Chapter 1
From Madeira to Manchester
Chapter 2
The golden years in Madrid
Chapter 3
A global icon on the move
Chapter 4
Leading the Portuguese nation
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Cristiano Ronaldo
Ch 1 · From Madeira to Manchester
dave From Madeira to Manchester
Madeira to Manchester! Madeira to Manchester! Yeah, he changed the game!
dave Ronaldo requested number 28 but was handed Manchester United's iconic number 7 shirt, previously worn by club legends.
dave A spectacular performance in a 2003 friendly match against Manchester United convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign the teenager immediately.
Fun Fact
Ronaldo's name origin: Cristiano Ronaldo was named after U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who was his father's favorite actor.
Glossary
transfer (noun)
The movement of a professional athlete from one club or team to another. In 2003, Manchester United secured the Portuguese prodigy's transfer after his dazzling performance in Lisbon.
The movement of a professional athlete from one club or team to another. In 2003, Manchester United secured the Portuguese prodigy's transfer after his dazzling performance in Lisbon.
Quiz
Against which team did Cristiano Ronaldo play a famous 2003 friendly that led to his transfer to England?
Quiz
Which team did Cristiano Ronaldo play for in Portugal before moving to Manchester United?