“She Went to Bed Hungry” – Set to a Make a Billion Dollar With Nike, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mother Once ‘Worked 7 Days a Week’ to Buy Him a Pair of Soccer Boots

Cristiano Ronaldo is possibly one of the greatest ever sportsmen. Apart from his ever-lasting legacy in soccer, he has also become a very successful businessman. Currently, he is in Saudi Arabia playing for Al-Nassr. However, several reports suggest that Ronaldo might leave the Saudi-based soccer club shortly.

While a move back to Europe is still on the cards, Ronaldo can happily choose his next soccer project without worrying about the ‘money’ factor. In 2016, he signed a major ‘lifetime’ deal with NIKE worth $1 billion.

It is important to note that life wasn’t as flowery as it is now for the mighty Ronaldo. However, the soccer veteran once revealed that his mother used to work to help fund his dream of becoming a soccer legend.

Cristiano Ronaldo credits his mother for his success

Ronaldo wasn’t a star since Day 1. With sheer hard work and persistence, he gained the trust of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. He then went on to become one of the best players of the modern game at Real Madrid. After a move to Juventus and a return to England, the soccer veteran is on a surprising long-term project in the Middle East.

While he is still earning tons of money at Al-Nassr, his paycheck isn’t the most important aspect of his life at the moment. Currently, on a $200 million deal, life wasn’t always like this for the Portuguese soccer legend. In an interview, he once revealed the hardships his mother went through. He said, “She went to bed hungry to feed me. We had no money”, as compiled by Style.

“She worked seven days a week and worked nights as a cleaner to buy me a pair of football boots so I could play. My whole success is dedicated to her. And as long as she lives, she will always have everything I can give her.” Even after being at this stature, the soccer veteran has the utmost level of respect for his mother.

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A few years ago, the Portuguese soccer legend signed an unbelievable lifetime deal with NIKE. Let’s dive deeper into the same.

Ronaldo’s lifetime deal with NIKE sorts him out for life!

Back in 2016, NIKE managed to lock Ronaldo’s partnership with the company for life. This $1 billion deal allows the soccer veteran to rest and do nothing after his playing career. While being one of the most influential athletes in the game, his deal with NIKE is similar to Michael Jordan’s. The NBA legend has had a similar deal with the sports brand that pays him every year since 2003.

Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo is quite sorted financially. While making a name for himself in Saudi Arabia, his 12-year-son also represents the academy. Over the years, the Portuguese soccer legend has built his own ‘CR7’ brand. Apart from phenomenal self-branding, he also invests his money in cars, properties, and a lot more.

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