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Questions about Cristiano Ronaldo

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro born?

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on the 5th of February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira. He grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António with his mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros Aveiro and father José Dinis Aveiro.

What medical condition did Cristiano Ronaldo face at age 14 and how was it treated?

Doctors diagnosed Cristiano Ronaldo with tachycardia which could have ended his career when he was 14 years old. He underwent heart surgery using a laser to cauterise multiple cardiac pathways into one and returned to training just days after being discharged from the hospital.

How much did Manchester United pay for Cristiano Ronaldo and when did they sign him?

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson secured Cristiano Ronaldo for £12 million on the 12th of August 2003 less than a week after a friendly match that impressed him. He became the first Portuguese player to sign for the club wearing squad number 7 previously worn by George Best Eric Cantona and David Beckham.

When did Cristiano Ronaldo win his fifth Champions League title and what record did he set?

On the 26th of May 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 3, 1 victory against Juventus making him the first player to win five Champions League titles. Between 2014 and 2018 he won four Champions League titles including back-to-back victories in 2017 and 2018.

What international goalscoring record did Cristiano Ronaldo break in June 2021?

On the 23rd of June 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo broke Ali Daei's men's goalscoring record by scoring two goals against France in Euro 2020. By October 2021 he had earned his 181st international appearance becoming the most capped male footballer of all time.