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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (pronounced [kɾɨʃˈtiɐnu ʁuˈnaɫdu]), OIH, (born 5 February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester United and the Portuguese national team. With Manchester United, Ronaldo plays primarily as a right winger. He has also been used both in a central attacking role and as a second striker.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain. Real Madrid
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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen looking in a mirror, before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen looking in a mirror, before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (2.R) of Real Madrid celebrates with Esteban Granero (#24) after scoring from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (2.R) of Real Madrid celebrates with Esteban Granero (#24) after scoring from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lines up to score from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lines up to score from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, tries to beat Valladolid's goalkeeper Justo Villar during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, tries to beat Valladolid's goalkeeper Justo Villar during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo postures as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo postures as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal kicks the ball to score a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal kicks the ball to score a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Real Madrid is chased by Asier Del Horno (L) and Diego Costa of Valladolid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Real Madrid is chased by Asier Del Horno (L) and Diego Costa of Valladolid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, center right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, center right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo shouts as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo shouts as they play against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball to score against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball to score against Valladolid during their Spanish League football match at José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid during his Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, 5th left celebrates with various team mates after scoring against Valladolid during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, 5th left celebrates with various team mates after scoring against Valladolid during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen looking in a mirror, before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen looking in a mirror, before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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A figure representing soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, is seen before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain Thursday March 18, 2010. Every year the city of Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta, a noisy week that is full of fireworks and processions in honor of Saint Joseph that ends in the midnight of March 19, burning large paper mache figures displayed around the streets of the city.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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