Is CR7 and Ronaldo same?
Is CR7 and Ronaldo same?
Aside from their names, there are a number of similarities between Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo. Long before the brand CR7, for example, Ronaldo Nazario and ‘R9’ were synonymous, with the Brazilian launching a personalised style of boots.
Why is Ronaldo called R9?
Taking inspiration from the Brazilian’s name and his number, the new Mercurial boots worn by the star at the 1998 World Cup were dubbed ‘R9’.
Is R9 the best player ever?
R9 achieved a lot in his career and is no doubt an all-time great but with the potential and ability he possessed, he could have retired as the greatest. His pre-injury years were ridiculously good, at 21 years old he was already the best player in the world and had broken the world transfer record twice.
Who is better CR7 or R9?
Two of the greatest football players in history share the ‘Ronaldo’ name but opinions are split as to which one was superior. But according to Christian Vieri, Ronaldo Nazario was way better than Cristiano Ronaldo despite the Portuguese superstar winning five Ballon d’Ors and scoring over 800 career goals.
What does the 7 mean in CR7?
When Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, he was initially given the number 9 shirt as Real captain Raul was assigned 7. After Raul retired, Real’s number 7 jersey was given to the Portuguese superstar. Ronaldo started his international career with the number 17, as captain Figo was already wearing the number 7.
Who is better Messi or R9?
An all time great who won two World Cups, two Copa Americas, two LaLiga titles and scored 295 goals in 452 games, ‘R9’ is ahead of Messi and his namesake.
Why is Ronaldo Fenomeno?
Ronaldo was given his most recognizable nickname, Il Fenomeno, by the Italian press while playing there.
Why cr7 is the greatest?
His finishing is great, his ability to shoot from just about anywhere is even greater. Scoring 42 goals last season shows you he is the deadly force in the world of football and can stun keepers easily. From superb free kicks to magical backheeling, Ronaldo has all the ingredients to succeed.
Which Ronaldo is the best?
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Individual awards
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Award | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Best FIFA Men’s Player | 1 |
| 4 | European Golden Shoe | 6 |
| 0 | World Cup Golden Ball | 1 |
| 4 | UEFA Player of the Year | 3 |
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