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Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Onyeka32(m): 12:00am On Aug 29, 2015 |
Moments after Real Madrid Football Club won their 10th UEFA Champions League trophy in 2014, the global audience and thousands of football fans at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon were taken by surprise when Cristiano Ronaldo abandoned the team's celebration and ran to a section of the stand to pull out a man from the crowd and hug him affectionately. The action was a public confession by Ronaldo to honour his childhood clubmate who 'sacrificed himself’ and allowed the Portuguese star to become a global icon today. Ronaldo said in an interview he granted some years ago that he and his friend were vying for a spot in an academy of Andorinha in Funchal, Madeira. “I have to thank my old friend Albert Fantrau for my success. We played together for the same team in the U-18 championship. When a scout came to see us he said that “Whoever scores more goals will come into our academy.” “We won that match 3-0. I scored the first goal then Albert scored the second with a great header. But the third goal was impressive for all of us. Albert was one-on-one against the goalkeeper, he rounded the goalkeeper and I was running in front of him. “All he had to do was to score that goal but he passed it to me and I scored the third goal, so I got that spot and went to the academy. “After the match I went to him and asked him why? Albert said that “Because you (Ronaldo) are better than me.” Journalists then went to Albert’s house and asked him if it was a true story. He said yes. He also said that his career as a player after the match ended and now is unemployed. “But how did you build this house so great, you have a car? You seem like a rich man. You also able keep your family. From where did this come from? ‘ Albert more proudly replied: “It is from Ronaldo!” This explains why Ronaldo had to single him out of the crowd to share in his celebration
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Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by RoyalBlak007: 12:03am On Aug 29, 2015 |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by emerich(m): 12:04am On Aug 29, 2015 |
My love for this great player knows no bound, it just increased. 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Nobody: 12:18am On Aug 29, 2015 |
#TeamCR7 much much love to the living Legend CR7 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by donholy28(m): 6:44am On Aug 29, 2015 |
Which Nigerian guy fit do this for person...we would rather score from center circle. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by harffie(m): 6:50am On Aug 29, 2015 |
His* |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Stevez32(m): 6:56am On Aug 29, 2015 |
I always get emotional everyday I read this piece. Viva Ronaldo.. most charitable, greatest player in the world. 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Smooyis(m): 7:36am On Aug 29, 2015 |
What a great friend very uncommon in this generation. |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Nobody: 7:42am On Aug 29, 2015 |
I lov u pas my gf 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Nobody: 8:08am On Aug 29, 2015 |
wenever i hear the name xtaino ronaldo. i smile. u knw y? because he achieved greatness albert nice on hommie. . .God shall reward u. but wenever i hear d name MESSIA U KNW WOT? i grin because he was born great #YOLO 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Ahmed0336(m): 8:26am On Aug 29, 2015 |
i'm not into football and sports in general but after reading this peice i ll say am impressed 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by mayorjosh(m): 9:06am On Aug 29, 2015 |
If I hear sey messi do this one for person make buhari turn transgender I love the guy(no homo)he's humble and he wants to improve evryday despite age not being on his side again.his thirst to improve makes people think he is proud and arrogant 2 Likes |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by chacoonder(m): 9:40am On Aug 29, 2015 |
CR7 my beloved.. |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Spikkylee: 9:52am On Aug 29, 2015 |
G |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by dawealthiestman(m): 10:05am On Aug 29, 2015 |
Absolutely incredible |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by cyprus000: 10:15am On Aug 29, 2015 |
donholy28: |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Nobody: 10:17am On Aug 29, 2015 |
mayorjosh: Everyone who has worked with this guy testifies to his incredible work ethic He deserves everything good coming his way |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by NnamdiN: 10:29am On Aug 29, 2015 |
One sob story that actually touches |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Iaz93: 12:12pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
Oh, Lord! There are no words to describe you, Ronnie. I fecking love you. Damn!!! |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Abbey2sam(m): 1:14pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
i feel lucky that Ronaldo played football during my generation, his humility always melt my heart and i love that guy with passion(no homo) hes hated for the wrong reasons |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Mcowubaba: 2:47pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
donholy28: Lwkmd ... Naija guy..pass which ball werey |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Ekpekus(m): 3:43pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
donholy28:LMOA! So true |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Johnnoah1st: 3:51pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
i love ronaldo |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Blackfire(m): 4:45pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
Now that is what makes u a man |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Savigne(f): 5:16pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
Hmmm....Good to know he pays his dues. |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by faith551(m): 7:33pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
That's just beautiful. If na naija, even say na u better pass, them go knack u better jazz, that day scout dey come, you go turn Yakubu ayegbeni |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by MrCork: 7:55pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
Onyeka32: ....so u want to marray Ronado becuz of moiney ...abi?.... YOU HOMEBASE FEMALES MENNNNN!!! 1 Like |
Re: Ronaldo Honoured His Childhood Clubmate Who 'sacrificed Is Carrier For Him by Nobody: 8:21pm On Aug 29, 2015 |
Touching |
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