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Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. Nicknamed CR7, he has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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France manager Zinedine Zidane has vehemently defended former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo following intense media scrutiny over the forward's abrupt walkout from Portugal duty. Recalling their shared historic triumphs at the Santiago Bernabeu, the tactician dismissed suggestions of a tarnished career while detailing…
Cristiano Ronaldo withdrew from the Portugal squad, but Bruno Fernandes says forward remains team's 'greatest symbol'.
Oct 3 (Reuters) - Bruno Fernandes said on Saturday he had spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and dismissed suggestions of a rift within Portugal's squad after the captain's abrupt departure from the national team's training camp cast doubt over his international future.