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Ronaldo left for Manchester United in 2003 however is intimately linked to the historical past of Lisbon. (AFP File Photo)
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was born and grew up on the island of Madeira, arrived, alone, in Lisbon on the age of 12 in 1997
Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to add to his assortment of medals with one from the town of Lisbon, the city corridor introduced on Thursday.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was born and grew up on the island of Madeira, arrived, alone, in Lisbon on the age of 12 in 1997 to be part of the academy of Lisbon membership Sporting.
He left for Manchester United in 2003 however is “intimately linked to the historical past” of Lisbon, said the statement announcing his medal.
“This is a tribute to a boy who became a man in Lisbon and who, in addition to his identity of the place where he was born, became a great Lisboan, in the passion he has for the city. Ronaldo has always defended, promoted and projected the name of Lisbon around the world,” stated mayor Carlos Moedas within the assertion.
“Cristiano Ronaldo can be an ideal Lisboan and that has by no means been recognised.”
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