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Cristiano’s farewell letter (July 10, 2018) “These years in Real Madrid, and in this city of Madrid, have been possibly the happiest of my life. I only have feelings of enormous gratitude for for this club, this fanbase and this city. I can only give thanks to all of them for the love and affection that I have received.  However, I think that the moment has arrived to start a new chapter in my life and therefore I have asked the club to accept letting me leave. I am sorry it is like this and I ask all of you, especially our fans, to please understand me.  They have been absolutely wonderful for nine years. These nine years have been unique. It has been an exciting time for me, full of consideration but they have also been hard because Real Madrid have very high demands, but I know very well that I will never forget that I have enjoyed my football here in a unique way.  I have had fabulous teammates in the dressing room and on the pitch, I have felt the heat of an incredible fanbase and together we have won three consecutive Champions Leagues and four in five years. And also, on an individual level, I have the satisfaction of having won 4 Ballon d'Ors and 3 Golden Boots. All during my time in this immense and extraordinary club. Real Madrid has conquered my heart and that of my family, and that is why more than ever I want to say thanks: thanks to the club, to the president, to the directors, to my friends, to all the coaches, doctors, physios, incredible workers that make everything function that are attending tirelessly to every detail. Infinite thanks one more time to our fans and thank you also to Spanish football. During this incredible nine years I have played against incredible players. My respect and my recognition goes out to all them. I have reflected a lot and I know that the moment has arrived for a new cycle. I am leaving but this shirt, this badge and the Santiago Bernabéu will continue to always feel as my own wherever I am. Thank you to everyone and, of course, like I said for the first time in our stadium nine years ago: Hala Madrid!”

Adiós Cristiano (2009-2018) 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Santos and Pepe celebrate Portugal’s first European Championship - July 10, 2016

Party in Lisbon, 11.07.16

EURO 2016: Ronaldo in the mixed zone after the final | July 10, 2016

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Cristiano wins two major trophies in 2016: - UEFA Champions League (May 28) - UEFA EURO (July 10)

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the trophy after the team’s 1-0 win in the Euro 2016 final football match between Portugal and France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 10, 2016.

EURO 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the European Championship trophy | July 10, 2016

Cristiano writes a new chapter in the history books | March 5, 2016 - Ronaldo is now the 2nd highest scorer in La Liga’s history (in only 7 seasons). Cristiano just needed 228 games to beat Zarra’s record; 62 less than Messi (290 games). - Most hattricks in La Liga’s history: Cristiano (30)

Cristiano singing Rihanna’s ‘Stay’, a clip from his upcoming documentary ‘RONALDO’. (x)

“Your home, your fans, thank you Raúl”.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother and son celebrating Cristiano’s goal vs Levante (La Liga, matchday 8) | October 17, 2015

Cristiano shares his 4th Golden Shoe with the Santiago Bernabéu | October 17, 2015

Ronaldo’s record collection | October 17, 2015 - via uefa.com - Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer (324 goals in 310 matches) - Most European Golden Shoe awards (4) - Longest scoring run (8) in successive UCL matches (2013/14) - Most goals scored (9) in a single UCL group stage  (2013/14) - First player to score 10 goals or more in 4 consecutive UCL (in 2011/12  & 2014/15) - Most goals registered (17) in a single European Cup season (2013/14) - First player to score against all 19 Spanish Liga clubs in a single campaign (2011/12) - Most goals (26) in UEFA European Championship (qualifying and finals) - Most hat-tricks in the Spanish Liga (28) - Most goals (31) netted in a single 38-game Premier League season (2007/08; shared with Alan Shearer and Luis Suárez). - Most goals scored (36) in the UCL knockout rounds - Most league goals notched (48) for Real Madrid in one season (2014/15) - First player to hit more than a half-century of goals (50) for five consecutive seasons in Spanish football (2010/11-2014/15) - Portugal’s all-time leading goalscorer (55) - Most goals (61) registered in all competitions for Real Madrid in one season (2014/15) - Most group stage to final goals in UEFA Champions League history (80 goals) - Most goals in UEFA club competition (83) - Youngest player to achieve a century of caps (100) for Portugal, aged 27 years, eight months and 11 days. - Fastest player to get to 150 Liga goals