I. Ro ‧ nal ‧ do /rəˈnældəʊ $ -ˈnɑː-/ BrE AmE
(1976–) a Brazilian football player, considered to be one of the best in the world. He has played for many leading football clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Brazilian national football teams. He was named world player of the year in 1996, 1997, and 2002.
II. Ro·nal·do, Cris·tia·no /rəˈnældəʊ, krɪsˈtjɑːnəʊ $ -doʊ, krɪsˈtjɑːnoʊ/ BrE AmE
(1985-) a Portuguese football player who has played for the Portuguese national team, Sporting Clube de Portugal, and Manchester United. With Manchester United he has won the FA Premier League title (2006–2007), the FA Cup (2004), and the Football League Cup (2006). His individual ↑ award s include the PFA Players’ Player of the Year (2007 and 2008) and the PFA Young Player of the Year (2007). His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.