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Cristiano Ronaldo's journey from poverty to world's biggest sports star

Ronaldo was picked up by United after impressing for Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon. Photo: Courtesy.

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a remarkable rise from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest footballers of all-time.

Indeed, the 34-year-old superstar has come a long way from his days growing up as the youngest child in a humble family on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

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