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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Award-Winning Biography Fully Updated (Guillem Balague's Books) Paperback – 2 May 2024

The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.

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Guillem Balagué is an award-winning football author, journalist and presenter who works regularly for BBC Radio 5 Live, LaLiga TV and the American network CBS. In his previous role at Sky Sports, he was a key fixture of their Spanish football coverage for over twenty years, known for his regular appearances on Sky Sports News, 'Revista de LaLiga', his punditry work and being the go-to man for anything relating to the Spanish transfer market. He has his own YouTube channel, 1.2m+ followers on social media, his own podcast (Pure Football) and gives Master Classes in journalism at UCFB University in Wembley (London) and the Etihad stadium in Manchester. He wrote the bestselling A Season on the Brink , an insider's account of Liverpool's 2004-05 Champions' League winning campaign. In November 2012, he published the first international biography of Pep Guardiola, based on conversations with him, shortlisted for Football Book of the Year, as were his following four books. The following year, he published Messi: The Definitive Biography , the first complete biography of the Argentinian star. As well as two ebooks (diaries of the 2012 European Championships and the 2014 World Cup), he published the Official History of FC Barcelona in the autumn of 2014. In November 2015, he wrote Cristiano Ronaldo: the Biography which won the Football Book of the Year Award at the British Sports Book Awards and the Best Football Book of 2016 in Poland. His latest books Brave New World - Inside Pochettino's Spurs and Maradona were Sunday Times bestsellers in the UK. He is also chairman of non-league Biggleswade FC. Follow Guillem at: - www.guillembalague.com - www.facebook.com/guillembalague - www.instagram.com/guillembalague - www.twitter.com/GuillemBalague

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1399619195
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399619196
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.16 x 2.95 x 17.78 cm
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The definitive biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, named Football Book of the Year at the Cross Sports Book Awards 2016 Fully updated to include the 2017-18 season and Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just twelve when he left his humble origins on Madeira behind. It wasn't long before he had the biggest clubs in Europe knocking on his door, but it was Manchester United who won the race for his signature. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into the complete footballer and athlete, winning three league titles and a Champions League along the way. He then became the biggest galáctico of them all when he transferred to Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee. Unprecedented success in the Champions League and a record-equalling five Ballons d'Or followed, before his sensational move to Juventus in the summer of 2018. Guillem Balagué, respected football journalist and expert on the Spanish game, provides the definitive account of a twenty-first-century footballing icon.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just twelve when he left his humble origins on Madeira behind.

It wasn’t long before he had the biggest clubs in Europe knocking on his door, but it was Manchester United who won the race for his signature. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into the complete footballer and athlete, winning three league titles and a Champions League along the way.

He then became the biggest galáctico of them all when he transferred to Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee. Unprecedented success in the Champions League and a record-equalling five Ballons d’Or followed, before his sensational move to Juventus in the summer of 2018.

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Guillem Balague is a Spanish football journalist, prizewinning author and pundit, first for Sky Sports and now for BBC Radio 5 Live. He is the author of A SEASON ON THE BRINK - A PORTRAIT OF RAFA BENITEZ'S LIVERPOOL (2006); the first biography of PEP GUARDIOLA (2012); MESSI (2013); CRISTIANO RONALDO (2015), the Football Book of the Year at the Cross Sports Book Awards; and the bestselling Brave New World - INSIDE POCHETTINO'S SPURS (2017). He is chairman of non-league Biggleswade FC, and lives in Hitchin in Hertfordshire. http://www.guillembalague.com/en/home https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague https://www.facebook.com/guillembalague

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CRISTIANO RONALDO is one of the greatest footballers of all time, yet for all his success on the pitch he has often been a controversial and divisive figure off it.

It was clear from early on that Ronaldo had a prodigious talent. More than that, though, he only ever had one goal in mind. At the age of twelve, he left his humble origins on Madeira behind to travel to the Portuguese mainland in pursuit of his dream to become the best footballer on the planet.

It wasn't long before he had the biggest clubs in Europe knocking on his door, but it was Manchester United who won the race for his signature. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into the complete footballer and athlete, winning three league titles and a Champions League, and cementing his status as a United legend, along the way.

He then became the biggest galáctico of them all when he transferred to Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee. However, he has endured a difficult relationship with managers, teammates and the fans - and with only one La Liga title and one Champions League win to his name, his time at the club has often been overshadowed by his fierce rivalry with Barcelona and Lionel Messi.

Guillem Balagué, respected football journalist and expert on the Spanish game, provides the definitive account of what has made Ronaldo the player and man that he is today.

