Cristiano Ronaldo

by Iain Spragg

Overview

There are multiple reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as the greatest soccer player in the world. His iconic professional accomplishments include winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or numerous times and scoring more than 500 career goals. The Portuguese powerhouse, who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, has accumulated a treasure trove of championship titles and medals. He even has a museum dedicated to him, and readers will understand why as they travel through Ronaldo's history and witness the growth of what has become an unmatched record.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725340343
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Rosen Soccer Superstars Series
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	660,523
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Iain Spragg has written numerous books on sport and humor, including Cycling's Strangest Tales, The Little Book of Olympic Spirit, and The Official Arsenal Book of Records.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Early Years 8

The Next Steps 10

His Big Breakthrough 12

Moving To England 14

New National Hero 16

World Cup Star 18

Great Manchester United Goals 20

Manchester United Milestones 22

Real Madrid Milestones 24

At Home With Ronaldo 26

European Champion 28

Great Real Madrid Goals 30

Super Skills 32

Winning League Championships 34

Portugal Milestones 36

Ronaldo In Numbers 38

Training With Ronaldo 40

Ronaldo's Superstar Teammates 42

Ronaldo And His Fans 44

Great Portugal Goals 46

World Traveler 48

European Superstar 50

Ronaldo And His Coaches 52

Global Superstar 54

Record Breaker 56

What's Next For Ronaldo? 58

Quiz Time 60

Glossary 62

For Further Reading 62

Index 63

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 6–9—Surprisingly thorough biographies outline the entire lives thus far of today's biggest soccer superstars. Each book details the struggles and successes that led them on their paths to superstardom. With play-by-play descriptions of significant games, details on their career-defining goals, and insight from teammates and coaches, readers will learn more about their favorite athletes than ever before. Each book is slightly unique in its layout. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is known for his weird, witty quotes, so his book includes a section of some of his bizarre sayings. Neymar stans are called Neymarzetes and you can bet they are living for his debut as a recording artist called "Neymusico." Readers who love to learn about athletes' personal lives as well as their professional accomplishments will find much to enjoy here. Each book ends with a quiz to test reader comprehension. VERDICT These are four of the biggest stars in soccer. Invest in them all.

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