The portuguese international, Christiano Ronaldo received the portuguese MARCA legend award for his successful career as a professional footballer, which has seen him attain global stardom.
The portuguese was given the award by Marca director Juan Ignacio Gallardo at the Teartro Reina Victoria in Madrid, a venue that was filled to capacity with numerous national and international press outlet, as well as fans who wanted to see their Idol in the flesh.
"This trophy is going to be in a very nice place in my Museum", said an emotional Ronaldo.
" Madrid is special', I travel a lot, but there are few cities like madrid. Much of this award is what i did at Real madrid.
"It is a Special trophy and i am very honoured to receive it. Thank you to every one who has helped me achieve it. It's a matter of pride to me. And i hope to return to madrid soon.
CHRISTIANO RONALDO COMMENTS
Going after such Ballon d' or: "I hope i can win it. The main thing is that my career has continued to go well after madrid. It isn't easy leaving Madrid as i did, after nine years at the age of 33. And it was(2018/19) really a good year for me, because i won Seria A, the Copa Italia and the National League with portugal. Its one of the best season I've had both individually and collectively".
Manchester United and Real Madrid: "I miss both, but i was at madrid for longer. My kids grew up here and my partner(Georgina Rodriguez) is from here so i miss madrid".
Most Important trophy: Every trophy is important, but may be the European Championship is the most important one of my career. There's something special about the it. I guess its the most special trophy that I've won in my career. Its not the same as winning (silver ware) with your club. The emotional are stronger and that makes it much more special winning something with your country.
Winning the Champions League this Season: "We'll try to win the Champions League, but it's very difficult because every club wants to win it. Only one club can win it, and hopefully it's juve.
The event presented by the journalist Felipe del Campo, was also attended by Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes, his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, and the president of Unidad Editorial, Antonio Fernandez Galiano Campos.
Ronaldo joins an exclusive list of athletes to have received this prize following on from likes of Rafa Nadal, Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, Marc Marquez, Paul Gasol, Miguel Indurain, Usain Bolt and Roger Federal, as well as Footballers such as Lionel Messi, Raul Gonzalez, Diego Maradona, Pele and paolo Maldini.
With this Marca legend award, Ronaldo has further added to his already impressive trophy collection, having previously won five champions league, four club world cups, three premier league tittles, two laliga satander tittles, one scudetto, one European championship and one league of Nations.
Among others also include, the top scorer in the history of Champions league(127 goals), Real Madrid(451 goals) and portugal(88 goals). He has left his mark on every club he has played for, in addition to his country, and there is no denying that the 34 year old is one of the greatest players of all time.
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