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• Publication date 5 November 2015
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Guillem Balague is the author of Messi , Barça , Pep Guardiola , A Season on the Brink , Cristiano Ronaldo , which won the British Sports Book Football Book of Year award in 2016, and Brave New World , his bestelling biography of Mauricio Pochettino. A key fixture of Sky Sports' coverage of Spanish football for many years, he now broadcasts on BBC Radio 5 Live and for LaLiga TV from Barcelona. He is also the UK Correspondent for AS , the Madrid-based Spanish sports newspaper, and El Larguero , Spain's most popular sports radio show. His work appears regularly in The Times and in Champions magazine, where he writes a regular column on international football. He is the Director of Football of Biggleswade United, and he won Influencer of the Year 2016 in the Football Blogging Awards.

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• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 648 g
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Guillem Balague is the author of Messi, Barça, Pep Guardiola, A Season on the Brink, and Cristiano Ronaldo. A key fixture of Sky Sports' coverage of Spanish football, he appears regularly both on live match coverage and on the weekly round-up show, Revista de la Liga. He is also the UK Correspondent for AS, the Madrid-based Spanish sports newspaper, and El Larguero, Spain's most popular sports radio show. His work appears regularly in The Times and in Champions magazine, where he writes a regular column on international football.

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Guillem Balagué is an award-winning football author, journalist and presenter who works regularly for BBC Radio 5 Live, LaLiga TV and the American network CBS. In his previous role at Sky Sports, he was a key fixture of their Spanish football coverage for over twenty years, known for his regular appearances on Sky Sports News, 'Revista de LaLiga', his punditry work and being the go-to man for anything relating to the Spanish transfer market. He has his own YouTube channel, 1.2m+ followers on social media, his own podcast (Pure Football) and gives Master Classes in journalism at UCFB University in Wembley (London) and the Etihad stadium in Manchester. He wrote the bestselling A Season on the Brink, an insider's account of Liverpool's 2004-05 Champions' League winning campaign. In November 2012, he published the first international biography of Pep Guardiola, based on conversations with him, shortlisted for Football Book of the Year, as were his following four books. The following year, he published Messi: The Definitive Biography, the first complete biography of the Argentinian star. As well as two ebooks (diaries of the 2012 European Championships and the 2014 World Cup), he published the Official History of FC Barcelona in the autumn of 2014. In November 2015, he wrote Cristiano Ronaldo: the Biography which won the Football Book of the Year Award at the British Sports Book Awards and the Best Football Book of 2016 in Poland. His latest books Brave New World - Inside Pochettino's Spurs and Maradona were Sunday Times bestsellers in the UK. He is also chairman of non-league Biggleswade FC. Follow Guillem at: - www.guillembalague.com - www.facebook.com/guillembalague - www.instagram.com/guillembalague - www.twitter.com/GuillemBalague

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Eva then pumped iron doing squats as Georgina helped out, saying: "Mum's favourite".

Ronaldo has five children - Cristiano Jr , 13, twins Eva and Mateo, 6, Alana, 6, and baby Bella, 1.

All the family often appear on Georgina's social media and she recently shared cute snaps of them enjoying a day at the beach on holiday.

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They also featured as CR7 celebrated his 39th birthday with three cakes and a huge bunch of flowers.

Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and has his eyes set on leading Portugal to glory at Euro 2024 this summer.

However, it could be his final international tournament with Georgina hinting last month that Ronaldo may only have one or two more years left before he retires.

Ronaldo scored back-to-back hat-tricks last week to take command of top spot in the Saudi Pro League scoring charts, setting himself up for yet another all-time record.

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Cristiano Ronaldo nets another hat trick in Saudi Arabia

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ABHA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo notched his second hat trick in the space of 72 hours as Al-Nassr routed Abha 8-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.

The five-time Ballon D’Or winner scored three goals and recorded two assists in the first half for the nine-time Saudi Arabian champions.

The hat trick was his third of the league season following his treble in Saturday’s 5-1 win over Al-Tai. The Portugal star leads the league with 29 goals.

Ronaldo’s first two goals Tuesday came from free-kicks. With 11 minutes on the clock, he opened the scoring with a low shot from a central position just outside the area. The second came 10 minutes later when he curled the ball around the wall from the left side.

Ronaldo then assisted Sadio Mané for Al-Nassr’s third just after the half-hour, pulling the ball back from the left for the former Liverpool forward to score.

Three minutes before the break, Ronaldo then completed the hat trick with a beautiful chip from outside the area as he ran toward goal. There was still enough time in the first-half for Ronaldo to slip the ball to his right for Abdulmajeed Al-Sulayhim to score into an open goal from close range.

