Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of contemporary football. He is known by fans as a rich player with private jets, expensive supercars, high-rises and often vacations in the most luxurious places in the world,… However, to to get where he is today, he has to put in a lot of effort and in his journey, CR7 is helped by many people. And when he became a superstar as he is now, he didn’t have to spend “huge money” to help his important people, wholeheartedly for his friends was his personality that was praised by many fans.
One of CR7’s big “swinging hands” was the story in 2012, he donated 1 million USD (nearly 23 billion VND) to each friend in his group to play after he became a superstar. When asked why, Ronaldo said that this is a completely worthy amount for those who play with him, because these are friends who are ready to give their all for Ronaldo even when no one knows him.
To have the current success, it is impossible not to mention super agent Jorge Mendes, who helped CR7 sign contracts with big clubs such as Manchester United. Real Madrid, Juventus. To send his thanks to his agent, in 2015, when Jorge Mendes got married, the Portuguese striker bought an island in Greece as a gift for super agent Mendes. Move Noticias magazine said that the price of the island is up to 40 million pounds (nearly 1.1 trillion dong). This gift made many fans admire CR7’s willingness to play.
In addition to friends in life, Ronaldo has also never forgotten his colleagues in the national team and club, he is said to often bring a group of football friends to go out with a luxury car, to the The most luxurious dining area. Once, CR7 also used his G650, worth more than 64.5 million USD (nearly 1,500 billion) to travel with his close teammates in the most comfortable way.
He used to take you on vacation by private jet many times. (Photo: Bloomberg)
In 2018, in an interview with Sports TV site, superstar Kaka once revealed that Ronaldo, when at Real Madrid, used to give gifts to both staff working at the club, even very low-level people. Or for Christmas 2014, CR7 ordered dozens of Bulgari watches, priced at 10,200 USD each (more than 234 million VND) with separate designs to give to his close teammates.
Ronaldo does not regret giving luxury watches to teammates. (Photo: IG Alvaro Arbeloa)
Among the close brothers, Albert Fantrau is the friend from childhood who is most respected by CR7. Bloomberg posted, the Portuguese super striker considers Fantrau as his benefactor, through CR7’s account, it was his friend who indirectly helped Ronaldo get on the selected list of Sporting Lisbon Club, thereby creating an important momentum for the future.
In an important match and in a situation where he could score, but Fantrau passed the ball to Ronaldo, thanks to that goal he was admitted to the club. After the game Ronaldo met Albert Fantrau to ask why he did so. Albert Fantrau replied: “Because you are better and more worthy than me”. I was very emotional,” Ronaldo shared. To repay Albert Fantrau, Ronaldo generously bought a car, built a house for his friend, also helped you pay off your debt and help you find a suitable job.
CR7 and Albert Fantrau are famous best friends in the football world. (Photo: Bloomberg)
Ronaldo and Albert Fantrau when they were young players. (Photo: Marca)
Unlike the cold image on the pitch, Ronaldo outside is a very warm and emotional man. What do you think about the above gifts? Please share it with YAN!
