Christiano Ronaldo
What did his godfather, Fernao Sousa tell the British reporters?
"All he wanted to do as a boy was play football," his godfather, Fernao Sousa, recalled for British reporters, adding, "He loved the game so much he'd miss meals or escape out of his bedroom window with a ball when he was supposed to be doing his homework."
What is the eighth Ebola message?
Always practice safe sex: use protection if you are having sex with anyone recovering from Ebola.
What did Ronaldo do when he learned that the money was intended for a 10 moth old boy needing brain surgery?
Because when Ronaldo learned the money was intended for a 10-month-old boy needing brain surgery, he not only gave his boots and a signed jersey, he quietly wrote a personal check for $83,000 to cover the operation and also offered to pay for follow-up treatments at $8,000 a visit.
What marred Ronaldo's time in England?
But Ronaldo's time in England was marred by his mother's 2007 struggle with breast cancer as well as his father's death from alcohol-related illness.
After being named FIFA world player of the year in January and edging out an oft- injured Lionel Messi for the honor, what did Ronaldo promise to do?
But the charity doesn't stop at home. After being named FIFA's world player of the year in January — edging out an oft-injured Lionel Messi for the honor — Ronaldo promised to buy a car for each of the Real Madrid trainers who kept him healthy.
What is the charity work done with? What is it at odds with?
But the charity work, much of it done with little media attention, is at odds with Ronaldo's public persona as a self-absorbed diva and playboy who recently opened a museum dedicated to himself.
What does the popularity of football give that is unique?
FIFA President Blatter said: "The popularity of football gives us a unique platform to reach all communities. We hope that football can play its part and that this campaign against Ebola can make a real difference on the ground as the world comes together to fight the virus and to help those living in affected communities."
What three countries have seen the highest amount of cases?
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have seen the highest number of cases
Who was he named after?
He was named after Ronald Reagan, a favorite actor of his father's.
What was his early life shaped with? Why?
His early life was shaped by hardship; his father, a gardener, often drank too much, and eventually died from kidney problems in 2005.
What did he sign with in 2008?
In 2008, a year after signing a five-year, £31 million contract,
How was Ronaldo first introduced into soccer?
It was through his dad's work as an equipment manager at a boy's club that Ronaldo was first introduced to the game of soccer
How much did Manchester United pay to sign him in 2003?
Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003—a record fee for a player of his age.
What is the first Ebola message?
Report unusual illnesses: please report any unusual illnesses or deaths in your community.
How did Ronaldo justify the high tab?
Ronaldo again justified the high tab when he put together one of the club's finest seasons in history, setting a franchise record for goals scored (42)
What kind of neighborhood did Ronaldo grow up in?
Ronaldo grew up in a largely working class neighborhood,
What is Ronaldo?
The youngest of four children born to a poor family,
What earned him the Fifa World of the Year honor?
setting a franchise record for goals scored (42), and earning himself the FIFA World of the Year honor
What has Christiano Ronaldo logged a dozen of in his long soccer career?
istiano Ronaldo has logged dozens of assists during his long soccer career.
Which of his assist is the most important and characteristic?
the one he picked up in March after being asked to donate items to a charity auction.
What did Ronaldo's father teach him?
"My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double," Ronaldo told a British newspaper. "And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.
When he goes home, what does his mother say?
"When I go home, my mom says: 'Son, you have done a good act in helping other people. It's good that you are interested in how the world lives.' It is so nice to hear things like that from people who are so important to me."
According to World Health Organization, as of November 9 , how many probably and suspected cases of Ebola are there in six countries?
According to the World Health Organization, as of 9 November, a total of 14,098 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in six countries.
When did he sign with Sporting Portugal? After what?
After a stint with Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001
What did he tell reporters about leaving Manchester United?
"I know that they are going to demand a lot of me to be successful at the club and I know that I'm going to have much more pressure than at Manchester United because I was there for many years," Ronaldo told reporters. "But it means a new challenge and is going to help me be the best footballer."
What did Ronaldo do in 2004 when he saw footage of a young Indonesian tsunami victim wearing his No. 7 Portugal jersey?
2004 when he saw footage of a young Indonesian tsunami victim wearing his No. 7 Portugal jersey. Ronaldo immediately flew to Aceh, Indonesia, to raise money to help the country rebuild.
In 2009, where did he donate $165,000 to?
And a year later he gave more than $165,000 to fund a cancer center at the Portuguese hospital that treated his mother.
Why was nobody surprised to see Ronaldo leave the United?
As lauded as Ronaldo was on the field for Manchester United, his commitment to the club came under constant question. Speculation swirled that he wanted to play elsewhere. So in 2009, when Spanish soccer club Real Madrid agreed to pay United a record $131 million for the chance to sign him, nobody was all that surprised to see Ronaldo leave United.
What is the fourth Ebola message?
Avoid body contact: avoid direct, skin and body contact with anyone suffering from Ebola.
What is the ninth Ebola message?
Avoid contact with wild animals and bats: wild animals and bats can carry the Ebola virus. Avoid them.
"When football talks...."
everybody listens
By his early tees, what had grown considerably?
By his early teens, Ronaldo's talent and legend had grown considerably.
By the time he was ten, what was he already known as?
By the time he was 10 years old, he was already recognized as a phenomenon—a kid who ate, slept and drank the game.
What is his full name?
Christiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
What is the seventh Ebola message?
Cook meat properly: cook all meat and animal products thoroughly before consumption.
When and where was he born?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
What is the tenth Ebola message?
Do not touch the dead: avoid direct contact with dead Ebola victims or anyone who has died from a strange disease.
