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success. He won numerous youth titles, including the Under-16 Portuguese Championship, and was soon discovered by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. He was the youngest of four children, with two older sisters, Elma and Liliana, and an older brother, Hugo. Growing up in a poor household, Cristiano developed a passion for football at a young age. He joined local club CF Andorinha at age 8, where his talent was quickly recognized. At 12, he moved to Sporting CP, one of Portugal's top clubs, after a successful trial. Cristiano's time at Sporting CP was marked by rapid development and In 2003, at just 18 years old, Cristiano signed with Manchester United for a fee of £12.24 million. Under Ferguson's guidance, he quickly established himself as a key