Cristiano Ronaldo: Champion of the World
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Already a star at the youth level on his home island of Madeira and earning a big move to Sporting Lisbon at just 12, Cristiano Ronaldo left a small town for a big city and was forced to adapt to a completely different life, miles away from his family. His spirit and natural flair took him into the Sporting first team, attracting the interest of Manchester United, who bought him in the summer of 2003. This is the story of a player who attracted praise and criticism alike from soccer fans of all stripes yet won over the United fans with his array of tricks. His dealings with the glare of the media as well as his controversial role in the 2006 World Cup Rooney incident are covered here, as well as his role in inspiring United to the Premiership title and his PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year double honor. Love him or hate him, this is the story of a player who always provokes a reaction.
Introduction 1Childhood 52003/04: A New Beginning in Manchester 27Euro 2004: Living the Dream 632004/05: Second Season Blues 832005/06: Third Time Lucky? 121World Cup 2006 and the Road to Redemption 161Champions at Last 199Conquering all Before Him 257Euro 2008 and the end of an Era 273
