Ronaldo makes his career debut with Sporting Lisbon
Ronaldo plays in his first professional game as a 17 year old with Sporting Lisbon.
Note* There was not a documented date of the actual game, so i used september 1 as a reasonable date in 2002.
Signs with Manchester United
Cristiano signs a 12.24 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United. This is where his career really begins to take off.
Plays in the Euro 2004 final, and loses to Greece
After the game, he is caught crying for all the cameras to see, as Portugal loses a heartbreaking game, 1-0, to Greece.
Ronaldo's Dad Dies
Cristiano Ronaldo's father dies of an alchohol related-liver condition. Ronaldo is only 20 at the time, and his brother is hooked on drugs, so it is a rough time.
Named FIFA Player of the Year
At a Gala Ceremony in Zurich, FIFA announces that he is the FIFA Player of the Year.
Wins Barclays Premier League
Along with fellow Manchester United players, Ronaldo wins the Barclays Premier League when they tie Arsenal 0-0, makeing them win the title based on the points.
Signs with Real Madrid
Ronaldo signs a record breaking bid on 80 million from Real Madrid.
Ronaldo becomes a father with Irina Shayk
Ronaldo's wife, Irina, has their baby Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. It is Ronaldo's first child.
