in two equal payments. Those who had not seen him play baulked at the price such a lot of money for someone unproven!
Those who had seen the Man Utd vs. Sporting friendly just three days before, however, knew that this player was special. Playing for Sporting, Ronaldo had taken the game to the reds, and was the main reason that Manchester United lost 3-1. After the game, all the United players could talk about was how well Ronaldo had played, and they begged Sir Alex to buy him. Sir Alex had been following him for months, but decided that the time was right not least because other clubs were getting increasingly closer to buying him.
An so, on 12th August 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo held up the famous Red shirt, with his favourite number 7 (it is hero Figo`s number) for all the press to see.
A new star had been born.
His first performance for the club was against Bolton. He entered the fray with an hour gone, with United 1 0 up. A standing ovation from the fans at old Trafford did nothing to settle his nerves, but he rewarded the fans for their trust. A man-of-the-match performance followed, and Ronaldo became legend. He had a hand in two of the goals, won an unconverted penalty, and mesmerised the Bolton defence. The next day the media proclaimed him one of the best players ever for United, comparing him with Red-Legend George Best. Much had been seen, but much is still to come.
Cristiano Ronaldo Profile
Name of complete
Cristiano Ronaldo pack Santos Aveiro
Epithet
CR7
Borns
Funchal, Madeira, 5 Februari 1986
Nationality
Portugal
Klub
Manchester United
Position
Winger/Attacker
Height/heavily
185 cm/75 kg
Career klub
1993-1995 CF ANDORINHA (junior person)
1995-1997 CADMIUMS Nacional (junior person)
1997-2001 Sporting Lisbon (junior person)
2001-2003 Sporting Lisbon
2003-... Manchester United
Career timnas
Portugal (59 caps/21 goal)
Achievement klub : League Champions 2007/2008
Two titles Premier League (2006-2008)
Cup FA 2003/2004
League Cup 2005/2006
Community Shield 2007
Achievement of Individual
Best Player of Portugal 2007
Best Player of FIFPRO 2007/2008
Europe Gold Shoe 2007/2008
Top Scorer Premier League 2007/2008 (31 goals)
Best Player of UEFA AWARD 2007/2008
Best Striker of UEFA AWARD 2007/2008
Cristiano Ronaldo pack Santos Aveiro
Epithet
CR7
Borns
Funchal, Madeira, 5 Februari 1986
Nationality
Portugal
Klub
Manchester United
Position
Winger/Attacker
Height/heavily
185 cm/75 kg
Career klub
1993-1995 CF ANDORINHA (junior person)
1995-1997 CADMIUMS Nacional (junior person)
1997-2001 Sporting Lisbon (junior person)
2001-2003 Sporting Lisbon
2003-... Manchester United
Career timnas
Portugal (59 caps/21 goal)
Achievement klub : League Champions 2007/2008
Two titles Premier League (2006-2008)
Cup FA 2003/2004
League Cup 2005/2006
Community Shield 2007
Achievement of Individual
Best Player of Portugal 2007
Best Player of FIFPRO 2007/2008
Europe Gold Shoe 2007/2008
Top Scorer Premier League 2007/2008 (31 goals)
Best Player of UEFA AWARD 2007/2008
Best Striker of UEFA AWARD 2007/2008
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