A tribute to Cristiano: the one and only CR7.
I have followed your journey from the streets of Lisbon as cleaner, where you worked and struggled as a teenager, to standing on football’s biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup.
This might be your last World Cup match. I hope it isn’t, but if it is, thank you for every memory. You will always be remembered as my idol.
From Sporting CP, where your dream began at such a young age, to Manchester United, where you carried the legendary No. 7 shirt after greats like Beckham. Then came Real Madrid, where you built one of the greatest legacies football has ever seen.
I still remember the tears in your eyes after you were forced off in the EURO 2016 final. Seeing you in pain broke millions of hearts, but you still lifted the trophy with your team. I also remember the heartbreak of losing the EURO 2004 final to Greece. Every setback only made your story greater.
I copied your hairstyles, your celebrations, and even celebrated my own small achievements with a “SIUUUU!” just like you.
Your dedication to fitness has always inspired me. Even in your 40s, you continue to set standards that most athletes can only dream of reaching.
I remember the day you signed for Real Madrid and the incredible legacy you created there. Then came Juventus, the unforgettable hat-trick against Atlético Madrid and that unbelievable towering header that seemed to defy gravity.
I will never forget your hat-trick against Spain at the World Cup or your emotional return to Manchester United. That return made me fall in love with United all over again.
Then came Al Nassr. You didn’t just join a club, you made the whole world pay attention to the Saudi League, something very few people cared about before.
Thank you for inspiring millions, including me. You taught us that talent is nothing without hard work, discipline, belief, and sacrifice.
No matter what happens next, you will always be my idol. You will always be my GOAT.
Thank you for everything, Cristiano.
SIUUUUUUUUUU! 🐐🇵🇹❤️