The star was taken off at the break though Al-Nassr continued to find the target. Saudi Arabian international Abdulrahman Ghareeb added a sixth soon after the restart and substitute Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa scored two more.

Despite the win, Al-Nassr is still in second, 12 points behind runaway leader Al-Hilal with eight games remaining.

Al-Hilal announced earlier in the day that striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, second behind Ronaldo with 22 goals, is likely to miss the rest of the season through injury.

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Cristiano Ronaldo finds happiness at Al-Nassr in the twilight years of his career

I n a heartwarming display of joy and happiness, Cristiano Ronaldo , the legendary Portuguese footballer, recently shared a glimpse of his life in Saudi Arabia with fans worldwide, reported by GOAL. The 39-year-old superstar, now gracing the fields of Al-Nassr , took to Instagram to express his delight ahead of their upcoming clash against Damac in the Saudi Pro League.

In the captivating Instagram post, Ronaldo radiates joy, his trademark smile lighting up the frame as he holds his phone, standing next to a prominent Saudi Arabian flag. The caption “Happy days” accompanied by a green heart emoji exudes positivity, reflecting Ronaldo’s upbeat mood as he embraces life in his new environment.

Since his move to Al-Nassr last year, Ronaldo has found himself comfortably settled in Saudi Arabia. Adapting seamlessly to his new surroundings, the footballing icon has become a cherished figure among fans and teammates alike. Ronaldo’s presence has not only brought immense joy to the Al-Nassr faithful but has also inspired his fellow players with his unparalleled talent and passion for the beautiful game. Ronaldo is known for his crazy training routines and determined style, but he seems to find joy in the twilight years of his career. Ronaldo’s relaxed demeanor shows how he still enjoys the game he played his whole life, but don’t worry, he is not slowing down.

Despite nearing the age of 40, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down. His performance on the pitch continues to defy expectations, with an astonishing record of 42 goals in 41 games for Al-Nassr this season alone. Ronaldo’s enduring brilliance extends beyond club football, as he consistently shines for his national team, Portugal, captivating audiences around the world with his remarkable skill and dedication.

What’s next for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr?

As Ronaldo and Al-Nassr gear up for their crucial clash against Damac, they face a pivotal moment in their season. Sitting second in the Saudi Pro League, they aim to secure a crucial victory to maintain their position in the standings and keep their title aspirations alive. However, their journey doesn’t end there, as they prepare for a highly anticipated showdown against Al-Hilal in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup. With Ronaldo leading the charge, Al-Nassr is poised to face their toughest opponents with determination and strength.

As Ronaldo continues to thrive at Al-Nassr, fans eagerly await seeing more moments of brilliance from the footballing icon. His unwavering commitment to excellence and infectious positivity serve as a light of inspiration for aspiring athletes and fans worldwide. With each match, Ronaldo’s legacy grows stronger, leaving a forever mark on the world of football. As he embarks on new challenges and adventures, one thing remains certain: Cristiano Ronaldo’s “happy days” are far from over, and his journey continues to captivate the hearts of millions around the globe.

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Cristiano Ronaldo can become first player ever to achieve historic record with Liverpool icon close behind

Ronaldo can do something that no other football player has ever managed..

Cristiano Ronaldo can do something no other player in the history of football has done by the end of this season.

Ronaldo is currently in the midst of his second season with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr , having joined them as a free agent last January.

He has 26 goals to his name in the league this season, including a hat-trick during a 5-1 thrashing of Al Taee on Saturday.

Ronaldo currently leads the race for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot, and he is four goals ahead of Al Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic.

But the Serbian suffered a muscle injury in his most recent match which has been described as ' heavy ' by local media - potentially allowing Ronaldo to pull further clear.

And according to Twitter account Twitugal , he could become the first player in football history to win a Golden Boot in four different top divisions, excluding state championships.

Ronaldo top scored in the Premier League with Manchester United , La Liga with Real Madrid and Serie A with Juventus .

The Guardian wrote in 2016 that Brazil icon Romario won the Golden Boot in the top divisions of Spain, Netherlands and Brazil, while he also did so in the Campeonato Carioca - a state championship in Brazil.

A host of world football stars have also won Golden Boots in three different countries, including Alfredo Di Stefano, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robert Lewandowski.

Another player to have done so is Luis Suarez , who top scored in the Eredivisie with Ajax, La Liga with Barcelona and the Premier League with Liverpool .

Now at MLS side Inter Miami , the Uruguayan already has five goals in seven league appearances for his new club.

However, as the MLS regular season ends in October, Ronaldo will become the first player to reach the sensational landmark if he can do so at the end of this season.

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