10 Things Cristiano Ronaldo Wanted To Keep Secret.

Did you know that Cristiano can jump higher than an NBA player? Or that at 15, he had a surgery that almost ended his soccer career? In this video, we tell you 10 things you didn't know about Cristiano Ronaldo. Number 1. His childhood nickname was Crybaby. Opposing fans will definitely have a good laugh at this one, given that Ronaldo isn't averse to a little diving now and then. When he was younger, CR7 was dubbed Crybaby because he would cry if he didn't get what he wanted. Ronaldo's friends gave him the nickname Little B, which relates to his impressive speed when playing football. Ronaldo has been shocking opposing teams with his pace as a professional for years, but Ronaldo didn't have the most memorable nicknames as a kid. Number 2. A clean body, a committed blood donor, with no lack of tattoos. Stars like Dani Alves and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who have tattoos on their bodies, have left their stamp on the game today. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, has no tattoos on his body and has no plans to get any in the near future. Apart from the foregoing, Ronaldo is a devoted blood donor. This could explain why he doesn't have any tattoos, as the Red Cross recommends waiting at least four months after obtaining a tattoo before donating blood. In addition, CR7 has donated his bone marrow in order to help Carlos Martinson. Not only that, but he also has a generous side to him. Ronaldo sold the golden boot he won in 2011 for 1.5 million euros in November 2012 and donated the proceeds to Gaza Schools for Children. Ronaldo joined FIFA's 11 for Health campaign in December 2012 to increase awareness among children about how to avoid illnesses such as drug addiction, HIV, malaria, and obesity. Number 3. He runs five times faster than a cheetah. Okay, this may seem far-fetched, but scientific tests on Ronaldo's incredible speed have been conducted, with one study revealing that the Juventus star can jump five times faster than a cheetah. He's also apparently far better at jumping than the average NBA player, which explains how he pulls off those absurd scissor kicks. Ronaldo, on the other hand, had to work hard to earn all of that speed. Ronaldo used to place heavy weights on his feet and run in them during training sessions when he was a teenager. He was convinced that after he removed them, he would be able to run considerably faster than the typical person. And it appears that this theory was correct. During an average football season for Ronaldo, he's estimated to sprint 900 times more than an Olympic sprinter does in training. Number 4. His father was an alcoholic, which is why Ronaldo refuses to drink. Unfortunately, Ronaldo has had his fair share of family sorrow, as his father Jose died of issues related to drinking when he was just 20 years old. The actor had attempted multiple times to get his father into treatment, but Jose had rejected each time. Ronaldo refuses to drink alcohol as a result of his father's death. He is frightened that the disease is hereditary, and he doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps. Number 5. He underwent heart surgery at 15 years old. Footballers have often had their professional careers cut short due to heart issues and injuries. While wounded players have battled or succeeded in continuing their football careers, those with cardiac issues have either died on the field or retired. Hard to see. Ronaldo had to have significant surgery when he was 15 years old because of a racing heartbeat. Ronaldo may have never been able to achieve his dream of being a great football star if he hadn't undergone that heart surgery. Number 6. There's a lot of mystery surrounding the birth of his children. Ronaldo's first three children's births have been shrouded in secrecy. Cristiano became a father for the first time in 2010 when he gave birth to Cristiano Jr. in the United States to an unidentified woman. He compensated his child's mother for full custody of the youngster, who was reared in Portugal by Ronaldo and Ronaldo's mother Dolores. As per their agreement, he will never expose the woman's identity. In 2015, Ronaldo became a father to twins born in the United States through a surrogate. The woman was paid by Ronaldo to carry his DNA. Finally, Ronaldo and his longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez welcomed a typical addition to the family in November 2017 when Rodriguez gave birth to a baby daughter Alana. Cristiano's children are all being raised by them. Number 7. He was expelled from school at the age of 14 years old. At the age of 14, Ronaldo was dismissed from school after a teacher at his new school insulted his accent. Ronaldo became so angry at the joke that he threw a chair at the teacher, resulting in the expulsion of the future footballer. Dolores, on the other hand, was not angry when Ronaldo returned home. She could see right once that his main talent was football, and Ronaldo was able to devote his entire attention to becoming a professional. He was expelled from school as a result of his actions. This was the time he attributes to his turning point, so luck must have been on his side. It's a good thing he didn't have any career-ending injuries when he was younger. Number 8. Kick off a horse. If you think the force of his jump is remarkable, wait till you see how powerful and quick his kick is. Ronaldo has been accused of kicking the ball and injuring some fans. Broken noses and wrists are among the injuries sustained, while he is magnificent up close. You don't want to get too close to him, or you might end up with a broken body part. But who knows, it might be worth it. Number 9. Legendary CR7. No one will confuse CR7 with another brand if you mention it. Cristiano Ronaldo has owned the number 7 jersey for a long time and shows no signs of losing it anytime soon. However, this may not have been the case. His jersey number was intended to be 28 when he joined Manchester United. It may sound strange, but we have been saying CR28 all along. Alex Ferguson demanded that Ronaldo wear the number 7 jersey so that he might fill the shoes and imitate the panache of his predecessors, such as Eric Catana, George Best, and David Beckham. Number 10. Poker face. Well, it's difficult to predict which direction or angle Ronaldo will take with the ball when he has it in his hands. The same is said to be true with his poker skills, which are said to be legendary. The charges may not be completely true, but given the number of poker sites that have decided to use his image as poker stars, there isn't much room for speculation. The important takeaway. Cristiano Ronaldo is a legend who will outlast his time. He is committed to maintaining his physical well-being. He is physically fit and performing at a high level even at this age. But do you know that Cristiano actually has a junk food day? I'm not lying. Check out this video to see what football players actually eat.