What should you do to share the message?
Download posters, pictures and banners featuring the players and their messages at www.fifa.com and share them in your community with the hashtag #wecanbeatebola
What has each public message been chosen for?
Each health message, such as "Report unusual illnesses" and "Cook meat properly", has been chosen to improve public understanding about how the virus spreads, and to provide clear information that can be used to reduce the chances of the virus spreading in affected communities.
When did the doctors first experience the power of football when it comes to prevention and health?
FIFA Chief Medical Officer Prof. Jiří Dvořák, MD said: "We doctors have experienced the power of football when it comes to prevention and health, while successfully implementing the 'FIFA 11 for Health' programme in 15 African countries as part of the medical legacy of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Now we are using the same system to tackle Ebola, by presenting simple educational messages to prevent the spread of the disease through the voices of football stars
What did he do in 2008?
In 2008, he set a franchise record for goals scored.
In 2009, how much did Real Madrid pay him for his services?
In 2009, Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services.
What awards and honors has he won?
In addition to his FIFA World Player of the year award, Ronaldo has also won the coveted Ballon d'OR, the Golden Boot, and been named the UEFA Club Forward of the Year, among other honors during the course of his career.
What did he help steer Manchester United to?
In all, Ronaldo helped steer Manchester United to three premier league titles.
What happened in the 2004 FA Cup Final?
In the 2004 FA Cup final, he scored Manchester's first three goals and helped them capture the championship
What did he pay for in the last two years and what has he became an international spokesman about?
In the last two years alone he paid for a 9-year-old cancer patient to receive pioneering treatment in an attempt to save his life and became an international spokesman for two global campaigns addressing childhood hunger and obesity and another aimed at conserving biodiversity.
What is the second Ebola message?
Know the symptoms: do you have a fever with a loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, pain, vomiting, bleeding or diarrhoea? Know the symptoms of Ebola.
When was the Ebola campaign launched?
Monday, 17 November.
What do they hope that this campaign will do?
Neymar Jr said: "It is so important that we get the right information to those affected by the Ebola outbreak. We all hope this positive campaign will improve people's understanding of the Ebola virus and help us to reduce the chances of it spreading. Let's all get behind this campaign to help our brothers and sisters in the worst-hit regions. Together, we can beat Ebola."
How much did Ronaldo make last year?
he made more than $70 million last year
Which child is Ronaldo and who are his parents?
Ronaldo is the youngest of four children born to Maria Dolores dos Santos and Jose Dinis Aveiro
What is the eleventh Ebola message?
Seek help for safe burials: please seek help from local authorities to bury any victims of Ebola or strange diseases.
What is the third Ebola message?
Seek immediate medical help: please seek urgent medical help if you have a fever with additional symptoms.
What did he do in 2001 at the age of 16?
That same year, at the tender age of 16, Ronaldo turned heads with a mesmerizing performance against Manchester United, wowing even his opponents with his footwork and deft skill. He made such an impression that a number of United players asked their manager to try and sign the young player.
What is the "11 Against Ebola" campaign and who does it feature?
The "11 against Ebola" campaign, featuring Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Neymar Jr, Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm among others, promotes 11 simple health messages selected with the help of doctors and health experts from Africa, the World Bank Group and the World Health Organization who are tackling the outbreak in West Africa.
Why was the death of his father particularly hard?
The latter was especially hard for Ronaldo as the two had been close, and the young athlete had often pushed for his father to enter rehab and address his drinking. His father, however, never accepted the offer.
What has the popularity of football and its top players proven to be?
The popularity of football and its top players has proven to be a powerful way to connect with a wide audience and to transmit public health messages.
What kind of results has the world governing body of football achieved?
The world governing body of football has achieved positive results with previous public health awareness campaigns such as the FIFA 11 for Health, which recruited top players to promote simple health messages for children around the world.
In an acceptance speech, who did he pledge to give out to?
Then during his tearful acceptance speech, he made good on a pledge to give a shout-out to a group of young leukemia patients.
How many deaths from Ebola has there been?
There have been 5,160 deaths.
What is this campaign the first of?
This is the first emergency health campaign of its kind implemented by FIFA.
What did his mother do in order to keep the children fed and maintain some financial stability?
To help keep the children fed, and maintain some financial stability, Ronaldo's mother worked as a cook and cleaning person.
Who are the top international football players joining forces with? And to do what?
Top international football players are joining forces with world football's governing body FIFA, the Confederation of African Football and health experts to raise global awareness and promote simple preventative measures in the fight against Ebola.
How do the players share each message?
Underneath the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola" and the hashtag #wecanbeatebola,
What is the slogan they are underneath and the hash tag?
Underneath the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola" and the hashtag #wecanbeatebola,
What was his home?
his home a small tin roofed shack that overlooked the ocean
What is the fifth Ebola message?
Wash your hands and disinfect: wash your hands regularly and disinfect anything touched by suspected or confirmed Ebola sufferers.
What is the sixth Ebola message?
Wear proper protection: wear gloves and proper protective clothing if you are caring for an Ebola sufferer, and get the right instruction for the use of protective clothing.
What libel suit did he win in 2008 and what did he do with the money?
When he won a libel suit against a British tabloid in 2008 he donated the money to a charity in the Portuguese archipelago where he was born.
What does Ronaldo insists?
Yet Ronaldo insists he has gotten more back than he's given away.
What has the Portuguese striker been for decades?
Yet the Portuguese striker has been a generous giver of time and money for a decade,
What is Funchal, Madeira, Portugal?
a small island off the western coast of the country