Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest soccer players in the game’s storied history. And that’s not really up for dispute.
The prolific Real Madrid and Portugal scorer has racked up more than 500 goals throughout his career and holds more records than would comfortably fit in any article about him.
The man is a true talent, known for his powerful leg and outstanding footwork that makes defenders look absolutely silly.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest soccer players in the game's storied history. And that's not really up for dispute.
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The prolific Real Madrid and Portugal scorer has racked up more than 500 goals throughout his career and holds more records than would comfortably fit in any article about him.
The man is a true talent, known for his powerful leg and outstanding footwork that makes defenders look absolutely silly.
For example:
GIF via JavierNathaniel/YouTube.
The guy's got moves, that's for sure, but he's also got a (sometimes not-so-great) reputation for being pretty "selfish."
"Selfish," "petulant," and "self-absorbed" are all words that have been used to describe the striker's play and attitude.
Who needs passing when you can do this? He's the one taking the shot. GIF via JavierNathaniel/YouTube.
Given his knack for scoring, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that he hit the winning goal in the 2016 Champions League final.
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Facing off against rival Atlético Madrid, Ronaldo clinched victory for Real Madrid when his turn came up during the decisive shootout. It's the type of goal you could watch over and over, just admiring its beauty.
GOOOAAL! GIF via Highlights Football/YouTube.
And as a Champions League winner, Ronaldo was entitled to a 600,000-euro bonus. What he did with that money might come as a shock, though: He gave it away.
It's not immediately clear where the roughly $675,000 donation went, but he reportedlyinstructed his agent prior to the game to donate the money on his behalf should they win.
How can someone with a reputation as being "selfish" and "self-absorbed" also be so unbelievably charitable? People are complex! Sometimes it's good not to judge a book by its meticulously coiffed cover.
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