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January 25, 2024
We've all seen Ronaldo in action on the pitch and how good he is when it comes change the outcome of a football match. However and what everyone may not know about, is that the Portuguese icon is also extraordinary in his actions off the field...
No one dares to question if Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time anymore. The Portuguese legend built his legacy thanks to his goal scoring prowess, mesmerizing dribbling skills, aerial ability, and work ethic. Whenever Ronaldo is expected to play, it's very common to notice football bookmakers updating the odds in a very dynamic approach, similar to what we also see with volleybal odds in active markets. However, there is more to Cristiano Ronaldo than just his exploits on the pitch. The Portuguese superstar is also an ardent philanthropist who has dedicated time and money to various charitable causes over the years...
Cristiano Ronaldo - Much more than meets the eye:
One of Ronaldo's foremost philanthropic endeavors has been aiding children in need across the globe. In 2004, he traveled to Indonesia to raise funds in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. He has also been a goodwill ambassador for Save the Children since 2016 and donated his Golden Boot worth €1.5 million to the charity.
In addition, the Manchester United legend has supported other organizations working for child welfare like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and World Vision. Ronaldo has granted wishes to terminally ill children and supported relief efforts for child victims of natural disasters. His big-heartedness and concern for children have earned him respect beyond the footballing world.
Alleviating poverty and hunger is another important cause for Ronaldo. He has been associated with Save the Children for several years to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged children worldwide. In 2016, the star footballer donated his UEFA Champions League winnings to support adaptive education programs for young Syrian refugees.
Ronaldo has also been working to address poverty and hunger in his home country Portugal. He donated $83,000 to fund treatment for a 9-year-old Portuguese boy suffering from brain cancer in 2012. The football icon additionally partnered with the Global FoodBanking Network to help fight hunger across Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Along with poverty reduction, Ronaldo is dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing for vulnerable people. He donated $165,000 to fund cancer treatment for a child in 2020 and has supported other patients who cannot afford medical care.
After the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, Ronaldo paid for a tsunami victim to have reconstructive surgery in Barcelona. He also made a generous donation to build a cancer center in Madeira, Portugal, named after his late father. Furthermore, Ronaldo continues to promote grassroots sports and an active lifestyle for disadvantaged youth.
Ronaldo's philanthropy and charity work have shown his compassion for people in need around the world. Though best known for his football career, his humanitarian efforts reveal the big-hearted person behind the larger-than-life persona. Ronaldo hopes to inspire more people to get involved in philanthropy using their time, money and influence.
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on February 12 for the AFC Asian Champions League, against Al Feiha. You can watch Al Feiha vs Al Nassr, Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla, Barcelona vs Villarreal, Tottenham vs Manchester City, Chelsea vs Aston Villa and Fulham vs Newcastle, all matches provided from our soccer live game pages.
Al Nassr next game:
Al Feiha vs Al Nassr kick-off time (12-02-2023):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+7: 01:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+4.30: 22:30
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+2: 20:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 19:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 18:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 15:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-4: 14:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-7: 11:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / foxsports.com.au / digitalspy.com
