SportsCristiano Ronaldo named among least adored by fans despite billion-dollar triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo named among least adored by fans despite billion-dollar triumph

Ronaldo ranks high in a disgraceful ranking. These words will hurt him.
Ronaldo ranks high in a disgraceful ranking. These words will hurt him.
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5:33 AM EST, January 20, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo's accomplishments are born out of rigorous work. Hailing from a poor family, growing up fatherless, and having considerably less favorable prospects than his peers, the Portuguese soccer star's tremendous ambition and drive propelled him to the pinnacle of success.

Ronaldo is well-known for his intensive, sometimes extreme routines. He has a private gym constructed wherever he travels and spends numerous hours there daily. His disciplined routine also encompasses several other crucial components.

The former Real Madrid star may eat as many as six meals daily, most of which consist of fish. His favorites include swordfish, tuna, and stewed cod. Ham, cheese, and low-fat yogurt are staple foods in CR7's breakfasts.

Some see Ronaldo's regimented lifestyle as perfection, while others perceive it as a flaunting disposition or pursuit of fame. FourFourTwo has enlisted soccer personalities who elicit unfavorable reactions from fans, with the Portuguese player listed seventh.

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's indisputable status as one of the most talented players in football history, it doesn't guarantee universal popularity. His game has always been tainted with a touch of arrogance, and noisy controversies, like a series of interviews triggering his departure from Manchester United in 2022, further marred his image - the website underscores.

Topping the ranking as the most loathed figure is Joey Barton, trailed by former footballer Sepp Blatter, and Harald Schumacher. Michel Platini holds fourth place, while El Hadji Diouf and John Terry are in the fifth and sixth spots, respectively.

Ronaldo's extraordinary achievement

In 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to earn a billion dollars. Remarkably, most of this enormous sum wasn't generated from his sporting career but from endorsements, hotel ventures, fragrances, and clothing lines.

Ronaldo takes pleasure in spending his hard-earned wealth. He possesses numerous properties across Europe. His private jet is particularly noteworthy, more akin to a five-star hotel than a standard aircraft.

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